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Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
$1,800per set
£1,366.95per set
€1,570.36per set
CA$2,537.58per set
A$2,697.97per set
CHF 1,458.98per set
MX$32,093.14per set
NOK 18,275.79per set
SEK 16,691.23per set
DKK 11,731.16per set
About the Item
This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan,
dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s).
Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in Japan for its lightness, resilience, and soft, silvery grain,
this piece reflects both function and understated elegance.
Its presence is quiet yet compelling
the aged surface has taken on a gentle sheen, shaped by time and use.
Whether placed in a modern living room, a minimalist entryway, or a traditional setting,
it harmonizes effortlessly with its surroundings.
This stool is sold as a set of two.
The larger measures W:345 D:345 H:420(mm)
Smaller W:300 D:300 H:400(mm).
When not in use, they nest neatly like Matryoshka —an elegant and practical feature (see photo).
Though simple in form, the stool carries the essence of wabi-sabi
the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and modesty.
It is a quiet rejection of excess, and a celebration of form shaped by purpose.
For generations, Japanese craftspeople have created tools and furnishings using natural, familiar materials,
adapting to the demands of everyday life while honoring the rhythms of nature.
Over time, these objects accumulate not only wear, but character—
absorbing the hands, movements, and moments of those who lived with them.
In today’s age of mass production and disposability,
to continue using and reimagining what already exists is an act of care—
a way to reconnect with the essence of craft and presence.
With this philosophy at heart, we carefully seek out and offer antique pieces from across Japan,
each one imbued with quiet strength, lasting beauty, and the traces of human hands.
This stool is more than a place to sit.
It is a vessel of memory, intention, and time.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Depth: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Woodwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s-1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487245429972
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