Identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
A mid-century turned wooden charger plate featuring a warm, natural grain and a shallow, wide profile. The underside bears the distinctive stamped logo of Woodpecker Woodware, depicting a woodpecker perched on a log, alongside 'Made in Japan'.
Story
Woodpecker Woodware was a prominent brand importing wooden household goods from Japan to the US during the mid-20th century (1950s-1960s). These items capitalized on the post-WWII boom in casual entertaining and the MCM aesthetic that heavily favored natural, organic materials. Mid-century modern (MCM) woodenware has a steady but modest secondary market. Items like this are primarily bought for functional decor, casual entertaining, or to complete vintage table settings.
Maker / Origin
Unattributed
Condition & Value
The valuation assumes standard vintage condition with a warm, natural grain as described. Typical condition issues for woodenware of this era include drying, cracking, warping, or loss of the original finish.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Mid-century modern (MCM) woodenware has a steady but modest secondary market. Items like this are primarily bought for functional decor, casual entertaining, or to complete vintage table settings. They move best on platforms like eBay, Etsy, or vintage home goods sites, though individual plates are often bundled to offset shipping costs.
▲ Clear maker's mark (Woodpecker Woodware, Japan) confirms mid-century vintage authenticity.
▲ Warm, natural wood grain aligns well with current MCM decor trends.
▲ Shallow, wide profile makes it a versatile charger or serving piece.
▼ Missing exact dimensions — if smaller than a standard 10-12 inch charger, value drops toward the $10-$15 floor.
▼ Unverified surface condition — deep scratches, water rings, or cracks would significantly reduce resale appeal.
Best Venue
List on eBay or Etsy as a vintage MCM decor piece. An optimistic list price of $25-$30 with 'best offer' enabled is appropriate for a steady sale. If you have multiple pieces from this maker, bundle them together to make the shipping costs more palatable for buyers.
Upside Potential
If the charger is exceptionally large (over 14 inches) or if it is part of a larger matching set (e. g., a set of 4 or 6), the combined value would exceed the single-item high-end, often fetching $60-$80+ as a ready-to-use table setting.
Also found — market-range context
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.