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Japanese old wooden low table/wabisabi coffee table/1868-1920
$1,791.32
£1,338.51
€1,500
CA$2,470.86
A$2,706.75
CHF 1,424.73
MX$32,305.81
NOK 18,161.69
SEK 16,602.53
DKK 11,428.82
About the Item
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 subtle grain and quiet presence.
Originally, it would have served as a practical object within Japan’s floor based living culture, supporting daily activities such as work, meals, and communal gatherings.
Its low height and horizontally extended proportions are deeply connected to the Japanese spatial sensibility of sitting, gathering, and remaining close to the ground.
Through long years of use and the gentle passage of time, the surface has developed a richly layered patina.
Variations in tone, softly rounded edges, traces of pressure, and areas of wear all speak quietly of accumulated time embedded within the material.
The grain of the tochi wood transcends intentional design, presenting an appearance reminiscent of abstract painting.
It is an organic composition shaped by both nature and human action.
The structure is remarkably restrained, yet firmly grounded through the balance of its legs and stretchers.
Free from ornament, the piece is composed solely of essential elements, embodying the Japanese philosophy of functional beauty, where utility and form are inseparable.
This work extends beyond the category of furniture or folk implement.
When placed horizontally, it functions as a low table or sculptural platform.
When approached as an installation, its mass, proportions, material contrasts, and the relationship between horizontal and vertical elements emerge as the primary subject.
It is not decorative in nature, but rather a structure that invites quiet contemplation and spatial awareness.
Embedded within this piece is the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi, an appreciation of impermanence, imperfection, and transience.
Its beauty is humble and restrained, standing in clear contrast to excessive ornamentation or artificial refinement.
Though quiet, it exerts a profound presence within a space.
Examples of utilitarian objects that survive with such sculptural integrity and expressive depth are exceedingly rare.
This work exists at the intersection of folk craft, sculpture, and abstract art, making it a truly singular object.
Historically, Japanese culture has relied on locally available natural materials to create the tools necessary for daily life, passing them down through generations in harmony with nature.
Objects that have been used over long periods quietly absorb human gestures and the rhythms of time, reflecting the values of the land and its way of living.
In an era defined by mass production and consumption, this piece serves as a quiet reminder of durability, reuse, and thoughtful making.
Guided by these principles, we carefully curate Japanese antiques and folk objects that embody time, stillness, and an understated inner strength.
Dimensions
W 1210 × D 555 × H 190 mm
Period
1868–1920
Material
Tochi (Japanese horse chestnut)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 47.64 in (121 cm)Depth: 21.86 in (55.5 cm)
- Style:Meiji (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Woodwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1912-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487248074672
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