Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Glass And Wood Hikido Sliding Doors And Multi-sized Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-G427)

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With And Hikido Sliding Doors And Multi Sized Drawers, Glass (SKU 25D-G427)

Compact Taisho-era ko tansu with glass hikido doors and richly figured keyaki-style grain.

This charming antique Japanese ko tansu (small chest) offers a beautifully balanced façade of drawers, a locking side door, and glass-fronted hikido sliding doors. The warm, honey-brown finish highlights the dramatic swirling grain of the wood, giving the piece a refined presence despite its modest scale. Traditional iron pulls and a small keyhole add subtle accents that speak to its original use as a practical household chest.

Behind the sliding doors, stepped interior shelving creates flexible storage for tea wares, ceramics, or everyday objects, while the multi-sized drawers below and above are ideal for linens, stationery, or utensils. Perfect as an entryway cabinet, sideboard, or display piece in a tokonoma-inspired corner, this ko tansu brings authentic Taisho-period character and versatile storage to contemporary interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho period (early 20th century)
• Material: Hardwood with glass panels and iron hardware
• Use: Ko tansu storage chest for household items, tea ware, or display
• Features: Glass and wood hikido sliding doors, multi-sized drawers, interior stepped shelving, locking side door, original iron pulls, attractive keyaki-style grain
• Dimensions: 25 1/2"W x 11 1/4"D x 22 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and patina consistent with age

A fine, space-efficient ko tansu that adds both storage and authentic Japanese warmth to any room.

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.