Vintage Japanese Kotatsu Frame — Wood, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-343) - 1

Vintage Japanese Kotatsu Frame — Wood, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-343)

SKU:
25M-343
$300.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Kotatsu Frame, Wood, 1980s, Showa Era (SKU 25S-343)

Showa-era wooden kotatsu frame with simple, honest joinery and warm aged patina

This antique Japanese kotatsu frame dates to the Showa period and showcases the understated practicality of everyday mingei design. Crafted from solid wood with a light, honey-toned finish, the open slatted top was originally made to support a brazier box and quilt, creating a low heated table for winter living.

Clean lines, square rails, and exposed mortise-and-tenon joints give the piece a quiet architectural presence, making it easy to repurpose as a low display stand, plant table, or sculptural accent in a wabi-sabi interior. The surface shows gentle wear and color variation from age and use, adding character without compromising stability.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (c. 1980s)
  • Material: Solid wood
  • Use: Traditional kotatsu frame; now suitable as a low table, stand, or interior accent
  • Features: Antique Japanese kotatsu construction; slatted top; exposed wooden joinery; warm natural finish with light patina and small marks from age
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age

A versatile showa kotatsu base that brings authentic Japanese warmth and texture to both traditional and modern spaces.

 

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.