Antique Japanese Kimono Tansu Chest With Kanji — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-A303) - 1

Antique Japanese Kimono Chest — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-A303)

SKU:
25M-A303
$1,700.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 37 1/2"W x 16 3/4"D x 61 3/4"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Yamashita
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Kimono Chest — 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-A303)
A Testament to Elegance and Endurance, Forged in the Heart of Tradition

This striking tansu, hailing from the Taisho era, is a true embodiment of Japanese woodworking mastery and cultural grace. Its commanding silhouette is adorned with intricate black iron fittings and a beautifully balanced facade of sliding doors, compact drawers, and wide storage compartments. Every curve and joint whispers stories of careful craftsmanship passed down through generations.

At the top, finely crafted sliding doors—each etched with stylized kanji—conceal a small compartment ideal for storing personal effects or ceremonial items. Beneath them, three smaller drawers offer space for delicate belongings, while four full-width drawers provide ample room for folded kimono, obi, or modern clothing alike. With its bold black hardware and dovetail joinery, this tansu radiates both strength and refinement.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taisho Era

  • Material: Solid natural kirinoki with traditional iron hardware

  • Use: Kimono tansu / clothing storage chest

  • Features:
    • Decorative sliding doors with kanji carvings
    • Three small drawers
    • Four full-width drawers with rounded handles
    • Reinforced with striking black iron corner brackets

  • Dimensions: 37 1/2"W x 16 3/4"D x 61 3/4"H

  • Condition: Excellent condition, minimal wear consistent with age

Robust yet poetic, this kimono chest stands not only as a practical heirloom but as a sculptural ode to Japanese heritage.

Additional Information
size:
37 1/2"W x 16 3/4"D x 61 3/4"H
inspector:
Yamashita