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Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Side Table Wabisabi
$1,700
£1,300.20
€1,487.95
CA$2,419.57
A$2,619.69
CHF 1,392.77
MX$31,595.21
NOK 17,514.82
SEK 16,328.80
DKK 11,113.12
About the Item
This is an antique Japanese low table, believed to have been crafted in the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s). Its quiet presence—shaped by many decades of use—has become part of its enduring charm. The tabletop is made from tochinoki (horse chestnut), known for its strong and striking grain, while the legs are crafted from sugi (cedar), which brings a warm and rustic character. These contrasting woods coexist harmoniously within a single piece of furniture.
The overall structure features an extremely minimal design centered around clean, straight lines. The unadorned and honest form is one of its defining characteristics. The thick single-plank top carries a strong presence, yet the low silhouette creates a sense of calm openness in the space. The subtle wear, luster, and fine marks accumulated over the years speak to how carefully this table has been used and cared for, offering a depth of character that cannot be artificially reproduced.
The condition is excellent. While the beautiful signs of aging remain, the table is highly functional. It can serve not only as a sofa table or side table, but thanks to the thickness of the horse-chestnut top and the sturdy cedar legs, it is stable enough to be used as a bench as well. Its low center of gravity and solid construction give it outstanding stability and safety.
In its unassuming and quietly composed form lies a beauty shaped by natural materials and the passage of time—an expression of the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi.
Weight: 19 kg
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Our Philosophy
Objects always tell the truth.
All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give
them deep affection as much as I can.
There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty.
But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it
will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing
today and to question us about an essence of beauty again.
I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have,
feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 73.04 in (185.5 cm)Depth: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900s-1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chōsei District Nagara, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10403247627982
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