Antique Japanese Iron Press — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-353)

Antique Japanese Iron Press — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-353)

SKU:
25M-353
$120.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 6 3/4"W x 3 1/2"D x 6 1/4"H
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Antique Japanese Iron Press — Taisho Era, 1920s (SKU: 25M-353)
Forged in Flame: A Testament to Craft and Daily Ritual

This antique Japanese iron press is a powerful relic from the Taisho era (1920s), evoking the era when even the most humble daily objects were made with weight, purpose, and enduring artistry. With its cast-iron body, vented base, and elegantly curved chimney-like spout, it stands as a functional sculpture—a bridge between tradition, fire, and fabric.

The wooden handle, worn smooth by years of careful use, glows softly with a red lacquered patina, offering a warm contrast to the iron's time-hardened surface. Once filled with burning charcoal to produce the heat needed to smooth kimono silks or cotton garments, this press whispers of disciplined hands, fragrant steam, and quiet rituals of care. Whether admired as an industrial artifact or used as a striking display piece, it offers weighty beauty and vintage intrigue.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Taisho Period (circa 1920s)

  • Material: Cast iron with original lacquered wood handle

  • Use: Traditional clothing press (charcoal iron)

  • Features:

    • Charcoal-fired with vent holes and a smoke outlet

    • Sculptural silhouette with rich aged patina

    • Beautiful contrast between metal and wood elements

    • Still fully intact with original parts

  • Dimensions: 6 3/4"W x 3 1/2"D x 6 1/4"H

  • Condition: Excellent for age; natural surface wear and patina consistent with use

A rugged yet graceful reminder of Japan’s domestic history—where fire, fabric, and form once came together in the art of everyday life.

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size:
6 3/4"W x 3 1/2"D x 6 1/4"H