Large Fumidai 踏み台 Wooden Step Stool, Shōwa Period, Japan.

Fumidai 踏み台, Japan (literal translation: used to reach high objects).

Dimensions: height 67 cm, width 42 cm, depth 42 cm.

This step stool features beautifully aged wood and a circular cutout on the back to facilitate moving it.

These wooden step stools were once a staple in every traditional Japanese household.

Their simplicity and the weathered wood from years of use have transformed them into stunning decorative pieces.

This unique interior item is especially suited for displaying various objects, such as plants, ceramics, kokeshi dolls, art pieces, and more.