Fumidai 踏み台 Wooden Stepping Stool, Taishō Era, 1920s, Japan.

Antique Fumidai from the 1920s, Japan (literal translation: stood on to reach high objects).

Dimensions: Height 41 cm, Width 35 cm, Depth 25 cm.

This step stool features beautifully aged dark wood and a circular opening to make it easier to carry.

These wooden stepping stools were once a common feature in traditional Japanese households. Over time, their simplicity and the weathering of the wood from years of use have made them into beautiful decorative pieces.

They serve as unique interior objects and are perfect for displaying items such as plants, ceramics, kokeshi dolls, and art pieces.