Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono tansu, Taisho, circa 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-B026

Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono tansu, Taisho, circa 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-B026

A stately two-section stacking tansu in warm honey-toned wood, fitted with iron bail handles and a working lock -- a hallmark of Taisho-era Japanese antique furniture.

A Kimono tansu is a traditional Japanese clothing chest designed to store folded kimono and fine garments flat, protecting delicate silks from creasing and dust. This handcrafted Japanese tansu chest is constructed in two stackable sections -- a form prized for its portability and practicality -- joined by decorative iron corner fittings with a shaped, heart-motif cutout that is characteristic of the Taisho period. The body displays a fine straight-grain wood, likely kiri (paulownia), with a warm amber patina that has deepened beautifully over a century of use. Multiple full-width drawers slide smoothly on hand-fitted runners, each drawer front fitted with a pair of curved metal bail handles and a raised round knob pull. The top drawer retains its original lock plate and working key -- a rare and desirable detail in a chest of this age. A sculpted apron on the raised base adds an elegant finishing touch to this piece of antique Japanese craft.

In a modern home, this Kimono tansu works effortlessly as a bedroom dresser, providing generous drawer storage for clothing, linens, or folded textiles while serving as a warm focal point in Japandi-style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors. Its substantial width and clean silhouette make it equally at home as an entryway console or hallway storage chest, with the flat top surface ideal for displaying ceramics, ikebana, or seasonal objects. The two-section construction means the upper and lower units can also be used independently -- one as a sideboard in a dining room or living room accent piece, the other as a low bedroom organizer. A truly distinctive gift for collectors of Japanese antique furniture or anyone who appreciates heirloom-quality craftsmanship.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho, circa 1912-1926
• Material: kiri wood (paulownia) body; iron hardware fittings with decorative shaped plates
• Use: Storage of folded kimono and garments; traditional household clothing chest
• Modern Use: Bedroom dresser or clothing storage; entryway console with display surface; separable units as independent living room or dining room accent pieces
• Features: Two-section stacking construction with iron corner connector fittings; multiple full-width drawers on hand-fitted runners; paired curved metal bail handles and round knob pull on each drawer; top drawer with original lock plate and working key; shaped apron on raised platform base
• Dimensions: 36 3/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 46"H
• Condition: Excellent -- warm age patina throughout; all drawers slide smoothly; lock and key functional; minor surface marks consistent with age

A century-old piece of Japanese antique furniture that brings the quiet elegance of Taisho craftsmanship into any modern bedroom, entryway, or living 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 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.