Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Hikido, Kiri-mon Kanagu On Kannon Door And Warabite Pull Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-A473)

Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Hikido Mon Kanagu On Kannon Door And Warabite Pull Drawers, Kiri (SKU 25D-A473)

Taishō-era three-section kimono tansu with kiri mon kanagu, kannon biraki doors, and classic warabite pulls

This elegant antique kimono tansu is a three-section chest (mizuya-style stacking construction) designed for organizing robes and personal garments in a traditional Japanese home. The façade is composed of vertical sugi grain panels framed with softly chamfered edges, creating a warm, architectural presence that sits comfortably in both classic and contemporary interiors.

The upper section features sliding hikidō doors above a row of small drawers, while the center showcases refined kannon biraki double doors accented with pierced iron fittings and deep indigo tassels. Below, two full-width drawers with iron warabite-style pulls offer generous storage. Delicate round escutcheons bearing a stylized kiri mon crest and original key hardware complete the piece, highlighting its Taishō-period craftsmanship.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taishō period (early 20th century, circa 1920s)
• Material: Solid softwood carcass (likely sugi/cedar) with iron kanagu fittings
• Use: Kimono and textile storage tansu; ideal today as a bedroom wardrobe, entry cabinet, or living room statement storage
• Features: Three-section stacking construction; upper hikidō sliding doors; central kannon double doors with pierced kiri mon kanagu and tassels; lower full-width drawers with warabite pull drawers; original iron lock plates and key; warm vertical grain panels and rounded frame edges
• Dimensions: 36"W x 17"D x 63 3/4"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear, small marks, and patina consistent with age and use

A finely detailed Taishō kimono tansu, ready to bring authentic Japanese character and practical storage to your 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.

All vintage and 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.