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Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C302)
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Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C302)
Antique Japanese Tea Chest (Cha-Tansu) — 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C302)
The Art of Hospitality, Carved in Warm Grain and Glass
From the heart of a Taisho-era kitchen or tearoom comes this beautifully preserved cha-tansu, a traditional Japanese tea chest that speaks volumes in quiet tones. Its golden tiger-maple grain shimmers with life, while the softly textured glass panels veil the shelves behind like morning mist rising over a quiet garden. Every drawer, door, and compartment was crafted to serve the centuries-old ritual of tea—meticulous, meditative, and full of grace.
This cabinet once housed chawan, chasen, and other cherished tea wares, keeping them safe and ready for the next moment of sharing and stillness. The asymmetrical interior shelf layout behind the glass doors is both artistic and functional—echoing the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, where imperfection enhances beauty. In a modern home, it becomes not only storage, but a spiritual centerpiece.
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Origin: Japan
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Era: 1920s, Taisho Era
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Material: Solid keyaki (zelkova) with textured glass panels
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Use: Tea chest; storage for utensils, ceramics, or display objects
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Features: Rippled glass sliding doors, five drawers, sliding lower compartments, striking tiger grain throughout
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Dimensions: 31 3/4"W x 12 1/4"D x 53 1/4"H
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Condition: Excellent condition with only light, character-adding wear
A tribute to the art of presence, this tea chest holds the poetry of every shared cup.
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