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Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Side Table Wabisabi

$2,500List Price

About the Item

This is an antique Japanese low table, notable for its extremely simple yet powerful structure—consisting of a single solid board resting atop a sturdy base. Both materials date back to the Meiji to Taisho periods (1860s–1920s), carrying with them the weight of history and the passage of time. The tabletop is a rare single slab of horse chestnut (Tochi), while the base is made of cedar, adorned with a strikingly beautiful grain. The Tochi wood top bears the natural patina and character formed through decades of use, telling its own silent story. In contrast, the cedar base showcases flowing, elegant grain patterns, exuding both warmth and strength. While each element has a strong individuality, together they create a remarkable sense of harmony. Its uses are highly versatile—seamlessly fitting into daily life as a sofa table or serving as a display platform to enhance works of art. As is natural with a single slab of solid wood, a slight warp can be observed on the tabletop. Depending on the floor surface, minor wobbling may occur; this can easily be adjusted by placing small wooden shims between the top and the base. This low table embodies the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi—the acceptance of imperfection and the appreciation of changes brought by time. The materials, colors, and form all radiate a quiet yet profound beauty, born from the union of simplicity and age. Weight: Top 16.5 kg, Base 6 kg ______________________________________ 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.

Similar to:
Axel Vervoordt (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Width: 50.01 in (127 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Style:
Primitive (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Cedar,Wood,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1860s-1920s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10403246207322

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