Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono tansu, Taisho 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A0480

Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono tansu, Taisho 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A0480

A stately two-section antique Kimono tansu in warm straight-grained wood, fitted with pierced iron hardware and a generous arrangement of sliding doors, hinged cabinet doors, and full-width drawers.

A Kimono tansu is a traditional Japanese clothing chest designed to store folded kimono, obi sashes, and textile accessories in an orderly and protective way. This fine example of Japanese antique furniture dates to the Taisho era (1912-1926), a period when Japanese cabinetmakers were refining the Kimono tansu form into ever more practical and visually refined designs. The piece is constructed in two stacking sections from a straight-grained wood consistent with the warm, honey-toned timbers favored in Taisho-era domestic furniture. The upper section features a pair of sliding doors concealing an open shelf and a cluster of small interior drawers -- ideal for accessories, folded cloth, or personal items. Below the sliding doors, a hinged double-door cabinet opens to reveal a full-width interior shelf, providing generous space for folded garments. The lower section houses a series of wide, full-width drawers fitted with iron ring pulls, each drawer face centered with a round iron knob. Iron corner fittings and a pair of finely pierced decorative handle plates on the central cabinet doors add handcrafted character consistent with quality Taisho-era tansu work.

In today's home, this antique Kimono tansu functions beautifully as a bedroom wardrobe or clothing storage chest -- its generous height and varied interior layout accommodating folded linens, sweaters, accessories, and more with ease. Used as entryway furniture, the lower drawers hold shoes, scarves, and everyday essentials while the upper cabinet stores items out of sight. Design enthusiasts drawn to Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic will appreciate the warm grain and restrained iron hardware, which blend seamlessly into minimalist or mid-century modern interiors. The piece also makes a striking living room accent -- a display cabinet for ceramics, books, or curated objects. As a gift for collectors or a unique housewarming gift, few pieces carry the presence and history of an authentic handcrafted Japanese tansu chest of this scale and quality.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho, 1912-1926
• Material: Straight-grained hardwood (consistent with kiri wood (paulownia) or a similar warm-toned Japanese timber); iron hardware throughout
• Use: Storage of folded kimono, obi, and textile accessories; general clothing and household storage
• Modern Use: Bedroom wardrobe and clothing chest; entryway console and storage cabinet; living room display cabinet for ceramics or books
• Features: Two-section stacking construction; upper section with sliding doors, open shelf, and small interior drawers; middle hinged double-door cabinet with interior shelf and iron corner fittings; pierced decorative iron handle plates on cabinet doors; lower section with multiple full-width drawers fitted with iron ring pulls and round iron knobs; clean straight-grain panels throughout
• Dimensions: 37"W x 16 1/2"D x 63 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A commanding piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this Taisho-era Kimono tansu brings over a century of quiet craftsmanship and warm, natural beauty to 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.

All antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.