Antique Japanese low work table with side drawers, crafted in solid wood and dating to the early Showa period, circa 1930–1950. Tables of this type were commonly used in Japanese homes for sewing, writing or everyday domestic tasks performed while seated on tatami.
The piece features a sturdy structure with two side drawers accessible from both sides, allowing the table to be used from different positions within a traditional Japanese room. Its restrained design reflects the practical approach characteristic of twentieth-century Japanese furniture.
The construction combines solid wood elements with simple structural joinery typical of domestic furniture produced during the Showa era. The metal drawer handles retain their discreet utilitarian appearance.
The surface displays a warm natural patina developed through decades of use, with marks and tonal variations that contribute to the authenticity of the piece.
Today this table can function as a coffee table, low work table or side table, bringing a calm and natural presence to contemporary interiors inspired by Japanese aesthetics or Japandi design.
Details
Origin: Japan
Period: Early Showa period
Date of manufacture: circa 1930–1950
Materials: solid wood
Dimensions: 102 cm length × 69 cm depth × 31 cm height
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique furniture due to the course of the years.
Give a point of originality to your home with a unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style bringing personality to your home. This wooden low table can be combined with one of our trunks or with one of our antique demijohns and flasks as a perfect complement.
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