Plant Stand
Manufactured by Tendo Mokko
Japan, 1960s
Beechwood

Measurements
54 × 29 × 5h cm
21,3 × 11,4 × 2h in

Provenance
Private collection

Literature
Comparable examples in: Tendo Mokko: Masterpieces of Japanese Modern Furniture, Tendo Mokko archives.

Details
Low rectangular plant stand crafted in solid beech, manufactured by Tendo Mokko around 1960.

About
This elegant plant stand exemplifies postwar Japanese modern design, where traditional woodworking techniques met modern industrial production. Tendo Mokko, established in 1940 and known internationally for its collaborations with designers such as Sori Yanagi and Kenzo Tange, played a key role in defining the aesthetic of Japanese furniture in the mid-20th century.
The stand’s clean lines and restrained form highlight the natural qualities of beechwood, allowing the material itself to speak through its warm tone and subtle grain. Compact yet expressive, the piece embodies a quiet balance between function and beauty, characteristic of the era’s pursuit of simplicity and material integrity.