Antique Japanese Small Chest Of Drawers — Kirinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G311)
This stately antique Japanese tansu chest from the Taisho era embodies simplicity elevated to an art form. Built with a kiri wood base and finished in a rich chestnut veneer, its warm, chocolate-brown woodgrain carries decades of stories—expressed through seamless proportions and delicate metal hardware.
With six drawers arranged in an elegant vertical formation, the piece reflects traditional Japanese sensibilities: order, functionality, and understated beauty. The dark finish and curving drawer handles provide just enough contrast, echoing the calm, minimal essence of early 20th-century Japan.
Designed for compact yet refined living, this chest would have stood proudly in a well-kept Japanese home, storing family heirlooms or daily essentials.
Origin: Japan
Era: 1920s, Taisho Era
Material: Kiri wood base with chestnut veneer
Use: General storage, ideal for clothing or documents
Features: Six drawers with traditional iron pulls and keyhole accents
Dimensions: 19 1/2"W x 12 1/2"D x 26"H
Condition: Very good vintage condition with light aging consistent with age
A chest like a quiet companion—always present, always graceful.
- size:
- 19 1/2"W x 12 1/2"D x 26"H