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
$1,200.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 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.

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