Vintage Japanese Chadogu Cabinet with Complete Tea Ceremony Utensil Set, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26M-009-1

Vintage Japanese Chadogu Cabinet with Complete Tea Ceremony Utensil Set, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26M-009-1

A complete chadogu collection housed in a handcrafted wood cabinet -- everything needed for the way of tea, gathered in one elegant ensemble.

A chadogu cabinet is a traditional Japanese storage cabinet designed to house the full set of utensils used in chado, the Japanese tea ceremony. This Early Showa-period example is a tall, narrow hardwood cabinet with a drop-front panel and multiple open shelves divided by a central vertical partition -- a layout purpose-built to cradle each utensil in its proper place. The set includes a pale celadon-glazed mizusashi (fresh water jar) with fitted lid, a richly flecked stoneware chawan (tea bowl) with layered blue-green and amber glaze, a white glazed chawan, a red lacquer natsume (tea caddy) with black lacquered interior, a celadon fluted container, a bamboo chasen (whisk), and a bamboo hishaku (water ladle) -- a remarkably complete gathering of vintage Japanese tea ceremony utensils. The cabinet itself shows a clean, functional aesthetic consistent with handcrafted Japanese craft traditions of the prewar era.

Today this set offers extraordinary versatility for the modern home. Display the open cabinet on a sideboard or console table as a living room accent, filling the shelves with small ceramics, incense holders, or sculptural objects in a wabi-sabi aesthetic. The individual pieces are equally at home styled on a kitchen shelf or home office surface as part of a Japandi-style vignette. For the tea enthusiast, the set is fully functional and ready for use. A truly unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates the quiet beauty of Japanese vintage craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Hardwood cabinet (likely sugi or similar softwood/hardwood); celadon-glazed stoneware mizusashi with lid; flecked stoneware chawan; white glazed chawan; red and black lacquer natsume; celadon fluted ceramic cup; bamboo chasen and hishaku
• Use: Storage and transport of chado (tea ceremony) utensils; housing chadogu for chanoyu practice
• Modern Use: Living room display cabinet for ceramics or decorative objects; functional matcha tea set for home use; Japandi-style decorative accent for entryway or home office
• Features: Tall narrow cabinet with drop-front panel; multiple open shelves with central vertical divider; finger-hole pull on upper panel; complete accompanying tea utensil set including mizusashi, two chawan, natsume, celadon cup, chasen, and hishaku
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and complete set of vintage Japanese tea ceremony utensils in their original cabinet -- an authentic piece of chado heritage ready to bring warmth and mindful beauty to any modern home.

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 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.