Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Kiri-mon Hardware On Large Kannon Biraki Door And Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-A427)

Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Mon Hardware On Large Kannon Biraki Door And Drawers, Kiri (SKU 25D-A427)

Elegant Taishō-era two-section kimono tansu with kiri-mon hardware and large kannon-biraki door for refined textile storage.

This antique Japanese kimono tansu is a classic two-section chest (nidan tansu) designed for organizing folded kimono and obi. The warm, honey-toned casework is accented by dark iron fittings, including pierced drawer pulls and circular plates that evoke the stylized kiri-mon crest, giving the piece a quiet yet formal presence suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

The upper section features a large kannon-biraki door and sliding panel compartment above small accessory drawers, while the lower section offers a generous bank of full-width drawers for garments and linens. Side-mounted carry handles and stacking hardware confirm its original modular design, allowing the chest to be separated for transport or reconfigured in a modern home as a statement storage piece.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taishō period (early 20th century)
• Material: Natural softwood carcass with iron kiri-mon style hardware
• Use: Kimono tansu for clothing, textiles, and household storage
• Features: Two-section construction; large kannon-biraki door; sliding panel compartment; multiple graduated drawers; decorative pierced iron pulls; kiri-mon inspired lock plates; side carrying hardware
• Dimensions: 37"W x 16 3/4"D x 64"H
• Condition: Excellent, with light age-appropriate wear and a well-preserved finish

A fine, functional kimono tansu that brings authentic Taishō-era craftsmanship and serene Japanese character 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.