Antique Japanese Garasudo-Dana Glass Sliding Door Display Cabinet with Drawers, Taisho period, circa 1920s | SKU: 25D-E023

Antique Japanese Garasudo-Dana Glass Sliding Door Display Cabinet with Drawers, Taisho period, circa 1920s | SKU: 25D-E023

A wide-format sugi display cabinet with glass sliding doors and a row of pull-out drawers below -- a rare survivor of Taisho-era commercial craftsmanship.

A garasudo-dana is a traditional Japanese cabinet fitted with glass sliding doors -- "garasudo" meaning glass door in Japanese -- a form that became fashionable during the Taisho period as Western influences blended with Japanese joinery traditions. This substantial piece, dating to around the 1920s, was likely made for a merchant shop or affluent household to display goods, books, or prized objects behind its clear glass panels. The frame and carcass are constructed from sugi (Japanese cryptomeria/cedar), identifiable by the straight, warm-toned grain visible throughout the side panels, drawer fronts, and interior shelving. The wood has mellowed to a rich amber tone over a century of use. The front features a wide upper display section with glass sliding doors running in traditional grooved wooden tracks, allowing easy access to the open interior shelf. Below, a row of pull-out drawers fitted with cast metal ring pulls provides concealed storage -- a practical pairing of display and function typical of antique Japanese antique furniture from this era.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese display cabinet works beautifully as a living room accent piece -- style it with books, ceramics, or curated collectibles visible through the glass doors for a refined Japandi aesthetic. The open back, as noted, can be fitted with wood or glass panels on request, making it equally suitable as a room divider or freestanding display unit in an open-plan space. The drawer section offers discreet home office storage for papers, stationery, or small accessories. Its low, horizontal silhouette also lends itself well to use as a media console or entryway furniture statement. A distinctive and generous housewarming gift for collectors and Japanophiles alike.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho period, circa 1920s -- 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Sugi (Japanese cryptomeria/cedar); original glass panes; cast metal ring pulls
• Use: Display cabinet and storage chest, likely for a merchant shop or household; glass sliding doors on the front for viewing contents; open back can be fitted with wood or glass panels on request
• Modern Use: Living room display cabinet or bookcase; media console or entryway furniture accent; home office storage unit with Japandi-style styling
• Features: Wide horizontal format; upper section with glass sliding doors in traditional grooved wood tracks; lower section with multiple pull-out drawers, each fitted with a cast metal ring pull and corner hardware; open back suitable for custom panel insertion (wood or glass); interior shelf visible through glass; panel-clad sides with raised framing detail; small block feet, front is glass sliding doors, back side, Wood or glass back panels may be added upon request for an additional fee. Please contact us for pricing.
• Dimensions: 71 1/2"W x 37 3/8"D x 17"H
• Condition: Excellent

A century-old piece of Japanese antique furniture that brings the understated elegance of Taisho craftsmanship into any modern living 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 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.