Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Large Kannon Biraki Door And Three Warabite Pull Drawers - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-A413)

Antique Japanese Two Section Kimono Tansu Chest With Large Kannon Biraki Door And Three Warabite Pull Drawers (SKU 25D-A413)

Taishō-era two-section kimono tansu with large kannon biraki doors and classic warabite pulls

This elegant antique kimono tansu is a two-section chest designed for the careful storage of folded kimono and textiles. The upper case features impressive kannon biraki double doors that open wide to reveal full-width sliding trays and shelves, allowing garments to be laid flat and accessed with ease while keeping their folds crisp.

Below, three spacious drawers with traditional warabite (bracken-shaped) iron pulls provide generous space for obi, undergarments, and accessories. The warm, straight-grained softwood, simple rectilinear form, and restrained iron hardware embody the quiet refinement of early 20th-century Japanese cabinetry, making this tansu a functional storage piece as well as a striking focal point in either a Japanese or contemporary interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taishō period (c. 1920s)
• Material: Natural softwood with iron hardware
• Use: Kimono and textile storage; versatile wardrobe or linen chest
• Features: Two-section construction; large kannon biraki doors; internal sliding trays and small drawers; three lower drawers with warabite pulls; decorative pierced door plates; working lock hardware
• Dimensions: 35 3/4"W x 16 1/2"D x 63 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent, with light wear and patina consistent with age

A refined example of Japanese tansu craftsmanship, ready to bring warm character and organized storage to your 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.

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