Minimalist Japanese Wooden Mingei Stool, 1920s

This wooden stool is a fine example of Japanese mingei: simple, functional, and made for years of everyday use.

Dimensions: height 42 cm, width 41 cm, depth 35 cm.

Over time, the wood has developed a warm, beautifully aged patina, with subtle tonal variations, wear marks, and a rich texture that enhance the piece’s character.

Today, this stool is ideal for decorative use. It works beautifully as a display stand for ikebana, ceramics, a small sculpture, or a stack of books, and it also functions well as a low side table next to a sofa or in an entryway. Thanks to its restrained, timeless form, it fits effortlessly into a refined interior and also stands strongly as an object in its own right, with an authentic Japanese presence.