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Japanese Antique Yakushima Cedar Table top・Root Low Table 1900s-1940s／Wabi Sabi

$3,000
£2,242.47
€2,616.65
CA$4,212.61
A$4,285.11
CHF 2,446.86
MX$51,830.81
NOK 28,531.69
SEK 28,968.85
DKK 19,561.37

About the Item

This monumental, museum-quality low table is a breathtaking masterpiece of Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, seamlessly marrying two of Japan’s most revered sacred timbers: Yakushima Cedar (Yaku-Sugi) and Japanese Zelkova (Keyaki). Originating in the early Showa period (circa 1930s) as a sculptural Keyaki root plinth (Netaku), it was later magnificently integrated with an antique Yaku-Sugi artisan’s workbench top to create an organic, one-of-a-kind low coffee table. The ultimate value of this table lies in the rare and poetic combination of its materials and their rich, lived-in history. The Top (Yakushima Cedar): The tabletop is fashioned from a vintage Yaku-Sugi artisan's workboard. Yaku-Sugi refers exclusively to ancient cedars from the mystical island of Yakushima, boasting a slow-growing, incredibly dense, and undulating grain pattern formed over a lifespan of more than 1,000 years. The surface reveals a mesmerizing, volcanic pattern of dense annual rings and a lustrous, dark oil-rich patina born from decades of artisanal use. The Base (Zelkova Root): The massive, sculptural base is a natural Keyaki (Zelkova) root block, prized since the early Showa era for its raw, earthen power. The hollowed, deeply grooved textures of the roots create a dramatic play of light and shadow, anchoring the piece with an undeniable sculptural gravity. The table stands in excellent, rock-solid antique condition with its structural integrity perfectly intact. The Yaku-Sugi top has a beautifully softened, undulating surface with natural indentations and faint historical marks from its former life as a workshop board, adding immense soul and narrative depth. The Keyaki root base is exceptionally dense and stable. It possesses a commanding, almost spiritual presence—evoking the mist-shrouded ancient forests of Japan. It serves as a stunning visual anchor for modern, brutalist, or minimalist luxury interiors. Yaku-Sugi is legally protected and logging has been strictly banned for decades, making authentic large slabs exceptionally rare and highly coveted worldwide. In Japanese high-end antique collecting, combining a sacred root base with a repurposed artisan workboard represents the height of Mitate—the sophisticated art of recontextualizing objects into functional high art. This table represents a beautiful lineage of domestic appreciation, passing through eras as a treasured functional sculpture. Type: Antique Mitate Low Table / Sculptural Root Coffee Table Period: Base: Early Showa Period (c. 1930s) / Top: Vintage Artisan Board Materials: Ancient Yakushima Cedar (Yaku-Sugi solid wood) and Solid Zelkova Wood (Keyaki root) Dimensions: [ Width. 77 × Depth. 62.5 × Height. 25.5 ] cm Display & Care Note: An absolute show-stopper for high-end residential or commercial spaces. Due to the rich natural oils of Yaku-Sugi, the table will continue to develop a deeper luster over time. Keep away from direct modern heating elements to preserve the ancient timber.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.039 in (25.5 cm)Width: 24.606 in (62.5 cm)Depth: 30.315 in (77.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s-1940s
  • Condition:
    It is in good condition. While there are signs of wear from years of use, this actually enhances its character. There are no functional issues.
  • Seller Location:
    足利市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TD-0021stDibs: LU10977250390562

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