Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a large low table made from old Japanese wood.
The tabletop is a very large, heavy board. Over the years, the surface has changed to a natural, primitive look. Its use is unknown, but it is assumed to have been a work board for cutting cloth at the time, and it has a strong presence.
The exact species of wood used for the tabletop is unknown, but it is thought to be a type of hardwood, probably katsura wood. Various colors have been mixed over time, expressing the beauty of natural changes.
The base is made of hard wood that is thought to be a type of hardwood used for beams in houses, with old Japanese washi paper pasted on it. Washi paper is a durable paper that was used in sericulture, called cocoon bags...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Paper Sofa Tables