Why You'll Love It
A wonderfully intricate artisan bakery display table by Tomo Tanaka of Nunu’s House, this rare Japanese miniature showcases the artist’s signature devotion to everyday realism. The finely hand-carved wooden table features elegant turned legs and a glass-topped display case with removable lid, revealing four tiny hand-sculpted pastries and breads arranged within. Each pastry is carefully modeled and textured to resemble freshly baked goods, capturing the warmth of a small neighborhood bakery in exquisite 1:12 scale. This charming piece would look beautiful on a dollhouse bakery counter, in a miniature café scene, or styled in a European market or patisserie vignette, where its delicate craftsmanship can be admired up close.
Tomo Tanaka is internationally celebrated for his Nunu’s House miniature food creations, widely regarded among collectors as some of the most realistic and meticulously handcrafted miniature foods in the world. Each piece is sculpted entirely by hand using clay and mixed media, with careful attention given to color variation, texture, and proportion. Because his work is rarely distributed outside Japan, Tanaka’s creations are highly sought after on the secondary market.
Details
Materials: Clay, wood, glass
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale, 1 ¼” tall x 1 ¼” wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Tomo Tanaka, Nunu’s House (Japan)
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the handcrafted miniature bakery display table with glass case and four pastries by Tomo Tanaka of Nunu’s House, as shown.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
