Vintage Japanese Zaisu (座椅子) Floor Chair with Cushion, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0412

Vintage Japanese Zaisu Floor Chair with Cushion, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0412

A sculptural bent-wood floor chair with indigo floral cushion -- Japandi style seating for tatami rooms and modern interiors alike.

A zaisu is a traditional Japanese legless floor chair designed for use on tatami mats, providing back support while seated at ground level -- a posture central to daily life in Japanese homes, tea rooms, and formal sitting rooms. This example features a single-piece shell formed from bent plywood with a warm wood veneer finish, its continuous S-curve flowing seamlessly from an upright backrest down through a gentle lumbar curve and out to a flat seat platform. A circular cutout in the seat base -- a hallmark of classic Showa-era zaisu design -- reduces weight and adds a refined graphic detail. The fine, even grain of the veneer surface has a warm honey tone consistent with Japanese bentwood furniture of the late Showa period, and all edges are smoothly rounded for comfort. The included cushion features a navy-and-white floral repeat pattern on a dark indigo ground, adding a traditional textile accent to the clean modern form of the chair shell.

In a contemporary home, this vintage Japanese floor chair makes a striking statement as living room accent seating around a low chabudai table, or as a dedicated meditation seat or yoga room chair -- perfectly suited to a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic. Placed beside a bedroom window or in a reading nook, it invites a slower, more grounded way of relaxing. The sculptural bent-wood profile also works beautifully as a standalone decorative accent even when not in use. A thoughtful and unique gift for Japanophiles, design collectors, or anyone drawn to mindful, floor-level living.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Bent plywood with wood veneer finish (warm honey tone); separate cushion with navy-and-white floral patterned fabric top and solid navy reverse
• Use: Legless floor seating for tatami rooms, tea rooms, and traditional Japanese sitting spaces
• Modern Use: Meditation or yoga seat; low living room accent chair paired with a chabudai or coffee table; sculptural decorative accent in a Japandi or minimalist interior
• Features: Single-piece bent-wood shell with continuous S-curve profile; smooth rounded edges throughout; circular cutout in seat platform; separate padded cushion with indigo-ground floral fabric
• Dimensions: 13"W x 20"D x 16"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese furniture that brings the calm, grounded spirit of traditional tatami living 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.