Meiji Sofa Tables

This is a low table made in Japan during the Meiji to Taisho period, approximately 1868 to 1920. It is made of zelkova wood, while the inside of the drawer is made of cedar. One of t...

This is a large, old Japanese wooden box. It is believed to date from around the Meiji period and is made of pine and cedar. A type of folk item used in the early modern period, thi...

This is a board and a wooden box that were used in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. These two can be combined to make a low table. The tabletop is made of eithe...

A sculptural Japanese low table composed of two antique utilitarian objects dating from the late Meiji to early Taishō period (circa 1868–1920). Originally used in daily life, these ...

This piece is a Japanese wooden low table crafted during the Meiji to Taisho period (1868–1920). It is made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut) wood, a material valued for its su...

This sculptural low table is composed of two antique Japanese utilitarian objects, created during the late Meiji to early Taishō period, approximately (1868 to 1920). The tabletop i...

This low table exudes a unique presence, with a tabletop made from an old Japanese workbench and legs made from beams from an old Japanese house. Th...

This low table is made using reclaimed Japanese zelkova wood. It's crafted from a single piece of zelkova wood that has quietly aged over the years. It was likely originally intended...

This wooden low table is a wonderful item with the charm unique to Japanese antiques. It was originally used as a work board and was probably used for a long time as a tool for cutti...

Japanese wooden low table with a quietly captivating presence. Originally crafted as a workbench for cutting fabric in traditional homes, this piece now carries the serene poetry of ...

This wooden low table, known as a fuzukue (writing desk), was made in Japan between the late Edo and Meiji periods (circa 1868-1920). A writing desk is a traditional Japanese piece of furniture, originally a small desk used while sitting on a tatami mat. While primarily used as a practical tool for writing, reading, and writing letters, its dignified presence has led to its current popularity as a decorative table and low table. This writing desk is crafted from Japanese zelkova (keyaki) wood. Zelkova is a precious wood that has long been beloved by the Japanese people and is known for its use in shrine and temple construction. Due to its solid, hard wood with particularly beautiful grain, it is often used for luxury furniture and crafts. The tabletop features the beautiful annual ring pattern, known as "bamboo shoot grain," characteristic of zelkova. Combined with the rich texture borne over time, this wood exudes a quiet, engaging charm. The tabletop is carved from a single piece of wood and shows slight warping, but is generally in very good condition. The legs are simple and sturdy, indicating they have withstood years of use. There's no wobble, making it safe to use in modern living spaces. At just 23cm high, it's perfect for pairing with a sofa or zaisu chair...

This is a very old low table made in Japan. Its design is simple—consisting of a single slab of wood placed atop a tree stump. The materials used for both the top and base date back ...