Antique Japanese Kimono tansu, Taisho period, 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A485

Antique Japanese Kimono tansu, Taisho period, 1912-1926 | SKU: 26J-A485

A stately two-section stacking chest with wide shallow drawers, dark metal drop handles, and centered lock escutcheons -- a hallmark of refined Taisho-era Japanese antique furniture.

A Kimono tansu is a traditional Japanese storage chest designed specifically to house folded kimono and fine textiles flat, without creasing. Crafted during the Taisho period (1912-1926), this handcrafted Japanese chest is built in the classic two-section stacking configuration, allowing it to be transported and reassembled with ease -- a practical feature of tansu design that also made these pieces prized possessions in well-appointed Japanese households. The wood displays a clean, straight grain consistent with a light-toned Japanese hardwood, finished to a warm amber tone that has deepened beautifully with age. Iron corner hardware reinforces the case sides, and each wide, shallow drawer is fitted with a centered round lock escutcheon and a pair of arched metal drop handles -- details that are characteristic of Taisho craftsmanship at its most refined. A period key on a red cord accompanies the chest, adding a charming note of authenticity.

With its generous drawer capacity and tall, upright silhouette, this Kimono tansu adapts effortlessly to modern bedroom decor as a striking clothing dresser or linen chest. Placed in an entryway, its wide drawers offer ample storage for scarves, accessories, and everyday essentials while making a bold statement in Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors. It also works beautifully as a home office storage console, keeping documents and supplies neatly organized behind a facade of honest, aged wood. A truly unique housewarming gift or collector's centerpiece, this piece brings the quiet elegance of early twentieth-century Japan into any contemporary living space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho period, approximately 1912-1926
• Material: Straight-grained wood, likely a light Japanese hardwood; dark metal drop handles and lock escutcheons; iron corner hardware
• Use: Storage of folded kimono and fine textiles; two-section stacking chest for household use
• Modern Use: Bedroom dresser or clothing chest; entryway console with drawer storage; home office storage cabinet
• Features: Two-section stacking construction; multiple wide, shallow full-width drawers; paired arched metal drop handles per drawer; centered round lock escutcheon on each drawer front; iron corner hardware on case sides; period key with red cord included
• Dimensions: 36"W x 15"D x 44 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and distinguished piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this Taisho-era Kimono tansu brings timeless craftsmanship and warm, storied character to 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.