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Style: Showa
Japanese Antique Rotating Stool / Showa period / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It's an old Japanese swivel chair. It seems that it was used by rotating it on this seat surface when doing bonsai. The legs are made of iron and are a simple material. The seat s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Iron

Japanese antique stool / wood stool wabi-sabi stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is made from a stump that was cut down from a pine tree. The polished parts give the impression that the chair has been touched and enjoyed. In addition, to adjust the i...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Stool / 1950s Showa Period Wabi Sabi
Located in 神戸市, JP
Antique handmade wooden stool showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Structurally sound with a beautiful patina, this stool is not only a piece of history but functional art ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Stools

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Stools / 1950s Showa Period Wabi Sabi
Located in 神戸市, JP
Antique handmade wooden stools showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Structurally sound with a beautiful patina, these stools are not only a piece of history but functional ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Stools

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Wood

Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool used at Minoya Elementary School in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The back of the seat has the name of the school and the fact that it was built in 1965. A simple stool with an oak top and iron legs. Two plastic parts on the toe are missing, but there is no problem in use. Old school...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Iron

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Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi
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Showa stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, cedar and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa stools made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $1,000 while the average work can sell for $700.

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