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Antique Japanese tansu chest – Japan, circa 1910
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This antique Japanese tansu chest is a chest of drawers in wood with iron hardware. It originates from Japan, from the Meiji period, when the tansu organised the clothes and goods of the home.
The tansu was the storage piece par excellence of the Japanese home, meant to keep kimonos, documents or utensils. Its sober construction prioritises function and solidity.
The body is of wood, probably Japanese cedar (sugi), with three drawers and a small locking compartment. The pulls and escutcheon are of forged iron.
The wood keeps a warm patina and the hardware its dark tone. The surface reads authentic, with no restoration to mask it.
Today it serves as a bedside piece, side cabinet or open storage. It fits wabi-sabi, japandi and minimalist interiors, where it brings warmth and material presence.
Details
Ref.: AM35015
Dimensions: Length 53 cm – Width 31 cm – Height 40 cm
Style: Japanese
Materials and techniques: Japanese cedar wood (sugi), probably; forged iron hardware; traditional Japanese joinery.
Place of origin: Japan
Period: Meiji period
Date of manufacture: Circa 1910
Condition: Good. Wood with a warm patina and hardware with wear consistent with age. Wear consistent with age and use.
This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
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Additional details:
- Brand: AMARU
- Style: Japanese
- Style: wabi-sabi
- Style: japandi
- Style: minimalist
- Material: Japanese cedar (sugi)
- Material: forged iron
- Period: Meiji period
Specifications
CategoryChest of drawersConditionGoodColorsBrown, BlackMaterialIron, WoodStyleVintageHeight53 cmWidth31 cmDepth40 cmSeller locationGelida (Barcelona), SpainDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalGelida (Barcelona), SpainOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 1 sale