Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Kakinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C306)

Antique Japanese Tea Chest — Kakinoki, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-C306)

SKU:
25M-C306
$960.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 29 3/4"W x 13 1/2"D x 42"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Description

Antique Japanese Tea Chest (Cha Tansu) — 1920s, Taisho Era
Where Flame-Kissed Grain Meets the Quiet Ritual of Tea

This captivating cha tansu from the Taisho era stuns with its bold, tiger-like grain—each line a testament to both the wood’s natural beauty and the artisan’s reverence for form and function. The deeply burnished surface evokes the warmth of shared stories and freshly brewed sencha, nestled within the quiet elegance of a Japanese home.

With a blend of open shelving, glass doors, and charmingly illustrated sliding panels, this piece balances utility and charm. Whether storing porcelain teaware or cherished mementos, it transforms any space into a sanctuary of thoughtful living and cultural grace.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Taisho period, circa 1920s

  • Material: Kaki (persimmon) veneer with kiri wood base with lacquered finish

  • Use: Traditional cha tansu (tea chest) for teaware and display

  • Features: Decorative fusuma-style sliding doors, glass-panel shelving, rich grain patterning, multiple drawers and cabinets

  • Dimensions: 29 3/4"W x 13 1/2"D x 42"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minor age wear adds character

A vibrant relic of refined hospitality, inviting you to sip slowly, live deliberately, and admire often.

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size:
29 3/4"W x 13 1/2"D x 42"H