Wabi-Sabi Japanese Sculptural Root Wood Object, 1950s

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Dimensions: height approx. 37 cm, width approx. 38 cm, depth approx. 25 cm.

A distinctive sculptural object made from Japanese … Read more Dimensions: height approx. 37 cm, width approx. 38 cm, depth approx. 25 cm.

A distinctive sculptural object made from Japanese root wood, shaped by the natural growth, formations and irregular structure of the timber.

The piece has a powerful organic silhouette with dramatic openings, knots, cavities and weathered extensions. Each viewing angle reveals a different composition, allowing the object to be experienced almost as an abstract landscape or natural sculpture.

Warm brown tones and lively grain patterns emphasise the raw character of the material. The contrast between smoother worn sections and deeply textured surfaces gives the wood a strong tactile quality and a pronounced three-dimensional presence.

Natural objects of this kind relate beautifully to the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, which values impermanence, imperfection and the beauty of unrefined materials. Rather than being forced into a precise shape, the wood is appreciated for its original growth and entirely individual character.

Beautiful as an independent art object on a low cabinet, table, pedestal or display. Its neutral earthy tones allow it to complement Japanese-inspired, contemporary, brutalist, rustic and eclectic interiors.

In attractive condition, with natural cracks, cavities, knots, variations in colour and irregularities inherent to root wood and forming an essential part of the object’s character.

A unique natural artwork with a powerful, timeless and contemplative presence. See less