Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Distinctive Hardware On Five Full-width Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-B002)

Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Distinctive Hardware On Five Full Width Drawers, Taisho Era (SKU 25D-B002)

Two-section Taisho-era kimono tansu with five full-width drawers and bold hand-forged iron fittings.

This handsome antique kimono tansu is crafted as a traditional two-section chest, designed for easy transport and flexible placement within the Japanese home. The warm, honey-toned casework is contrasted by deep black iron hardware, creating a clean, architectural presence that suits both classic and contemporary interiors.

Five full-width drawers offer generous storage for garments, textiles, or modern essentials, each fronted with round lock plates featuring a stylized crest motif and sturdy warabite-style pulls. Side carrying handles, corner brackets, and the central stacking lock plates all speak to the chest’s original functional life while adding strong decorative rhythm to the façade.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho period, early 20th century
• Material: Softwood carcass with hand-forged iron hardware
• Use: Storage chest for kimono, clothing, and household textiles; versatile as a bedroom dresser, entry chest, or living room storage
• Features: Two-section stacking construction; five full-width drawers; distinctive round lock plates with crest motif; forged iron corner brackets and warabite-style pulls; side carrying handles and stacking latch; visible joinery and maker’s mark on the side
• Dimensions: 38 1/8"W x 17 1/8"D x 47"H
• Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear, patina to wood and iron, and small marks consistent with use

A refined and practical Japanese tansu that brings authentic Taisho-period character and generous 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.

All vintage and 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.