Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G322) - 1

Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G322)

SKU:
25M-G322
$450.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 36 1/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 20 3/4"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Natori
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Small Chest — KiriWood, 1920s, Taishō Era (SKU 25M-G322-7)
Quiet elegance in a frame of simplicity

This charming antique Japanese chest, crafted during the Taishō era, distills the essence of mingei—the Japanese folk craft movement that cherished the beauty of the everyday. With its understated sliding doors and petite drawers, this compact kotansu (small tansu chest) was likely a household essential, safeguarding cherished items like stationery, keepsakes, or seasonal ornaments.

Made from warm-toned kiri wood, the chest radiates a soft, natural glow. Its practical design, highlighted by three smoothly gliding drawers and hand-forged iron hardware, speaks to a lifestyle where functionality was shaped with care and precision. Whether used in a genkan for keys, a bedroom for personal treasures, or a tea room for utensils, this piece whispers a quiet intimacy—a piece of the home’s heart, lovingly preserved.

Origin: Japan
Era: Taishō period (circa 1920s)
Material: Kirinoki (Paulownia)
Use: Small tansu chest for storage of personal items
Features: Sliding panel doors, three drawers with iron pulls, minimalist silhouette, light natural finish
Dimensions: 36 1/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 20 3/4"H
Condition: Very good antique condition; minor surface wear consistent with age and gentle use

A humble chest with soul, carrying the warmth of many seasons and the silent poetry of daily life in old Japan.

Additional Information
size:
36 1/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 20 3/4"H
inspector:
Natori