Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G313)

Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G313)

SKU:
25M-G313
$1,200.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 23 1/4"W x 11 1/4"D x 18 3/4"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Harada
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Merchant Chest — Kiri Wood, 1920s, Taishō Era (SKU: 25M-G313)

Drawers like measured footsteps in a bustling machiya shop

Compact yet complex, this Taishō-era merchant choba-dansu once sat near a shop’s entrance, its nested drawers tallying coins and receipts while sliding doors concealed inkstones and ledgers. The asymmetrical façade—a hallmark of Kansai cabinetry—kept valuables close to the proprietor and curiosity at bay.

Sturdy paulownia sides resist insects; iron bracketry protects dovetail joints from the hustle of commerce. Today it makes a charismatic bar, sideboard, or media stand, radiating entrepreneurial spirit and impeccable joinery.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taishō period

  • Material: Kiri wood with iron mounts

  • Use: Merchant chest, sideboard, or accent cabinet

  • Features: Sliding paneled doors, nine drawers of graduated sizes, iron pulls & corner guards

  • Dimensions: 23 1/4"W x 11 1/4"D x 18 3/4"H

  • Condition: Very good vintage condition; drawers run smoothly, hardware secure

Like a well-kept ledger, it balances beauty and purpose in perfect, enduring harmony.

Additional Information
size:
23 1/4"W x 11 1/4"D x 18 3/4"H
inspector:
Harada