Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Hikido Sliding Door, Kannon Biraki Door And Three Warabite Pull Full-width Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-A033)

Antique Japanese Three Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Hikido Sliding Door Kannon Biraki Door And Three Warabite Pull Full Width Drawers (SKU 25D-A033)

Taishō-era three-section kimono tansu with hikido sliding doors, Kannon biraki doors, and full-width warabite-pull drawers.

This elegant antique kimono tansu is a classic three-section chest designed for organizing folded kimono and accessories in a traditional Japanese home. The warm, honey-toned wood is accented with understated black iron hardware, giving the piece a refined yet practical presence that suits both period interiors and modern spaces.

The upper section features hikido sliding doors and a small interior kozuka of drawers, ideal for obi-age, obijime, or jewelry. The central Kannon biraki double doors open wide to reveal spacious shelving for stacked garments, secured by decorative lock plates with a working key. Below, three full-width drawers with classic warabite pulls offer generous storage for kimono, linens, or contemporary wardrobe pieces while preserving the tansu’s original Taishō character.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taishō period (early 20th century)
• Material: Solid wood with iron hardware
• Use: Kimono and clothing storage; general household or bedroom tansu
• Features: Three-section construction; upper hikido sliding doors; central Kannon biraki doors with lock and key; interior kozuka drawers; three full-width drawers with warabite pulls; original black iron corner and hinge hardware
• Dimensions: 37 1/4"W x 17"D x 64"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully balanced kimono tansu that brings authentic Taishō-era craftsmanship and highly functional storage to today’s interiors.

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.