Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C304)

Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Keyaki Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C304)

SKU:
25M-C304
$960.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 29 3/4"W x 14 1/4"D x 33"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Natori
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Tea Chest (Cha Tansu) — 1920s, Taisho Era
Whispers of Tea, Echoes of Time

This compact and elegant cha Tansu embodies the tranquil soul of Japanese domestic life during the Taisho period. Designed with thoughtful balance, its graceful sliding panels and carefully crafted drawers once held tea bowls, canisters, and utensils—each piece an extension of omotenashi, the Japanese spirit of hospitality.

Handmade from richly toned hardwood, the cabinet’s surface glows with deep crimson hues and flowing grain patterns. Brass ring pulls and aged iron hardware accent the simplicity of the form, evoking an atmosphere of warm evenings and slow, deliberate rituals. It’s more than a chest—it’s a vessel of cultural harmony.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Taisho period, circa 1920s

  • Material: Keyaki with original brass and iron fittings

  • Use: Traditional tea chest (chadansu) for storing tea ceremony wares

  • Features: Dual sliding doors, five lower drawers, compact yet highly functional proportions

  • Dimensions: 29 3/4"W x 14 1/4"D x 33"H 

  • Condition: Very good with age-appropriate patina and beautifully preserved finish

A humble masterpiece that invites peace and reflection into any space it inhabits.

Additional Information
size:
29 3/4"W x 14 1/4"D x 33"H
inspector:
Natori