Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Five Full Width Warabite Pull Drawers (SKU: 25D-A425) -

Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Five Full-width Warabite Pull Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-A425)

SKU:
25D-A425
$950.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 36 3/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 46"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Fukutsuka
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Five Full Width Warabite Pull Drawers (SKU 25D-A425)

Taishō-era two-section kimono tansu with five full-width warabite drawers and original iron fittings

This classic Japanese kimono tansu is crafted as a true two-section chest, designed to separate for transport yet read as a single, harmonious cabinet in the room. The warm, straight-grained wood is simply finished to highlight its natural figure, while the full-width drawers offer generous storage for folded kimono, textiles, or modern wardrobe pieces.

Five graduated drawers run the full span of the case, each fitted with traditional warabite (fern-shoot) iron pulls and round lock escutcheons, one retaining a working key. Tall side braces and corner plates in blackened iron emphasize the vertical lines and speak to the chest’s original purpose as a durable household tansu from early 20th-century Japan.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period, circa 1920s
  • Material: Solid softwood carcass with iron warabite pulls and hardware
  • Use: Kimono tansu for clothing and textile storage; ideal today as a bedroom chest, entry cabinet, or living room storage
  • Features: Two-section construction; five full-width drawers; traditional warabite pull handles; round lock plates with key; tall side braces; warm natural finish with visible grain
  • Dimensions: 36 3/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 46"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and patina consistent with age and use

A versatile Taishō-era kimono tansu that brings authentic Japanese craftsmanship and practical storage to any interior.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

Additional Information
size:
36 3/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 46"H
inspector:
Fukutsuka