Antique Japanese Kimono tansu, Taisho 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A015

Antique Japanese Kimono tansu, Taisho 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A015

A stately two-section Kimono tansu from Taisho-era Japan -- blending generous storage capacity with handsome iron and brass hardware.

A Kimono tansu is a traditional Japanese clothing chest designed to store folded kimono and garments flat, protecting precious silk robes from creasing and damage. This Taisho-era example is constructed in two stacking sections: an upper double-door cupboard fitted with a brass lock and interior shelf for folded garments or accessories, and a lower section housing wide, shallow pull-out drawers -- each secured with a round lock escutcheon and fitted with cast metal bail handles. The straight, close grain visible throughout the exterior is consistent with softwood construction typical of Japanese antique furniture of this period. Decorative iron corner fittings punctuate the front and sides of both sections, lending the piece its characteristically strong, architectural presence. Original keys accompany the piece, a rare and appreciated detail in antique Japanese craft.

In a modern home, this Kimono tansu transitions beautifully into an everyday wardrobe cabinet or bedroom dresser, offering ample drawer storage for folded clothing alongside the shelved upper cupboard -- ideal for linens, accessories, or display objects. Its warm honey-toned wood and bold metal hardware make it a natural fit for Japandi style interiors, wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces, or any bedroom seeking a grounded, artisanal anchor piece. The locking cupboard could serve equally well as a home office storage cabinet for documents or valuables, while the full silhouette works handsomely as a living room accent or entryway furniture statement. A truly thoughtful housewarming gift for collectors of Japanese antique furniture or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese storage pieces with genuine history.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho, 1912-1926
• Material: Softwood, likely kiri wood (paulownia) or similar; cast metal bail handles and lock escutcheons; iron corner fittings; brass door lock hardware
• Use: Traditional kimono and clothing storage; upper cupboard with interior shelf for folded garments, lower section with wide pull-out drawers
• Modern Use: Bedroom dresser or wardrobe cabinet; home office storage for documents and valuables; living room or entryway furniture accent
• Features: Two-section stacking construction; upper double-door cupboard with interior shelf and working brass lock; multiple wide shallow drawers with round lock escutcheons and cast metal bail handles; decorative iron corner fittings on front and sides; original keys included
• Dimensions: 37"W x 18"D x 46 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A distinguished piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this Taisho Kimono tansu brings the quiet craftsmanship and enduring warmth of early 20th-century Japan into any modern home.

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.