Vintage Japanese Large Square Board, Kotatsu Top Board, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0834-4 - 1

Vintage Japanese Large Square Tray, Kotatsu Top Board, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0834-4

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26J-0834-4
$180.00
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Vintage Japanese Large Square Tray, Kotatsu Top Board, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0834-4

A substantial square tray with a richly mottled red-and-black surface, designed as a striking top for a traditional Japanese kotatsu or low table.

This vintage Japanese large square tray has the form and finish associated with a kotatsu top board: a broad flat panel with rounded corners, a slightly raised edge, and a finished reverse. The front presents a deep red-and-black swirling pattern with scattered reflective flecks, creating a dramatic decorative surface that reads beautifully from across a room. The reverse is finished in black and bears centered Japanese characters, adding workshop character to the piece. Its generous square format and sturdy-looking construction make it well suited for use as a tabletop surface in a traditional or adapted modern interior.

In today's home, this tray can be used as a kotatsu top board, as a square tabletop for a low table base, or simply as a bold decorative panel when not in use. Its dark glossy finish and rounded profile pair especially well with Japandi, wabi-sabi, and vintage eclectic interiors. Whether incorporated into a functional floor-seating arrangement or displayed as a statement surface, it offers both utility and strong visual presence.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
  • Material: Wood board with glossy finished surface; exact finish composition not confirmed
  • Use: Large square tray for use as a kotatsu top board or low table surface
  • Modern Use: Kotatsu top board; low table top; decorative display surface or wall-leaning accent panel
  • Features: Large square form; rounded corners; slightly raised perimeter edge; mottled red-and-black patterned face with reflective flecks; black reverse with centered Japanese characters
  • Dimensions: 30"W x 30"D
  • Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear visible

A handsome and versatile vintage Japanese board that brings bold pattern, depth, and functional character to a low living space.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer vintage pieces 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.

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.