Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Kakute Style Pull Drawers And Small Katabiraki Door - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-G025)

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Kakute Style Pull Drawers And Small Katabiraki Door (SKU 25D-G025)

Compact Taishō-era ko tansu with kakute-style pulls, katabiraki door, and original hand-forged iron fittings.

This charming antique Japanese ko tansu (small chest) showcases the warm grain of its solid kiri (paulownia) wood, framed by a full set of forged iron corner plates and round lock escutcheons. The front is arranged with multiple graduated drawers fitted with classic kakute-style pulls, giving the piece both a balanced rhythm and excellent everyday usability.

To the right side, a small katabiraki door opens to reveal two inner drawers with ring pulls, a traditional storage solution for valuables and personal effects. Rich patina to the iron hardware, subtle wear to the wood, and side carry handles all speak to its Taishō-period origins, while the low, compact format makes it ideal as an accent chest, bedside piece, or entryway tansu in a modern interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taishō period (1920s)
• Material: kiri (paulownia) wood with hand-forged iron hardware
• Use: Storage chest for clothing, documents, and small valuables; ideal as a side chest or bedside tansu
• Features: Ko tansu format; kakute-style drawer pulls; small katabiraki door with internal drawers; decorative round lock plates; side carry handles; warm natural finish with aged iron patina
• Dimensions: 25"W x 13"D x 23 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with age and use

A refined yet practical ko tansu that brings authentic Taishō-era character and Japanese craftsmanship 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.