Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono tansu, Taisho, circa 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-B010

Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono tansu, Taisho, circa 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-B010

A stacking two-section textile tansu in warm honey-toned wood, with original iron hardware and working key -- a rare survivor of Taisho-era Japanese antique furniture.

A Kimono tansu is a traditional Japanese clothing chest designed to store folded kimono and fine textiles flat, keeping delicate silks crease-free and protected. This handsome example is built in two separable stacking sections, each housing multiple wide, shallow drawers sized precisely for full-width textile storage -- a hallmark of the Isho tansu family of Japanese antique furniture. The warm, straight-grained wood -- consistent with kiri wood (paulownia), the classic choice for Kimono tansu -- glows with a honey amber tone that has deepened beautifully over a century of use. Each drawer front is fitted with a cast iron bail handle in a gently curved form typical of the Taisho period, and every drawer is secured by a small round lock escutcheon. The original key, still attached, completes this remarkably intact piece. Iron corner reinforcements on the sides of each section provide structural strength while lending an understated industrial elegance to the overall silhouette.

In a modern home, this Kimono tansu works effortlessly as a bedroom dresser or clothing chest, offering generous, crease-friendly drawer depth for sweaters, linens, or layering pieces. Its clean proportions and warm wood tone make it equally at home as an entryway console -- keys, scarves, and seasonal accessories close at hand -- or as a living room accent chest beneath a mirror or artwork. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of its aged grain and patinated iron hardware slots naturally into Japandi-style interiors or any space that values the beauty of handcrafted Japanese furniture. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a collector's centerpiece, this tansu brings a century of quiet Japanese craftsmanship into daily life.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho, circa 1912-1926
• Material: Kiri wood (paulownia), with cast iron bail handles, round lock escutcheons, and iron corner hardware
• Use: Storage of folded kimono and textiles; Isho tansu (clothing chest)
• Modern Use: Bedroom dresser or clothing chest; entryway console with storage; living room accent chest
• Features: Two separable stacking sections; multiple wide shallow drawers throughout; each drawer fitted with cast iron bail handles and a round lock escutcheon; iron corner reinforcements on both sections; original working key included; warm honey-toned straight grain throughout
• Dimensions: 37"W x 16 1/2"D x 45"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this Taisho Kimono tansu brings warmth, history, and quiet craftsmanship to any modern bedroom or entryway.

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.