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Antique Japanese wooden wabi-sabi coffee table / 1868-1920 / sofa table
$2,500
£1,889.31
€2,170.21
CA$3,516.43
A$3,722.99
CHF 2,014.78
MX$44,496.54
NOK 25,113.91
SEK 22,965.78
DKK 16,208.71
About the Item
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. The tabletop is made from a single piece of zelkova wood, originally used for a long time as a workbench for woodworkers to plan and perform various tasks. Its surface is engraved with countless small scratches, gouges, and tool marks, and the aged texture and deep shadows unique to old wood create a powerful expression. Its rough texture goes beyond being simply an "old board"; it has a depth that seems to represent the memory of the wood that has supported work for many years, becoming a landscape in itself. The texture conveys a special warmth when touched.
The roughness unique to dried-out old wood, the cracks that have opened over time, and the soft unevenness create a simple yet impressive presence. Because the board is so old, the tabletop has a slight arched curve when viewed lengthwise. This natural "warping" actually highlights the charm of old wood, evoking a beauty that can never be achieved with machine-made products, and is created only through time. However, when placed on the table base, the tabletop remains stable and does not wobble.
It weighs 30.75 kg, a weight typical of solid wood, and simply placing it in a space exudes a sense of solid stability.
The legs are made from old cedar beams unearthed during the demolition of a Japanese house, and retain the rough chisel marks and cracks that only structural materials that have supported a building for many years can have. The strong marks carved into the dry wood are a testament to the artisan's handiwork, and the combination of this beam and the zelkova tabletop is as natural as if the two materials had been together for a long time, and their compatibility is striking. The aged cedar legs, retaining their gentle, soft color, and the aged zelkova wood on top create a harmonious beauty as a whole, resulting in a table that exudes a powerful presence even without excessive decoration.
When placed in a space, it stands like a quiet sculpture, neither biased toward Japanese nor Western styles, and its depth makes it a natural and picturesque piece even when placed with ceramics, cups, or woodwork. The roughness and wear of the aged wood are transformed into beauty, making this a piece that embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi.
This low table brings to life the age-old aging of the wood, a worldview that would be impossible to achieve with new wood. It's rare to find furniture that brings out the charm of the material to this extent. This beautiful and powerful piece will add a deep, quiet weight and the warmth that only aged wood can provide to your space.
Dimensions: W147-149cm x D64cm x H24.5cm
Tabletop Weight: 30.75kg
Table Base: Approx. W49cm x D19.5cm x H16.5cm (Total Weight: 13.9kg)
Product Number: TA128
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- Dimensions:Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 58.67 in (149 cm)Depth: 25.2 in (64 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Woodwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1868-1920
- Condition:Because the board is very old, the tabletop exhibits a slight arched curve when viewed lengthwise. However, when placed on the table base, the tabletop remains stable and there is no wobble.
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487247519702
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