Antique storage chest – Meiji / Taishō period (c.1868-1926) #34

Tansu storage chest, antique – Meiji/Taishō period (circa 1868-1926). Dimensions: Length: 60 cm Depth: 31 cm Height: 61 cm. Style: Meiji. Materials and techniques: Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata), paulownia (Paulownia spp.), Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) Place of origin: Japan. Period: Late Meiji period, early Taishō period. Date of manufacture: Circa 1868-1926. Condition: Good. Wear corresponds to age and use. Japanese tansu storage chest made between the late Meiji period and the early Taishō period, circa 1868–1926. This high-quality domestic piece was intended for daily use, providing organised storage for clothing, textiles, or personal effects. The furniture features a balanced composition of drawers combined with a side compartment with a door, an uncommon solution that adds extra functionality. The fronts are made of Japanese zelkova, a highly sought-after wood for its hardness and spectacular grain, clearly visible throughout. The structure is complemented by paulownia inside the drawers, adding lightness, and Japanese cedar in the structural parts. The original metal fittings, with circular plates and decorative reinforcements, highlight the authenticity and character of the piece. A compact yet very expressive chest, ideal as an accent piece, low dresser, or central piece in a contemporary, Japanese, or wabi-sabi interior. It is in excellent condition, except for the imperfections characteristic of any antique, due to the passage of time. Add a touch of originality to your interior with a unique piece that blends into contemporary style and brings personality to your space. This Tansu storage chest can be paired with one of our trunks or our available antique benches. UNIQUE PIECE.