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Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging
About the Item
This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench believed to have been actually used in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas in the Tohoku region between 1945 and 1960. This box-shaped stand embodies the history of handcraftsmanship that has been cultivated over time.
The wooden body of the stand shows evidence of years of lacquer handling, especially on the top panel, which shows layers of lacquer deposited during the preparation and application process, giving it a thick, glossy black appearance. The overlapping traces of the lacquer coating give the piece a timeless and fascinating art piece-like presence, with the depth of an abstract painting.
The lid is removable and can be hung on the wall as a single piece of art, or used as a display stand in its box form. It can be combined with your favorite objects, ceramics, books, etc., to add depth and story to your space.
There are countless scratches and splashes of lacquer on the outside, but these are all traces of “craftsman's time”. It has a quiet and powerful beauty that cannot be found in new pieces. There is a drawer with a partition inside, which stirs the imagination as to what kind of tools were stored in it at that time.
As a one-of-a-kind item, it can create a very unique and artistic space. It is recommended not only as vintage furniture but also as a work of art.
Size: 43.5 cm (width) X 33 cm (depth) X 18.5 cm (height)
Weight: 4.45 kg
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- Dimensions:Height: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Width: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th century
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- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487244693912
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