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This antique Japanese tansu storage cabinet melds beauty and practicality. Made in the late 19th - early 20th century (circa …
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This antique Japanese tansu storage cabinet melds beauty and practicality. Made in the late 19th - early 20th century (circa 1890 - 1920), it showcases the simple but elegant lines of traditional Japanese carpentry, and straddles the line between furniture and folk art. With a multitude of drawers and cubbies (all working), it is an ultra stylish way to manage household ephemera of all sorts.
As tansu were designed to be portable, this piece is made up of 3 separate sections. The sections are relatively lightweight and can be reconfigured or used separately if desired. Dimensions of each section are shown in the photos.
The tansu is constructed of wood with blackened metal or iron hardware. As is common in these pieces, the front facing wood is likely kiri, while the tops and sides are different wood (possibly pine). PLEASE NOTE: We had difficulty capturing the true wood tone, which is a light golden-orange hue. Some photos are washed out and others are too deep; the true tone lies in between.
Tansu is in lovely vintage condition with overall age appropriate wear. Pending the buyer's preference, the tansu will respond beautifully to oil or wax, or it may be maintained with its lovely existing patination. This is a highly decorative piece with authentic age, charm, and character. In true wabi sabi fashion, it has imperfections but displays beautifully. Please see the condition report for full details.
Dimensions: 45.25 inches wide x 15.75 inches deep x 61.5 inches tall
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- Dimensions
- 45.25ʺW × 15.75ʺD × 61.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Tansu exhibits appropriate general wear throughout including scratches, dings, dents and other imperfections. As is common with these pieces, there … moreTansu exhibits appropriate general wear throughout including scratches, dings, dents and other imperfections. As is common with these pieces, there are numerous splits in the wood. All drawers, doors, and cubbies are present and functional (some need a bit of wrangling, as is typical of these pieces). In the top section, there is a small gap where the sliding door meets the outside right edge. All drawer pulls are present and functional; a few fit loosely. Many tansu have iron handles on the sides for carrying; handles are not present here. The previous owner used the top section for audio components, and the backing has been removed and/or replaced with masonite in some areas (top section only, see photos). Kiri wood fronts have beautiful patination, but will respond beautifully to oil or wax if buyer prefers. Old finish on sides (pine?) is uneven. This is a highly decorative piece with authentic age, charm, and character. Please reach out with any questions. less
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