Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Hikido Sliding Door And A Warabite Kanagu Hardware Drawer - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-G407)

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Hikido Sliding Door And A Warabite Kanagu Hardware Drawer, Taisho Era (SKU 25D-G407)

An understated Taisho-era ko tansu with hikido sliding doors and classic warabite kanagu drawer pull

This compact antique Japanese ko tansu embodies the quiet refinement of everyday storage furniture from the Taisho period. The front is composed of vertical plank hikido sliding doors framed in a darkened border, their warm sugi (cedar) grain softly glowing against the deep brown lacquered case. Beneath, a full-width drawer anchors the design, finished with a graceful iron warabite kanagu handle that adds a subtle sculptural accent.

Behind the sliding doors, a cleverly arranged interior reveals multiple small drawers and shelves for organizing documents, writing tools, or treasured objects, while the large lower drawer offers generous hidden storage. Built with traditional joinery and a low, stable stance, this ko tansu works beautifully as an entry chest, sideboard, or display stand, bringing authentic Japanese character and practical functionality to modern interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho period (early 20th century)
• Material: Lacquered softwood (likely sugi/cedar) with iron hardware
• Use: Small storage chest for documents, personal items, or tea and writing utensils
• Features: Ko tansu form; paneled hikido sliding doors; interior drawers and shelf; large lower drawer with warabite kanagu pull; rich original patina
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with use

A versatile, storage-rich ko tansu that brings genuine Taisho-era warmth and wabi-sabi charm 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.