Antique Japanese tansu – Meiji/Taishō period (c.1868-1926) #88

Antique Japanese Tansu – Meiji/Taishō Period (c. 1868-1926) Dimensions: Length: 63 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 67 cm. Style: Meiji. Materials and Techniques: Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) Place of Origin: Japan. Period: Late Meiji Period, Early Taishō Period. Date of Manufacture: Circa 1868-1926. Condition: Good. Wear is consistent with age and use. Japanese storage tansu made between the late Meiji period and the early Taishō period. This is a medium-sized domestic piece, designed for everyday use and intended for storing clothes, textiles, or personal items. The piece features a structured composition of drawers of varying sizes, typical of traditional Japanese furniture. It is entirely made of Japanese cedar, a wood valued for its lightness, stability, and durability. The original metal fittings, with understated handles and circular closing plates, are a characteristic detail of tansu from the late 19th century. The surface reveals a deep and natural patina, marked by time in a manner consistent with its age. A balanced and expressive tansu, ideal as a chest of drawers, accent piece, or focal point 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 with contemporary style and brings personality to your space. This antique Japanese tansu can be paired with one of our armchairs or one of our available antique bedside tables. UNIQUE PIECE.