Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Distinctive Hardware On Sliding Door, Katabiraki Door And Multi-sized Gunpai Pull Drawers - 1900s Meiji Era (25S-D403)

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Distinctive Hardware On Sliding Door, Katabiraki Door And Multi-sized Gunpai Pull Drawers - 1900s Meiji Era (25S-D403)

SKU:
25S-D403
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Dimensions: 29 1/2"W x 14 1/2"D x 33"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Harada
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Meiji Period Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) – Kiri Wood (SKU# 25S-D403)

A compact Meiji period choba tansu crafted from kiri (paulownia), featuring a clean arrangement of drawers and sliding doors for practical storage. The warm wood grain is complemented by hand-forged iron hardware, giving the piece a strong, architectural presence. Originally used in merchant settings, its proportions make it well-suited as an end table or accent piece in modern interiors. A concealed compartment is located at the lower right—behind the hinged door and beneath the bottom drawer—adding an element of traditional security design.

Key Features

  • Period: Meiji (1868–1912)
  • Material: Kiri (paulownia) wood
  • Construction: Multiple drawers with sliding door compartment
  • Hardware: Hand-forged iron fittings and pulls
  • Special Feature: Hidden compartment at lower right (behind hinged door, beneath bottom drawer)
  • Function: Merchant storage chest, suitable as end table or accent piece
  • Size: 29"W × 16"D × 26 1/4"H

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
29 1/2"W x 14 1/2"D x 33"H
inspector:
Harada
video:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Fj4NSBQPMX0