Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Kuri, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25D-C422)

Antique Japanese Tea Chest, 1910s (SKU 25D-C422)

Taishō-era Japanese chadansu with woven sliding doors and multiple drawers

This antique Japanese tea chest, or chadansu, dates to the early 20th century and showcases the refined simplicity of Taishō-period design. The warm, dark-stained wood frame is contrasted by finely woven rattan sliding doors, creating a subtle pattern that adds texture without overpowering the clean lines of the piece.

Open shelves above the cabinet provide display space for teaware or seasonal objects, while five lower drawers and a roomy interior compartment offer practical storage. Side cut-out handles and a slender central support post lend a light, architectural feel, making this chest ideal as a compact tea cabinet, sideboard, or entry console in both traditional and modern interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taishō period (c. 1910s–1920s)
• Material: Hardwood with woven rattan panels and metal hardware
• Use: Traditional tea chest (chadansu) for storing and displaying teaware or small household items
• Features: Woven rattan sliding doors, five graduated drawers, open display shelves, side cut-out handles, central post support, rich original finish with attractive grain
• Dimensions: 27 1/4"W x 11 1/2"D x 29 3/4"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, minor scuffs and edge wear consistent with use

A versatile Taishō chadansu that brings authentic Japanese character and practical storage to any space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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.