Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Hikido Sliding Door With Two Warabite Pull Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-G429)

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Hikido Sliding Door With Two Warabite Pull Drawers, Taisho Era (SKU 25D-G429)

Compact Taisho-era style ko tansu with classic hikido doors and twin warabite pull drawers

This charming antique Japanese ko tansu embodies the understated elegance of early 20th-century storage chests. Crafted in warm-toned kiri (paulownia) wood with simple frame-and-panel construction, it features a pair of smooth-running hikido sliding doors above two well-proportioned drawers, creating a versatile piece that sits beautifully on the floor, atop a larger tansu, or on a sideboard.

The drawers are fitted with traditional iron warabite pulls, their gently curved silhouette adding a subtle decorative accent against the clean lines of the case. Natural grain, small knots, and age-softened edges give the chest an inviting patina, making it ideal for storing tea ware, writing tools, or everyday essentials while introducing authentic Japanese folk interior character to any space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho period style (early 20th century)
• Material: kiri (paulownia) wood with iron warabite pulls
• Use: Ko tansu storage chest for small household items, tea utensils, or desk accessories
• Features: Hikido sliding doors; two lower drawers with warabite pulls; warm natural finish; visible wood grain and age character; compact, stackable form
• Dimensions: 26 1/4"W x 12 3/4"D x 17 3/4"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear, marks, and patina consistent with age and use

A refined yet practical ko tansu that brings genuine Taisho-era Japanese charm to contemporary interiors.

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.