Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Kannon Biraki Door And Multi-sized Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-A421)

Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Kannon Biraki Door And Multi Sized Drawers, 1920s (SKU 25D-A421)

Taishō-era two-section kimono tansu with elegant kannon biraki doors and versatile drawer storage

This classic Japanese kimono tansu is crafted in two stacking sections, combining a broad upper cabinet with kannon biraki (double-opening) doors and a bank of multi-sized drawers below. The warm, straight-grain Kiri wood, framed edges, and understated metal pulls express the clean, modern sensibility of late Taishō design while preserving traditional tansu proportions.

Behind the decorative brass lock plates, the upper compartment offers generous storage for folded kimono or bedding, while the graduated lower drawers are ideal for obi, accessories, or contemporary use as clothing and linen storage. Original metal hardware, working locks with keys, and the modular two-piece construction make this chest both an authentic antique and a highly functional statement piece for today’s interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1920s Taishō period (Taishō era)
• Material: Natural Kiri (Paulownia) wood with iron and brass hardware
• Use: Traditional kimono tansu for clothing and textile storage; ideal today as a bedroom chest or living-room storage cabinet
• Features: Two-section stacking construction; kannon biraki double doors with decorative brass lock plates; multi-sized drawers with original iron warabite-style pulls; locking drawers and cabinet with keys; warm natural finish highlighting the grain
• Dimensions: 37"W x 18"D x 52 3/8"H
• Condition: Excellent

A refined Taishō kimono tansu that brings authentic Japanese craftsmanship and practical, organized 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.