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Japanese Vendor’s Stool
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Japanese Vendor’s Stool

19th century
Description

A simple and characterful Japanese wooden vendor’s stool, traditionally used by street and market traders. Made in a practical trapezoid form with a slanted front and circular hand‑hole, it shows the honest wear and warm patina of daily use. The visible grain and small imperfections add to its rustic charm.

Functional and decorative, it works beautifully today as a small display stand, plant riser, or sculptural accent with authentic Japanese folk character.

Internal reference : SAI4199

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Vendor Wooden Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224387
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4199
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
A simple and characterful Japanese wooden vendor’s stool, traditionally used by street and market traders.
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Made in a practical trapezoid form with a slanted front and circular hand‑hole, it shows the honest wear and warm patina of daily use.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The visible grain and small imperfections add to its rustic charm.

Functional and decorative, it works beautifully today as a small display stand, plant riser, or sculptural accent with authentic Japanese folk character.

Internal reference : SAI4199

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Vendor Wooden Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224387
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4199
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A warm brown wooden Japanese vendor stool featuring a stepped rectangular base, a circular front cutout opening, and a flat upper shelf.
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Archive I A warm brown wooden Japanese vendor stool featuring a stepped rectangular base, a circular front cutout opening, and a flat upper shelf.

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A warm brown wooden Japanese vendor stool featuring a stepped rectangular base, a circular front cutout opening, and a flat upper shelf.
Japanese Vendor’s Stool
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A warm brown wooden Japanese vendor stool featuring a stepped rectangular base, a circular front cutout opening, and a flat upper shelf.
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A Japanese vendor stool was traditionally utilized by street peddlers and market merchants during the Edo and Meiji periods. These portable pieces served dual functions as a seat and a storage container for wares or tools during daily commercial activities.

These utility items were commonly constructed from lightweight yet durable local softwoods such as cedar (sugi) or cypress (hinoki). Craftspeople employed joinery techniques including lap joints and wooden pins, often bound with minimal iron hardware to ensure longevity and portability.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of practical surface wear, functional hand-carved apertures for carrying, and traditional joinery rather than modern screws. The wood often shows natural patination, timber shrinkage, and hand-planed tool marks indicative of period craftsmanship.

Due to its architectural profile and minimalist design, a Japanese vendor stool functions well as a low side table, plant pedestal, or sculptural accent piece. Placing it in neutral, textured spaces highlights its geometric form and timber patina.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and keep the item away from direct sunlight or central heating sources to prevent wood movement and cracking. Periodic application of a neutral natural beeswax polish will protect the raw timber finish.
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