Overview
A complete set of ten wooden coasters featuring a dramatic 'flame-grain' finish, housed in a matching cradle-style holder with hand-carved floral end panels.
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Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Hand-Carved 'Scorched' Pine Coaster Set
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Story
Post-war households in the 1950s and 60s were obsessed with bringing the 'organic' indoors to balance the sleek, cold surfaces of new plastics and metals.
Maker / Origin
While often unsigned, these pieces emerged from a robust tradition of export giftware, particularly from Japanese workshops that specialized in 'Yakisugi'—the art of charring wood.
Condition & Value
The set appears to be in very good vintage condition with the original finish largely intact. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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