Antique Japanese Chest of Drawers

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Antique Japanese chest of drawers – Taishō / Showa Period (c.1920-1970)Dimensions: Length: 91 cm Depth: 43 cm Height: 70 cmStyle: … Read more Antique Japanese chest of drawers – Taishō / Showa Period (c.1920-1970)Dimensions: Length: 91 cm Depth: 43 cm Height: 70 cmStyle: TaishōMaterials and techniques:Paulownia (Paulownia spp.), Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)Place of origin: JapanEpoch: Late Taishō, early Showa periodDate of manufacture: Circa 1920-1970Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.

This antique Japanese drawer chest dates from the late Taishō to early Shōwa period, a time when traditional furniture reached a refined balance between practicality, restraint and long-term durability.It is primarily crafted from paulownia wood, prized for its lightness, stability and resistance to humidity, with Japanese cedar used in structural components. The piece features a clean and well-proportioned layout with three large drawers, designed for everyday domestic use.Original metal handles and central lock escutcheons highlight its utilitarian origins, while the simple lines and lack of excess ornamentation give it a calm, timeless presence. Its low format makes it especially versatile, suitable as a drawer chest, sideboard or auxiliary storage piece.A quietly expressive object, marked by a soft natural patina, ideal for interiors that value authenticity and balance.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