Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C300)

Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C300)

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25M-C300
$2,000.00
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Antique Japanese Tea Chest (Cha-Tansu) — 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C300)

The Ritual of Beauty in Every Compartment

Crafted for the ancient and sacred tradition of tea, this antique Japanese cha-tansu is a masterpiece of cultural ritual and refined craftsmanship. From the warm flicker of its kiri wood grain to the playful use of frosted and painted glass, every surface and detail is steeped in intentional elegance.

With compartments for tea utensils, ceramics, and seasonal ware, this chest would have graced a teahouse or a formal room with poised utility. Today, it offers not just storage, but a statement of mindful living and graceful hospitality.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taisho Era

  • Material: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) wood with decorative glass panels

  • Use: Tea chest, storage for utensils, cups, and seasonal items

  • Features: Frosted sliding doors with artful designs, multiple small and large drawers, vibrant wood grain

  • Dimensions: 32"W x 15"D x 53"H

  • Condition: Excellent, some wear appropriate to age

An invitation to slow down, to pour, to savor—the way of tea, captured in wood.