Vintage Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest With Large Woven Panel Hikido Door And Multi-sized Drawers - 1940s Showa Era (25D-C416)

Vintage Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest With Large Woven Panel Hikido Door And Multi Sized Drawers, Showa Era (SKU 25D-C416)

Showa-era cha tansu with striking woven hikido panel and beautifully figured wood sliding doors.

This vintage Japanese cha tansu (tea chest) offers a refined balance of texture and function, with a large woven-panel hikido door above richly grained wood sliding doors and an array of multi-sized drawers. Designed for the preparation and service of tea, it combines open shelving for display with enclosed storage for chadōgu (tea utensils), making it an elegant focal piece in either a traditional washitsu or a modern interior.

The warm, deep-brown finish highlights the natural movement of the wood grain, while the basket-weave surface of the upper sliding door adds subtle visual depth. Brass-toned kanagu pulls and round hikite finger holds provide understated accent points, and the rounded frame edges soften the overall profile. Practical yet serene, this cha tansu brings authentic Showa-period craftsmanship into contemporary living, dining, or tea spaces.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (vintage)
• Material: Hardwood with woven panel and metal hardware
• Use: Cha tansu tea chest for storing and displaying tea utensils, ceramics, and everyday tableware
• Features: Large woven-panel hikido door, figured wood sliding doors, multi-sized drawers, open shelving, brass-tone pulls, rounded frame edges
• Dimensions: 31"W x 14"D x 39"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

A versatile cha tansu that lends authentic Japanese character and finely crafted storage to any tea corner or living 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.