Antique Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

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Antique Japanese Tansu – Meiji Period / Taishō (c.1868-1926)Dimensions: Length: 63 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 67 cmStyle: MeijiMaterials and … Read more Antique Japanese Tansu – Meiji Period / Taishō (c.1868-1926)Dimensions: Length: 63 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 67 cmStyle: MeijiMaterials and techniques: Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)Place of origin: JapanEpoch: Late Meiji, early Taishō periodDate of manufacture: Circa 1868-1926Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.

Japanese storage tansu chest made between the late Meiji period and the early Taishō period. This medium-sized piece was designed for everyday domestic use, intended for storing clothing, textiles or personal belongings.The cabinet features a well-structured arrangement of drawers in varying sizes, reflecting the practical logic of traditional Japanese furniture. It is entirely crafted from Japanese cedar, valued for its light weight, stability and durability.The original metal hardware, including understated handles and distinctive circular lock plates, is characteristic of late 19th-century tansu. The surface shows a deep, natural patina, with signs of wear consistent with its age, enhancing its authenticity and presence.A balanced and expressive tansu, ideal as a chest of drawers, auxiliary cabinet or focal piece in contemporary, Japanese-inspired or wabi-sabi interiors.The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique produced by the passage of time.Give a point of originality to your home with a unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style bringing personality to your home. See less