Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono tansu, Taisho era, 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A014

Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono tansu, Taisho era, 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A014

A stately two-section Kimono tansu with ornate chrysanthemum hardware -- handcrafted Japanese antique furniture at its most refined.

A Kimono tansu is a traditional Japanese clothing chest designed to store folded kimono and precious garments without creasing the delicate fabric. This impressive two-section example, crafted during the Taisho era (1912-1926), showcases the period's characteristic blend of refined joinery and decorative ambition. The case is constructed from a boldly grained hardwood -- possibly keyaki (zelkova) -- displaying long, straight, tightly spaced grain lines across every panel. The upper section features small hinged doors and several compact drawers fitted with cast metal U-shaped drop pulls, while the large central double doors of the lower cabinet are crowned by a spectacular pair of chrysanthemum-form handles: dark metal frames surrounding gold-toned inlaid petals that radiate outward in a sunburst pattern, a hallmark of Taisho decorative taste. Full-width drawers in the base section carry matching drop pulls and flat round lock bosses, completing a coherent hardware suite. Black iron corner brackets and side carrying fittings reinforce all edges, confirming this is a piece built to last across generations of use as handcrafted Japanese antique furniture.

Today this Kimono tansu translates beautifully into a statement wardrobe or bedroom storage chest, offering generous depth and a mix of compartments that suit modern clothing organization just as well as it once suited silk robes. The dramatic height and warm honey-brown tones make it a natural anchor for Japandi-style bedroom decor, while the ornate chrysanthemum door pulls serve as a conversation piece in any living room or entryway. Used as a hallway wardrobe for outerwear, a linen cabinet in a transitional-style home, or a display armoire for a collector's den, it brings the wabi-sabi aesthetic of aged wood and hand-wrought metal into daily life with effortless authority. A rare and considered gift for Japanophiles or lovers of antique Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho, circa 1912-1926
• Material: Boldly grained hardwood, possibly keyaki (zelkova); black iron corner fittings and side hardware; cast metal U-shaped drop pulls; ornate chrysanthemum-form door handles with gold-tone inlay
• Use: Storage of kimono and folded garments
• Modern Use: Bedroom wardrobe or clothing storage chest; entryway cabinet for outerwear and accessories; living room display armoire in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior
• Features: Two stacking sections with visible horizontal seam; upper section with small hinged doors and several compact drawers; large central double doors with spectacular split chrysanthemum handles; multiple full-width drawers in the base; black iron corner brackets and carrying fittings throughout; uniform straight-grained wood panels on all faces
• Dimensions: 36"W x 16 1/2"D x 65 1/4"H
• Condition: Good -- consistent with age; appears cleaned or lightly refreshed; hardware intact throughout

A commanding piece of Japanese antique furniture -- the Taisho-era Kimono tansu brings over a century of craftsmanship, warmth, and living history into any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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