Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Distinctive Kanagu Hardware Drawers (SKU: 25D-G413) -

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Distinctive Kanagu Hardware Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-G413)

SKU:
25D-G413
$700.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 18 1/2"W x 26"D x 13"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Harada
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Distinctive Kanagu Hardware Drawers (SKU 25D-G413)

Compact Taishō-era ko tansu with warm wood grain and finely worked kanagu metal fittings.

This charming antique Japanese ko tansu combines a double-door cabinet with three practical drawers, creating a versatile small chest ideal for modern living spaces. The front showcases beautifully aged natural wood with subtle vertical grain and mitered panel doors, balanced by understated iron pulls that speak to the quiet refinement of early 20th-century Japanese craftsmanship.

Below the cabinet section, two smaller drawers sit over a full-width drawer, each fitted with distinctive kanagu hardware in a simple, rectilinear style typical of everyday merchant and household tansu. The interior is clean and open, perfect for storing tea utensils, writing tools, or small accessories, while the compact footprint makes this piece easy to place on a low platform, sideboard, or desk as an accent of authentic Taishō-period design.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (early 20th century)
  • Material: Natural softwood with iron kanagu hardware
  • Use: Small storage chest (ko tansu) for documents, accessories, or tea and writing implements
  • Features: Distinctive kanagu drawer pulls; double-door upper cabinet; two small drawers over one full-width drawer; warm patina and visible grain; compact, display-friendly proportions
  • Dimensions: 18 1/2"W x 26"D x 13"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and patina consistent with age

A refined yet practical ko tansu that brings authentic Taishō-era character and softly aged wood warmth to any interior.

 

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:
18 1/2"W x 26"D x 13"H
inspector:
Harada