Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono tansu, Taisho, circa 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A016

Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono tansu, Taisho, circa 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A016

A stately Taisho-era Isho tansu with pierced iron hardware and silk tassels -- a rare and complete antique Japanese furniture piece in exceptional condition.

A Kimono tansu is a traditional Japanese clothing chest designed to store folded kimono, obi sashes, and fine textiles with great care. This tall, three-section cabinet exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Taisho period (1912-1926), when Japanese cabinetmakers blended classical tansu construction with a growing appreciation for elegant, restrained decoration. The straight, fine grain of the wood -- consistent with sugi (cryptomeria/cedar) -- glows with a warm honey tone across every panel, door, and drawer face. The upper section features sliding panel doors with inset finger pulls, a row of small pull-out drawers fitted with cast metal bail handles, and a lockable side compartment complete with its original key. The middle section opens via wide double doors adorned with a pair of pierced iron pulls of exceptional quality -- their openwork cloud-and-scroll design is a hallmark of skilled Taisho-era metalwork -- and accented with deep burgundy silk tassels. Inside, a sliding pull-out shelf provides easy access to neatly folded garments stored below. The lower section carries wide, substantial drawers with cast metal drop handles, offering generous storage. Decorative iron corner fittings with embossed floral motifs reinforce the joints throughout, adding both structural integrity and visual drama to this handcrafted Japanese antique furniture piece.

Today this Kimono tansu is as functional as it is beautiful, and its generous proportions make it a commanding statement in any modern home. Stand it in a master bedroom as a wardrobe alternative or linen cabinet -- the interior shelf and deep drawers handle folded clothes, extra bedding, or fine textiles with ease. In a living room or entryway, its warm cedar tones and architectural silhouette anchor a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic perfectly, while the lockable compartment offers discreet storage for valuables. The cabinet also works handsomely as an entryway furniture piece -- storing scarves, bags, and accessories behind the central double doors while the lower drawers keep shoes and accessories organized. With its mix of compartments, doors, and drawers all in one tall frame, this antique tansu is a remarkably versatile and unique housewarming gift or collector's centerpiece for anyone who loves Japanese design.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho, circa 1912-1926
• Material: Straight-grained wood, consistent with sugi (cryptomeria/cedar); cast iron hardware with pierced and embossed decoration; silk tassels
• Use: Traditional Isho tansu (clothing chest) for storing folded kimono and fine textiles
• Modern Use: Bedroom wardrobe or linen cabinet; living room or entryway statement cabinet in a Japandi or minimalist decor scheme; secure storage cabinet with lockable compartment for valuables
• Features: Three-section stacking construction; upper section with sliding panel doors, small pull-out drawers with cast metal bail handles, and a lockable hinged side door with key; central section with large double doors fitted with pierced iron pulls and silk tassels, interior pull-out shelf; lower section with multiple wide drawers with cast metal drop handles; decorative embossed iron corner fittings throughout
• Dimensions: 36"W x 17"D x 63 3/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and complete piece of antique Japanese furniture -- this Taisho Kimono tansu brings century-old craftsmanship, warm natural wood, and timeless wabi-sabi elegance to any modern bedroom or living space.

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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