Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Kendon Buta Style Doors And Mokko Style Pull Drawers (SKU: 25D-G014) -

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Kendon-buta Style Doors And Mokko Style Pull Drawers - 1910s Meiji Era (25D-G014)

SKU:
25D-G014
$700.00
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Dimensions: 15 1/2'W x 11 1/2"D x 20"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Kota
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Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Kendon Buta Style Doors And Mokko Style Pull Drawers (SKU 25D-G014)

Compact Meiji-era ko tansu with refined kendon-buta doors and elegant mokko-style drawer pulls.

This antique Japanese ko tansu (small chest) showcases beautifully figured hardwood veneers to the front, framed by darker grain that accentuates the vertical lines of the piece. The twin kendon-buta style doors lift off to reveal two clean interior compartments with fixed shelves, ideal for storing documents, tea utensils, or cherished small objects while keeping the façade visually calm and composed.

Below, a pair of drawers fitted with classic mokko-style iron pulls provide additional enclosed storage and a pleasing visual balance. The warm, hand-rubbed finish highlights the swirling grain and subtle age patina, making this ko tansu a versatile accent for a tokonoma alcove, entryway, or tabletop display, and a fine example of understated Meiji-period cabinetry.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Meiji period (late 19th–early 20th century)
  • Material: Hardwood with softwood interior and iron hardware
  • Use: Storage for small clothing items, documents, or tea and incense accessories; display chest
  • Features: Ko tansu small chest form; removable kendon buta style doors; twin interior shelves; two lower drawers with mokko style pull handles; attractive figured grain and warm lacquered finish
  • Dimensions: 15 1/2'W x 11 1/2"D x 20"H
  • Condition: Excellent, with light age-appropriate wear and a well-preserved finish

A characterful yet compact tansu that brings authentic Meiji craftsmanship and warm Japanese timber tones into any interior.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

Additional Information
size:
15 1/2'W x 11 1/2"D x 20"H
inspector:
Kota