Vintage Japanese Sword Stand — Wood, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-425-1)

Vintage Japanese Sword Stand — Wood, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-425-1)

SKU:
25M-425-1
$200.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 17" x 8"D x 15"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Sword Stand — 1950s, Showa Era
A Quiet Strength Beneath the Blade

This striking vintage Japanese katanakake (sword stand) from the 1950s holds more than steel—it holds silence, reverence, and the weight of tradition. Crafted with graceful curves and a rich, warm woodgrain that ripples like silk in motion, the stand was designed not only to cradle a treasured katana, but to elevate it with the quiet dignity that Japanese craftsmanship demands. Whether placed in a tokonoma alcove or as part of a personal display, this piece honors the sword as both art and spirit.

Carved during the Showa era, the stand features flared legs and an arched backboard, with an exquisite tiger-maple pattern emerging from the polished hardwood—almost like the flicker of a blade in moonlight. Aged to perfection, it still bears the graceful poise to carry stories of warrior heritage or modern admiration. For collectors and practitioners alike, this is more than a display—it is a shrine for legacy.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Era

  • Material: Hardwood (possibly keyaki or maple) with natural tiger-stripe grain

  • Use: Sword stand (katanakake) for katana, wakizashi, or tanto

  • Features:

    • Gently arched backrest with rippling wood pattern

    • Hand-shaped feet and elegant side curves

    • Deep, aged lacquer with warm reddish tones

  • Dimensions: 17" x 8"D x 15"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age

Let your sword rest where it belongs—on a pedestal shaped by honor, artistry, and time itself.

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size:
17" x 8"D x 15"H