Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C303)

Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C303)

SKU:
25M-C303
$1,950.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 33 1/2"W x 15 1/2"D x 67 1/4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Tea Chest (Cha Tansu) — 1920s, Taisho Era
Where Craftsmanship Meets Ceremony

Steeped in elegance and tradition, this stately cha Tansu—a tea chest used in Japanese households—radiates warmth and refinement with its lustrous woodgrain and graceful proportions. Crafted during the Taisho era, it served as both a storage solution and a cultural symbol, holding precious tea wares and daily-use utensils behind its array of sliding doors and finely constructed drawers.

Each compartment tells a story of care and ritual—of quiet mornings spent brewing sencha, or of guests gathered around in serene appreciation of the tea ceremony. With its blend of functionality and aesthetic harmony, this piece transcends its role as mere furniture, offering a deep connection to Japanese domestic artistry and hospitality.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Taisho period, circa 1920s

  • Material: Richly figured Keyaki (zelkova) wood with traditional iron and wood fittings

  • Use: Tea chest (cha Tansu) for storing tea utensils, cups, and accessories

  • Features: Multiple sliding panels, small drawers of varied sizes, asymmetrical balance in compartments—a hallmark of mingei (folk) design

  • Dimensions: 33 1/2"W x 15 1/2"D x 67 1/4"H 

  • Condition: Excellent, with a beautiful aged patina and functional fittings

A poetic balance of purpose and beauty, this tea chest carries the calm spirit of Japan’s tea culture into any space it graces.

Additional Information
size:
33 1/2"W x 15 1/2"D x 67 1/4"H