Vintage Japanese Shokudai Triple-Candle Stand, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0246

Vintage Japanese Shokudai Triple-Candle Stand, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0246

A striking T-form multi-candle stand with copper drip cups and an octagonal wood base -- wabi-sabi character at its finest.

A shokudai is a traditional Japanese candle stand used to hold tapered candles during ceremonial or devotional settings. This vintage example takes a distinctive T-shaped form -- a horizontal wooden beam mounted atop a turned upright post, all anchored by a solid octagonal base. Three copper-toned metal drip-catch cups are fitted along the crossbar, each centered with an iron spike pricket designed to impale and secure a taper candle. The cups display a pleasingly crimped, scalloped edge and carry the warm oxidized patina that comes only with genuine age and use. The dark-stained hardwood body shows honest surface wear -- fine scratches, ink markings on the underside of the base, and a richly aged finish -- all hallmarks of a piece that has been handled and cherished over decades. This handcrafted Japanese candle stand represents the quiet, functional elegance at the heart of vintage Japanese craft.

Today this shokudai candle stand translates beautifully into a modern home as a statement decorative accent. Styled on a mantelpiece, entryway console, or meditation corner shelf, it lends an immediate wabi-sabi aesthetic to any room. Fit taper candles into the original prickets for a warm, atmospheric living room accent during dinners or quiet evenings -- the copper cups will catch the drips just as they always have. Alternatively, display it unlit as a sculptural object alongside dried botanicals or ceramics for a Japandi-style vignette. Its compact footprint and confident vertical silhouette also make it a unique gift for collectors of Japanese vintage decorative objects or for anyone drawn to mindful, slow-living interior styling.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Dark-stained hardwood body; copper-toned metal drip cups with iron spike prickets
• Use: Multi-candle stand for ceremonial, devotional, or household candle lighting
• Modern Use: Taper candle centerpiece for living room or dining table; sculptural decorative accent in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior; unique gift for collectors of Japanese vintage decorative objects
• Features: T-shaped form with horizontal crossbar and upright post; octagonal solid wood base; three scalloped copper-toned drip cups each fitted with an iron spike pricket; aged patina throughout; ink markings on base underside consistent with period use
• Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 5 1/2"D x 14"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition -- honest surface wear, scratches, and oxidation consistent with age; all cups and prickets intact

A rare and characterful piece of vintage Japanese candle stand craft -- bringing the quiet ceremony of Showa-era Japan into any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage 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.