Japanese Cabinet in Wood

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Antique Japanese Tansu cabinet – Showa Period (c.1926-1970)Dimensions: Length: 74 cm Depth: 33 cm Height: 89 cmStyle: ShowaMaterials and techniques: … Read more Antique Japanese Tansu cabinet – Showa Period (c.1926-1970)Dimensions: Length: 74 cm Depth: 33 cm Height: 89 cmStyle: ShowaMaterials and techniques: Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)Place of origin: JapanPeriod: Late ShowaDate of manufacture: Circa .1926-1970Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.Original Japanese cabinet from the Shōwa period, featuring a compact format and balanced proportions, conceived as domestic storage furniture. Crafted from Japanese cedar, it displays a straight grain and a dark, even patina developed through prolonged use and the natural aging of the wood.The interior combines fixed shelves with closed compartments, offering a clear and practical organization. The design is sober and restrained, characteristic of the Shōwa period, where functionality prevailed over ornamentation while preserving traditional construction techniques.A versatile and easily integrated piece, ideal as an auxiliary cabinet, entryway unit, office or bedroom furniture, and particularly well suited to interiors with a wabi-sabi or contemporary Japanese aesthetic.The Shōwa period spans a long phase of transformation in Japan, marked by the adaptation of daily life to more rational and functional living spaces. Furniture from this era retains traditional materials such as Japanese cedar while adopting practical, durable solutions designed for everyday use.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. This antique Japanese cabinet can be combined with any of our vases or with our available antique tv furniture. See less