Stand - Wood - Japan
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Japanese wooden fumidai step stool, 40 cm high, 37 cm wide and 23 cm deep, dating to the 1960s–1980s, in fair used condition with visible wear, not recommended for use as a real stepping stool and suitable for decorative display.
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Fumidai step stool – Wood – Traditional Japanese step furniture
A traditional Japanese wooden fumidai with a raised upper platform and an open lower storage compartment, probably dating from the 20th century.
Description
This wooden fumidai is a traditional Japanese step stool designed to provide additional height when reaching elevated storage areas. It has a compact tapered form, with angled side panels supporting a small upper platform. The upper platform measures 28 cm in width by 17 cm in depth.
The lower section incorporates an open storage compartment. The simple construction and restrained form reflect the practical character of Japanese household furniture. The warm reddish-brown surface shows visible grain, construction details and extensive signs of previous use.
The fumidai also has a strong decorative presence and may be displayed as a Japanese folk object, plant stand or interior accent.
Material:
Wood with visible metal nails and small fasteners. The exact wood species and surface finish have not been confirmed.
Technique:
Board construction assembled with visible nails and metal fasteners.
Condition:
Fair used condition with visible age-related and functional wear. The surfaces show scratches, dents, stains, colour variation and areas of finish loss. There are small chips and abrasions along the edges and corners, including wear to the upper platform and base.
The upper platform has several visible nail heads, dark circular fixing marks and smaller metal fasteners. There are slight gaps at several joints.
As its strength and stability cannot be guaranteed, use as an actual step is not recommended; it is best suited for decorative display purposes only.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Fumidai step stool – Wood – Traditional Japanese step furniture
A traditional Japanese wooden fumidai with a raised upper platform and an open lower storage compartment, probably dating from the 20th century.
Description
This wooden fumidai is a traditional Japanese step stool designed to provide additional height when reaching elevated storage areas. It has a compact tapered form, with angled side panels supporting a small upper platform. The upper platform measures 28 cm in width by 17 cm in depth.
The lower section incorporates an open storage compartment. The simple construction and restrained form reflect the practical character of Japanese household furniture. The warm reddish-brown surface shows visible grain, construction details and extensive signs of previous use.
The fumidai also has a strong decorative presence and may be displayed as a Japanese folk object, plant stand or interior accent.
Material:
Wood with visible metal nails and small fasteners. The exact wood species and surface finish have not been confirmed.
Technique:
Board construction assembled with visible nails and metal fasteners.
Condition:
Fair used condition with visible age-related and functional wear. The surfaces show scratches, dents, stains, colour variation and areas of finish loss. There are small chips and abrasions along the edges and corners, including wear to the upper platform and base.
The upper platform has several visible nail heads, dark circular fixing marks and smaller metal fasteners. There are slight gaps at several joints.
As its strength and stability cannot be guaranteed, use as an actual step is not recommended; it is best suited for decorative display purposes only.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
40 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1980-1990
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