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Japanese Antique Large Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Black Wabi Sabi
$3,000
£2,272.49
€2,621.82
CA$4,206.35
A$4,688.97
CHF 2,467.97
MX$56,843.39
NOK 31,421.88
SEK 29,214.74
DKK 19,568.69
About the Item
This is a large, antique, primitive-style coffee table from Japan, believed to date from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is crafted from a massive zelkova tree trunk, with an impressive diameter of approximately 800 mm.
Such large pieces of zelkova are extremely rare today, making this table exceptionally valuable in its own right.
Boldly carved from a single solid log, the form radiates a commanding presence despite its simplicity. The beautiful adze marks on the top surface capture both raw strength and delicate expression, while the grain, cracks, and tool marks tell a silent story shaped over more than a century.
The deep black finish sharpens the wood’s natural character, bringing a sense of calm and quiet tension to any space. While striking as a coffee table, it also serves beautifully as a display stand for art or objects. Its dignified presence harmonizes effortlessly with both traditional Japanese interiors and modern, minimalist spaces, creating a unique atmosphere.
This piece embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and in the passage of time. That spirit lends a profound depth to its character, making it equally valuable as a functional table or as an object of art.
Weight: approx. 100 kg
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Our Philosophy
Objects always tell the truth.
All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give
them deep affection as much as I can.
There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty.
But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it
will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing
today and to question us about an essence of beauty again.
I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have,
feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Diameter: 31.5 in (80 cm)
- Style:Primitive (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Woodwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1860s-1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chōsei District Nagara, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10403246202342
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