Vintage Japanese Tea Chest (Cha Tansu) with Kuri – Early 2000s Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-C305) - 1

Vintage Japanese Tea Chest (Cha Tansu) with Kuri – Early 2000s Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-C305)

SKU:
25M-C305
$1,300.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 21 1/2"W x 11 3/4"D x 25 3/4"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Harada
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Tea Chest (Cha Tansu) — 2000s, Heisei Era (SKU C305)

Harmony in Craft, Beauty in Function

This exquisite Cha Tansu (茶箪笥), or tea chest, is a contemporary homage to centuries of Japanese craftsmanship. Crafted in the early 2000s during the Heisei era, it captures the aesthetic balance between utility and serene design. The warm reddish-brown frame pairs beautifully with the gold-accented patterned sliding doors and drawers, creating a striking piece that radiates quiet refinement.

Originally used to store tea utensils, cups, and seasonal tableware, this chest now serves as a beautiful fusion of tradition and modern sensibility. Its asymmetrical arrangement of drawers and sliding panels embodies Japanese spatial harmony, while the ornate drawer pulls add a subtle flourish. Whether placed in a tea room, living space, or studio, it offers practical storage with poetic charm.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 2000s, Heisei Era

  • Material: Wood with decorative panel inlays and iron drawer pulls

  • Use: Tea utensil storage, display, small household organization

  • Features: Asymmetrical layout, six drawers, four sliding doors, intricate patternwork

  • Dimensions: 21 1/2"W x 11 3/4"D x 25 3/4"H

  • Condition: Excellent, with minimal signs of use

A graceful blend of the old and new, this tea chest invites both admiration and everyday use—where tradition meets the rhythm of modern living.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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

Additional Information
size:
21 1/2"W x 11 3/4"D x 25 3/4"H
inspector:
Harada