Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Compact Chest — Kirinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G331) - 1

Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Compact Chest — Kirinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G331)

SKU:
25M-G331
$950.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 23 3/4"W x 11 3/4"D x 21 1/2"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Yamada
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Ko Tansu Compact Chest — 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-G331)

Quiet Elegance in Every Drawer

Delicately proportioned and deeply evocative, this Taisho-era tansu reflects the heart of Japanese domestic life in the early 20th century. Crafted to serve without show, it likely stood in a merchant’s home, its drawers cradling important items with quiet dignity.

With sliding doors above and varied drawers below, this piece blends both visual interest and practical function. Its unassuming charm and warm wood grain speak to wabi-sabi aesthetics—where beauty is found in simplicity and age.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taisho Era

  • Material: Kirinoki

  • Use: Multi-purpose storage

  • Features: Dual sliding doors, tiered drawers, metal ring pulls

  • Dimensions: 23 3/4"W x 11 3/4"D x 21 1/2"H 

  • Condition: Excellent, with rich patina and clean lines

This chest invites you to rediscover the poetry of order and quiet beauty in daily living.

Additional Information
size:
23 3/4"W x 11 3/4"D x 21 1/2"H
inspector:
Yamada