Japanese Display Stool - Wabi-Sabi Fumidai, circa 1920

Vintage Japanese fumidai from the 1920s (literally meaning "stepped on to reach high objects").

Dimensions: height 49 cm, width 45 cm, depth 36 cm.

This step stool features beautifully aged wood with a circular handhold for easy carrying. Traditionally found in every Japanese household, these wooden steps were essential domestic objects.

Years of use have given the wood a distinctive weathered texture, transforming it into a unique decorative piece. With its minimalist form and organic wear, it makes an exceptional display stand – perfect for showcasing plants, ceramics, art objects, or other cherished items.

A rare functional artifact that bridges utility and rustic elegance.