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A well-preserved pair of antique Japanese tansu chests, featuring classic Meiji-style construction with warm, richly grained wood and hand-forged iron …
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A well-preserved pair of antique Japanese tansu chests, featuring classic Meiji-style construction with warm, richly grained wood and hand-forged iron hardware. Each chest is fitted with two generously scaled drawers and traditional recessed side handles, designed for transport and modular use.
Sourced from the estate of a dedicated Japanese antiques collector, the pair reflects the restrained utility and enduring craftsmanship associated with late 19th to early 20th century tansu forms. The clean, linear silhouette and natural patina lend themselves equally to traditional interiors and contemporary Japandi or wabi-sabi spaces.
Highly versatile in use — the chests may be stacked vertically in the traditional manner, arranged side by side as a low console, or used individually as bedside or storage pieces.
Interiors are notably clean with a dry, well-kept wood scent, indicative of careful long-term storage.
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Details
Dimensions (each): 37” W x 16” D x 20” H
Stacked Height: Approx. 40” H
Materials: Solid wood, iron hardware
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji style, late 19th–early 20th century
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- Dimensions
- 37ʺW × 16ʺD × 20ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with visible, authentic wear consistent with age and use. The wood surfaces show patina, scattered scratches, and … moreGood antique condition with visible, authentic wear consistent with age and use. The wood surfaces show patina, scattered scratches, and areas of finish variation that contribute to the overall character. Some minor structural nuances typical of antique tansu are present, including slightly loose back panels and separation along portions of the drawer bottoms due to natural wood movement over time. These do not detract from function or overall stability. Overall, a highly presentable and increasingly scarce matched pair with strong decorative and functional appeal. less
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