Antique Japanese Kotatsu Frame — Wood (SKU: 25S-697) - 1

Antique Japanese Kotatsu Frame — Wood, 1950s, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-697)

SKU:
25S-697
$350.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 21 1/2" x 21"D x 13"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Kotatsu Frame, Wood, 1950s (SKU 25S-697)

Warmly patinated wooden kotatsu frame, a simple Showa-era structure with timeless minka charm.

This antique Japanese kotatsu frame is crafted from solid wood with a rich, dark brown finish that has mellowed beautifully over time. The low, square form would originally have supported a brazier or heat source beneath a futon quilt, creating a cozy hearth at floor level in a traditional washitsu room. Rounded corners and gently worn edges speak to years of careful use and give the piece an inviting, lived-in presence.

Today, this versatile frame can be enjoyed as a low display stand, a base for a glass or wooden top, or as an atmospheric accent in a wabi-sabi or Japanese-inspired interior. The open slatted top and sturdy mortise-and-tenon style joinery highlight straightforward, functional design typical of early 20th-century mingei furnishings, making it an ideal choice for collectors seeking authentic period character.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (mid 20th century), circa 1950s
  • Material: Solid wood
  • Use: Traditional kotatsu frame; now suitable as a low table base or display stand
  • Features: Low square kotatsu frame with slatted top, rounded corners, visible joinery, warm aged patina, mingei-style simplicity
  • Dimensions: 21 1/2" x 21"D x 13"H
  • Condition: Very good antique condition with surface wear, small scratches, and color variation consistent with age and use

A characterful Showa kotatsu frame that brings the quiet warmth of a Japanese minka into any contemporary space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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size:
21 1/2" x 21"D x 13"H