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

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 kiri (paulownia). 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: kiri (paulownia) 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.

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.