Low Japanese Writing Table with Two Drawers, 1950s

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Characterful low writing table from Japan with a simple design: a generous top on four turned legs and two practical, … Read more Characterful low writing table from Japan with a simple design: a generous top on four turned legs and two practical, wide drawers at the front.

Dimensions: height 35 cm, width 89 cm, depth 58 cm.

The warm, honey-brown wood shows a lively grain pattern and clear traces of use – those small scratches, stains and discolorations that reveal it has been written and worked on for many years.

The two drawers run across the full width of the table and offer more storage space than you might expect at first glance. Inside, one drawer is marked with Japanese calligraphy, a special detail that refers to the former owner and adds a touch of history. The metal handles have a sober, functional shape that contrasts beautifully with the warm wood.

Today this low writing table is perfect as a coffee table in the living room, as a Japanese-style floor desk with a low chair or floor cushion, or as a place for art books, ceramics and plants. It also works well as a low side table in a reading corner.

An honest, well-used piece that instantly brings atmosphere and warmth to a modern interior and subtly refers to everyday Japanese life in the mid-20th century. See less