Vintage Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest with Sliding Doors, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0292

Vintage Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest with Sliding Doors, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0292

A characterful mid-century Japanese tea chest with open upper shelving and brocade-trimmed sliding doors below.

This vintage Japanese cha tansu presents a clean, low profile with a rectangular top, an open upper shelf area, and a lower storage section fitted with two sliding doors. The frame has a deep reddish-brown finish, and the lower door fronts are bordered with green-and-gold patterned textile trim around cream-colored center panels. Small round pulls complete the doors, while the broad top and middle shelf surfaces offer practical display and serving space. The overall form is simple, functional, and well suited to the restrained elegance associated with mid-Showa household furnishings.

Traditionally inspired and highly adaptable, this piece works beautifully today as a compact tea chest, low cabinet, or display shelf in a living room, dining area, or entryway. The open upper section can hold teaware, small ceramics, books, or seasonal objects, while the enclosed lower compartment keeps smaller household items tucked away. Its horizontal silhouette and understated decorative details pair easily with both traditional Japanese interiors and modern Japandi-style spaces.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Wood with dark reddish-brown finish; sliding doors with cream-colored panels and green-and-gold patterned trim; small round metal pulls
• Use: Cha tansu tea chest; low storage cabinet with open shelf and enclosed sliding-door compartment
• Modern Use: Tea storage cabinet, low console, display shelf for ceramics, books, or decorative objects
• Features: Rectangular top; open upper shelf area; lower compartment with two sliding doors; patterned trim around door panels; raised base
• Dimensions: 29"W x 15 1/2"D x 23 1/2"H
• Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear

A versatile and appealing Japanese tea chest that brings practical storage and quiet vintage character to a wide range of interiors.

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.