Japanese Storage Chest with Three Drawers, 1900s

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A characterful Japanese tansu from the Meiji period, composed of three spacious drawers and crafted in beautifully aged wood with … Read more A characterful Japanese tansu from the Meiji period, composed of three spacious drawers and crafted in beautifully aged wood with restrained iron hardware. The broad drawer fronts, dark metal details, and warm, timeworn wood tone give this piece a calm yet strong presence.

Dimensions: height 59 cm, width 88 cm, depth 42 cm.

The three deep drawers make this piece not only decorative, but also highly practical as a compact storage cabinet. At the same time, its low, wide proportions allow it to work beautifully as a display surface for ceramics, books, objects, or ikebana, or as a low side table in a quiet interior.

The wood has developed a beautiful weathered patina, with honest signs of use that enhance the character of the piece. The dark hardware and corner reinforcements create a strong graphic accent and give the cabinet exactly the understated solidity that works so well in a contemporary space.

A warm and timeless Japanese furniture piece that combines functionality and presence with ease. See less