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Japanese old wood bench chair /wabi-sabi chair / primitive bench / exhibition st
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This bench is made by combining old wooden logs and antique Japanese tools. The log is cut in half
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Tools

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Hardwood

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Tools

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Hardwood

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s
By Koyo Sangyo
Located in Munich, DE
Rare tool kit designed by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s. This complete set represents the 'Memphis
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Metal

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. Cedar is used. The beautiful wood
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood, Cedar

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three walnut & stainless steel barware tools in box, circa 1980s. The set includes a bottle
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Stainless Steel

1960s Japanese Fancy Modern Cocktail Bar Tool Set Stainless Steel & Rosewood
By Jens Quistgaard, Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Barware 1960s Japanese modern cocktail bar tool set sculpted stainless steel & tapered rosewood
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan
By Atapco
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly stylish, cool and hard to find Modernist handcrafted steel bar tool set, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Stainless Steel

Old Basket Woven from Japanese Bamboo / Farm Tools / Folk Art / Flower Basket
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is a tool used by Japanese farmers and was carried on their backs. I don't know how it was used
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Bamboo

Alan Peters Stool, UK 1950s Signed
By Alan Peters
Located in Berlin, DE
influenced by Japanese woodworking, he rejected Japanese tools after experimenting with them. He is famed
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Maple

Alan Peters Stool, UK 1950s Signed
Alan Peters Stool, UK 1950s Signed
H 13.39 in W 8.86 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Japanese Handmade Abacus – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite handmade Japanese abacus, crafted circa 1940, is a stunning representation of
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1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three walnut & stainless steel barware tools in teak box with ceramic tile top, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Stainless Steel

Japanese old garden stone / "Kurama stones" / stone object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Stone

Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning Koro was crafted in Takaoka, Japan where craftsmen use intricate tooling and expert
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20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Tools

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

1970s Japanese Barware Ice Tongs Stainless Steel & Wood
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s bar tool Japanese vintage Ice tongs stainless steel and wood Stamped Japan Measures: 8.25
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Stainless Steel

Old Japanese wooden low table/simple design/coffee table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden octagonal display stand/bonsai stand/flower stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
focus on Japanese items. We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese wooden low table/sofa table/modern design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
: 9.15 kg [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Plywood

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that are highly valued overseas
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Iron

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
item. Weight: 29.4kg Size Φ35-35.5cm H53.5-54.5cm [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese large wooden low table/20th century/sofa table/center table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Wooden work board of an old Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall hanging object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
world with a focus on Japanese items. We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese wooden low table / 20th century / Center table / Wabi-sabi table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. Recommended. Weight: 13.55 kg Size: W108.4 cm D75 cm H32 cm [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Cedar

Original Vintage Poster Japan Air Lines Geisha c1955
Located in Boca Raton, FL
tools in shaping Japan’s image abroad, offering an idealized glimpse of the country’s beauty and customs
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1950s Vintage Japanese Tools

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Lithograph

George Nakashima Cushion Spindleback Lounge Chairs in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Fabric, Walnut

George Nakashima Pair of 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Free Edge 'Slab I' Coffee Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Dining Chair in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Dining Chair in Walnut
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Dining Chair in Walnut
H 34.65 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Cherry

George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese descendants. He
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese descendants. He was
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Walnut

George Nakashima Boat-Shaped Trestle Dining Table
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Walnut

Nakashima Trestle Table made in walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
tried to preserve. George Nakashima was largely influenced by the Japanese belief of wabi-sabi
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Japanese Tools

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Walnut

Nakashima Trestle Table made in walnut
Nakashima Trestle Table made in walnut
H 28.25 in W 36.25 in D 60 in
Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Handmade. Karatsu ware is characterized by a simple and powerful impression, using roughly textured and coarse clay as its main material. It is one of the popular pottery production ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Tools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Set of Memphis's tool kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980 : - 2 screwdrivers - 1 hammer - 1 saw.
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Metal

Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid brass Japanese fireplace tools. Signed Japan
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Fireplace Tool Set Albrizzi Style, 1960s, Japan
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvellous set of Lucite topped chrome fireplace tools, including a
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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Chrome

Antique Japanese Hibachi/ Fire Box with Style Oribe, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
devices in Japan. The brazier as a fireplace appeared in the Nara period (710-794). Because it did not
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1930s Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

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Ceramic

Old Japanese Crucible / Vases of Various Colors / Wabi-Sabi Art/ 20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese tool. It's very cool. I feel wabi-sabi. It's a wonderful unconscious beauty. Such things are
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Pottery

Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite and chrome fireplace set 1960's Made in Japan. Set is very clean and in very nice shape
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Chrome

Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set
Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set
H 31 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Abacus Calculating Tool
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique calculator great original condition solid wood , rare piece hard to find abacus.
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Located in South Burlington, VT
) full of old and antique Japanese professional carpenter's carving and chisel tools, including fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Iron

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1912-1950 / Mingei / Pottery Tube / Kiln Tools
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. It is a tool used in a kiln for baking Japanese pottery. I think it was made from the Meiji
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

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Pottery

Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Antique Japanese wooden large low table / 1900-1920 / sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Cedar

Old Japanese iron plate/Wall hanging object/Wabi-sabi ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
[We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture
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20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Tools

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Iron

Antique Japanese wooden octagonal stool/20th century/Display stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Japanese antique withered wooden object/space decoration/wabi-sabi ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
over the world with a focus on Japanese items. We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. We have a selection of Japanese antique furniture and tools that are a little different from the
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese thin long wooden shelf/display shelf/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Cedar

1970s Japanese Brass Signalling Projector Lamp, Shonan Kosakusho Tokyo
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
War 2 until the firestorm on Japan ceased production. The tooling survived and production continued
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Tools

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Brass

20th Century Copper & Brass Signalling Floor Lamp and Military Gyroscope Tripod
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
until the firestorm on Japan ceased production. The tooling survived and production continued during the
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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Tools

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Brass, Copper, Aluminum

Custom Aesthetic Design Desk or Server in Cherry Wood by Paul Tuller, Dublin, NH
Located in Milford, NH
of his work is inspired by traditional Japanese design and made using Japanese hand tools. From his
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20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Japanese Tools

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Glass, Cherry

Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
. Hikogawa taught Nakashima how to use and take care of Japanese hand tools that were to become essential in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Trestle Table and set of 6 Mira Chairs
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
how to use and take care of Japanese hand tools that were to become essential in Nakashima's postwar
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Walnut

Studio Craftsman hand made birdseye maple table by Richard Cohen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Japanese. I became particularly intrigued by the beautiful working properties of fine Japanese hand tools
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1970s American Vintage Japanese Tools

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Birdseye Maple

Exotic Japanese Tooled Leather Clutch / Wallet ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exotic Japanese tooled leather clutch / wallet ca 1960 The unique clutch / wallet is decorated with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

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Vintage Japanese Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage Japanese tools available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage Japanese tools — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Vintage Japanese tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage Japanese tools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Koyo Sangyo produced beautiful vintage Japanese tools that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Japanese Tools?

Vintage Japanese tools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $545, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500.