Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1880, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-G321)

Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1880, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-G321)

SKU:
25M-G321
$1,450.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 24'W x 12 1/2"D x 21 5/8"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Small Chest — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-G321)
Geometry in Wood: Where Utility Meets Wabi-Sabi

With its bold contrast of black iron and warm wood tones, this compact ko-tansu evokes a sense of balance and purpose. Crafted during the Meiji era, it once held a merchant’s tools or household valuables, each drawer serving a specific function with care and precision.

The chest’s symmetrical arrangement and prominent round lock plates hint at a love of geometry—a quiet design discipline found in traditional Japanese joinery. Today, it fits perfectly as an accent piece in homes that value both form and narrative.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Meiji (1880s)

  • Material: Kiri wood with iron fittings

  • Use: General storage, merchant chest, document or jewelry box

  • Features: Multiple drawers of varying sizes, black iron lock plates, corner brackets

  • Dimensions: 24'W x 12 1/2"D x 21 5/8"H

  • Condition: Excellent antique condition, well-maintained surface and mechanics

A symphony of shape and spirit, this chest brings thoughtful order to any space it graces.

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:
24'W x 12 1/2"D x 21 5/8"H