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Mid-20th Century Japanese Fumidai Elm Step Stool with Aged Patina (6)

£180.00
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Description
A beautifully functional example of rustic Showa-period craftsmanship, this mid-20th-century Japanese Fumidai step stool was traditionally used in households to access high storage. Constructed from resilient elm wood paired with a utilitarian plywood base, the piece features a characteristic trapezoidal silhouette with two well-proportioned tiers that taper upwards to perfectly balance stability with a minimal footprint.
Its open centre cavity, once a practical spot for tucking away household goods, beautifully emphasizes the minimalistic, space-saving ethos of mid-century Japanese domestic design. Decades of everyday use have yielded an authentic, aged wood patina that highlights the natural grain of the elm.
Today, this sturdy artifact is highly prized as a soulful, multifunctional accent piece. It serves equally well as a unique plant stand, a rustic side table, or a low display shelf in any contemporary interior.

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