Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Multi Sized Warabite Pull Drawers (SKU: 25D-G016) -

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Multi-sized Warabite Pull Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-G016)

SKU:
25D-G016
$650.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 12"W x 18"D x 23 1/4"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Yamada
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Small Chest With Multi Sized Warabite Pull Drawers (SKU 25D-G016)

Compact Taishō-era ko tansu with beautifully graduated drawers and classic warabite pulls.

This antique Japanese ko tansu (small chest) is a finely crafted storage piece, likely made for personal documents and accessories. The warm, honey-toned wood case is reinforced with corner ironwork, while the front is organized in a vertical stack of drawers, including a charming pair of smaller drawers above a deep base drawer for more precious items.

Traditional warabite-style iron pulls unify the design, their soft curves contrasting with the clean, rectilinear joinery at the case edges. The interiors reveal clean, pale wood with visible grain, reflecting the practical elegance of early 20th-century Japanese cabinetry and making this ko tansu ideal as a bedside chest, desk organizer, or display accent in a modern interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: 1920s Taishō period (Taishō era)
  • Material: hinoki wood carcass with iron hardware
  • Use: Small storage chest for documents, accessories, or tabletop organization
  • Features: Multi-sized drawers; warabite pulls; iron corner brackets; pair of small inner drawers with round escutcheons; traditional joinery construction
  • Dimensions: 12"W x 18"D x 23 1/4"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear and patina to wood and hardware

A versatile, authentic ko tansu that brings understated Taishō-era character to any space.

 

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:
12"W x 18"D x 23 1/4"H
inspector:
Yamada