Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Four Simplified Kanagu Hardware Multi Sized Drawers (SKU: 25D-G023) -

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Four Simplified Kanagu Hardware Multi-sized Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-G023)

SKU:
25D-G023
$1,100.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 23 1/8"W x 13 1/2"D x 22 5/8"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Yamada
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Four Simplified Kanagu Hardware Multi Sized Drawers (SKU 25D-G023)

Compact Taishō-era ko tansu with clean lines and simplified iron kanagu fittings.

This charming antique ko tansu (small chest) offers a beautifully balanced façade of four multi-sized drawers, framed by understated corner kanagu that highlight the warm grain of the wood. The front and sides display precise joinery and a softly aged finish, giving the piece a refined yet practical character typical of early 20th-century Japanese cabinetry.

Two smaller upper drawers sit above a graduated stack of three deeper drawers, all fitted with simple warabite-style iron pulls and round lock escutcheons. Side carrying handles and a solid plinth base make this chest ideal as a bedside table, entryway storage, or a display stand for ceramics and ikebana, bringing authentic Taishō-period tansu craftsmanship into contemporary interiors.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (c. 1910s–1920s)
  • Material: Hardwood carcass with iron kanagu hardware
  • Use: Ko tansu storage chest for clothing, documents, or small household items
  • Features: Four multi-sized drawers; simplified kanagu hardware; side carrying handles; visible joinery; warm natural finish
  • Dimensions: 23 1/8"W x 13 1/2"D x 22 5/8"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear, patina, and small marks consistent with age and use

A versatile antique ko tansu that adds quiet Japanese elegance and useful storage to any space.

 

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.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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:
23 1/8"W x 13 1/2"D x 22 5/8"H
inspector:
Yamada