Vintage Japanese Two Section Unique Cha Tansu Tea Chest With Two Glass Sliding Doors, 3 Drawers And Cutting Board - 1960s Showa Era (25D-C012)

Unique Vintage Japanese Two Section Cha Tansu Tea Chest With Two Sliding Doors Drawers And Cutting Board, 1960s (SKU 25D-C012)

Classic two-section cha tansu with textured glass shoji-style doors and practical storage for the Japanese tea corner.

This vintage Japanese cha tansu is a two-section tea chest designed for organizing chadōgu (tea utensils) and everyday tableware. The upper case features paired glass sliding doors framed in warm hardwood, allowing a soft, diffused view of the contents while protecting them from dust and moisture—ideal for displaying yunomi, kyūsu, and small dishes.

Below, a generous work surface sits over three slim drawers and a pair of wooden hikidō sliding doors, offering discreet storage for linens, trays, and utensils. Simple brass pulls, clean rectilinear lines, and the original warm-brown finish give this tansu a distinctly Showa-era modern sensibility that integrates easily into both traditional and contemporary interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (circa 1960s)
• Material: Hardwood with textured glass and metal hardware
• Use: Cha tansu tea chest for storing and serving tea utensils and tableware
• Features: Two-section construction; upper case with two textured glass sliding doors; lower case with three drawers and wooden hikidō sliding doors; broad work surface; original metal pulls; understated Showa-era design, Sliding Cutting board.
• Dimensions: 31"W x 18"D x 58"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and patina to wood and hardware

A refined cha tansu that brings authentic Japanese tea-corner atmosphere and practical storage to any 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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