Japanese Kimono Tansu Storage Chest, 1880s

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Characterful Japanese kimono tansu from the Meiji period, made as one compact piece with four spacious drawers. The cabinet has … Read more Characterful Japanese kimono tansu from the Meiji period, made as one compact piece with four spacious drawers. The cabinet has a particularly strong presence thanks to the beautiful contrast between the warm reddish-brown fronts and the restrained black framing.

The dark iron hardware reinforces this graphic rhythm and gives the piece exactly the calm yet powerful presence that works so well in a minimalist interior.

Dimensions: height 90.5 cm, width 84 cm, depth 38.5 cm.

The layout is clear and highly practical, with four generous drawers suitable for storing textiles, papers, documents, or other items you prefer to keep neatly out of sight. Thanks to its well-balanced proportions and compact footprint, this piece works beautifully today as a storage cabinet in a living room, bedroom, hallway, or quiet workspace. At the same time, it has enough visual presence to stand out as a decorative accent in its own right.

The wood has a beautifully timeworn appearance, with subtle wear and attractive traces of use that enhance the cabinet’s character. It is precisely this combination of restraint, patina, and refined proportions that makes it such a distinctive Japanese piece.

A timeless and highly usable cabinet that fits effortlessly into a stylish, calm, and contemporary interior.

The piece is in good, functional condition, with honest signs of age and use consistent with its period, material, and finish. See less