Lot 142 JAPANESE LACQUER TABLE – 20TH CENTURY

This stunning 20th-century Japanese lacquer table exemplifies refined craftsmanship and traditional elegance. A brilliant piece of functional art, it features:
A deep black lacquered surface polished to a high sheen, reflecting the rich traditions of urushi (lacquer) craftsmanship.Delicately rendered maki-e decoration, depicting golden and amber-hued susuki (Japanese pampas grass) swaying gracefully across the surface.Fine metallic powders and pigments bring texture and shimmering contrast to the natural motif, evoking the beauty of autumn fields under moonlight. A low-profile structure with simple, clean legs—highlighting the minimalist aesthetics of Japanese interior design.
The decoration is both asymmetrical and balanced, creating a sense of movement and harmony typical of wabi-sabi philosophy.
Ideal as a tea ceremony platform, a display base, or an elegant statement table, this lacquer piece blends tradition, utility, and artistic expression in one captivating form.
150 by 90 by 33 cm.