Small Japanese Asymmetrical Storage Cabinet, 1920s

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A distinctive Japanese cabinet from around 1920, with a playful and thoughtfully composed layout that gives the piece its immediate … Read more A distinctive Japanese cabinet from around 1920, with a playful and thoughtfully composed layout that gives the piece its immediate charm. The combination of open display space, sliding compartments, and small drawers creates a beautiful rhythm across the front, making it as decorative as it is functional.

Dimensions: height 69 cm, width 71 cm, depth 30 cm.

At the bottom is a compartment with two sliding doors, still showing faded decorative accents. On the lower right are three beautiful drawers, finished with clean bamboo pulls that add an extra sense of refinement. At the upper right is a smaller storage compartment with textile-covered sliding doors, creating a soft and unusual contrast with the warm wood. The rest of the cabinet is conceived as open display space, ideal for ceramics, small objects, or a modest ikebana arrangement.

What makes this cabinet especially appealing are the organic details in the design. The natural branch accents along the side and at the front right lend the piece a subtle lightness and reinforce its handcrafted character. The wood has developed a warm, rich patina and remains in good condition, with signs of use that suit its age beautifully.

A warm and distinctive Japanese interior piece of the kind one rarely comes across. See less