Established in 1721 (Kyoho 6) Wooden Crafts from Suya Handmade crafts by skilled Japanese artisans This is an antique chair, very rare, with split-wedge (wari-kusabi) techniques applied in various places. No two items are alike, and these crafts, made using natural wood, display the history of the wood that has endured hundreds of years of wind and snow in their grain (mokume). The chair incorporates an ancient method of intricately combining wooden pieces called "split wedges" in various parts, a technique that requires high craftsmanship. Its design not only functions as a chair but also enhances a refined and warm space as a decorative art piece. Incorporate the beauty and texture of natural wood into your life and feel the warmth and gentleness of the wood grain. ※ About Suya... A lumber merchant that has been in business for over 300 years, continuing the trade in the same location as when it was founded. At the end of the Edo period, they sheltered many members of the Kaientai, including Ryoma Sakamoto, who established the "Kaientai Kyoto Headquarters" there. "Senbon Meiboku Shokai" specializes in all types of high-quality lumber as in the old days, "Sosaku Mokkoge Suya" mainly produces and sells wooden crafts, and it was on the second floor of Suya that Ryoma stayed while aiming for the Taisei Hokan (Great Restoration). Size (Please excuse any errors due to amateur measurements) Height to the seat: approx. 22.5cm Overall height: approx. 58cm Chair width: approx. 25.9cm Please confirm the condition carefully in the images before purchasing. We ask that those who understand the character of old items purchase this. Please refrain from purchasing if you are at all concerned or are a perfectionist. To prevent substitution, returns and refunds are strictly refused. #SolidWood #KyotoFurniture #SolidWood #TraditionalCrafts #MiyaDaiku (Imperial Carpenter) #Artisan #Antique #OldItem #Shinsengumi #EndOfTheEdoPeriod #RyomaSakamoto #Antique #Zelkova #NaturalWood #Zelkova #Karin (Chinese Quince) #Karin (Chinese Quince) #Modern #Japanese #JapaneseModern #Vintage #MadeInJapan #Retro #Kyoto #Mingei (Folk Craft) #JapaneseFurniture #Sori Yanagi #Kanjiro Kawai #Workshop #Mingei (Folk Craft) #MadeInJapan #Takumi (Artisan) #Woodworking #Yakusugi (Japanese Cedar) #Karin (Chinese Quince) #FoldingScreen #Zataku (Low Table) #TendoMokko #Suya #TakumiNoWaza (Artisan's Skill)