19th Century Japanese Burlwood Dai
19th Century Japanese Burlwood Dai
A masterclass in restraint and purpose, this 19th-century Japanese burlwood dai is more than a stand—it’s a quiet stage for beauty. The perfect circular recessed tray cradles whatever you choose to place there, once an honored object now ready to hold the small, everyday treasures you collect: keys, watches, or the evening’s indulgences. The burl’s natural grain whispers stories of time and patience, its rich texture a tactile contrast to the precision of the form. It’s a piece that asks nothing but gives a subtle kind of luxury—functional yet poetic, simple yet endlessly compelling. Here, utility meets artistry in an object designed to both support and elevate, a reminder that the things we lean on most should be as thoughtful as the life they hold. Because elegance isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s exactly this kind of quiet insistence.
13 in. W x 12 in. D x 1.5 in. H