Antique Japanese Ko Tansu (22J-G122)

This is an antique Japanese personal storage chest called Ko Tansu from middle Meiji period (1880's - 1890's). It was used to store letters, documents, books and other items for daily use.  Made of Paulownia (Kirinoki )wood.

Contemporary uses for this piece include placement on a desk for additional office storage, using this as an elegant side table or placing it next to a bed for the perfect nightstand.

22"W x 12"D x 22 3/4"H