Antique Japanese Glass Mizuya Kitchen Chest — Japanese Cedar 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-E300) - 1

Antique Japanese Glass Mizuya Kitchen Chest — Japanese Cedar 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-E300)

SKU:
25M-E300
$3,800.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 43"W x 14"D x 67 3/4"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Natori
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Glass Kitchen Chest (Mizuya Tansu) — 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-E300)

Where Function and Beauty Reside in Harmony

This stunning two-piece mizuya tansu (水屋箪笥) from the Taisho era embodies the quiet discipline and refined practicality of the traditional Japanese kitchen. Crafted in the 1920s, this glass-front kitchen chest would have stood proudly in a household, showcasing ceramic bowls, lacquered trays, or heirloom teaware in its upper section, while the lower cabinet kept essentials tucked away with order and grace.

Its deep reddish-brown frame, hand-planed cedar interior, and sliding glass doors reflect both utility and artistry. The three small drawers at the base offer space for utensils or tea accessories, completing a design that values every inch. Whether used in a modern home, tea room, or studio, this tansu invites both admiration and purpose — a timeless expression of Japanese domestic design.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taisho Period

  • Material: Sugi(Japanese cedar), glass

  • Use: Kitchen storage tansu or display cabinet

  • Features: Two-part structure, six glass sliding doors, adjustable interior shelves, three lower drawers

  • Dimensions: 43"W x 14"D x 67 3/4"H

  • Condition: Excellent antique condition; minor wear consistent with age

A vessel of memory and grace, this mizuya tansu brings warmth and intentional beauty to any space it inhabits.

Additional Information
size:
43"W x 14"D x 67 3/4"H
inspector:
Natori