Antique Japanese Mirror Chest (Kyōdai) — Burl Wood & Iron Pulls, 1920s Taishō Era (SKU: 25M-498) - 1

Antique Japanese Mirror Chest (Kyōdai) — Burl Wood & Iron Pulls, 1920s Taishō Era (SKU: 25M-498)

SKU:
25M-498
$280.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 12 1/2"W x 7 1/2"D x 23"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Mirror Chest (Kyōdai) — Burl Wood & Iron Pulls, 1920s Taishō Era (SKU: 25M-498-8)
Where Morning Light Meets Tradition

With a presence both humble and graceful, this antique kyōdai (鏡台) from the Taishō era invites you into a world where beauty began with ritual. Positioned in a quiet corner of a traditional Japanese room, this mirror chest once served as a gentle companion to the women of the household, holding not only combs and pins but also unspoken moments of reflection and self-care.

The upright mirror, framed in smooth, aged wood, tilts gently between handcrafted side arms—practical and poetic. Below it, three drawers and a side cabinet made of warm burl wood and fitted with forged iron handles hold the patina of time and tenderness. Every edge and curve is a whisper from an era of grace, when everyday objects were made not only for use but to be lived with. Perfect for use as a makeup station, jewelry storage, or as a centerpiece of wabi-sabi elegance.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Taishō Period (c. 1920s)

  • Material: Solid hardwood with burl grain veneers, metal hardware

  • Use: Traditional mirror stand for personal grooming or decorative display

  • Features:
    • Adjustable tilting mirror with carved wood frame
    • Three functional drawers with metal pulls
    • Small cabinet with wooden latch
    • Unique swirling burl wood grain throughout

  • Dimensions: 12 1/2"W x 7 1/2"D x 23"H

  • Condition: Excellent antique condition; minor signs of age add authenticity

More than just a mirror, this kyōdai reflects the enduring charm of daily rituals—quiet, beautiful, and steeped in time.

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size:
12 1/2"W x 7 1/2"D x 23"H