Small Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 1900s, 1890s

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This antique Japanese tansu chest from the Meiji period features five drawers in different sizes, with original iron hardware and … Read more This antique Japanese tansu chest from the Meiji period features five drawers in different sizes, with original iron hardware and handles. The dark finish and beautifully worn surface give it an immediate sense of warmth, even in a clean, minimalist interior.

Dimensions: height 52.5 cm, width 59 cm, depth 37 cm.

The layout makes it especially practical: two smaller top drawers with ring pulls for small items, a combination of a narrower and a wider drawer in the middle, and a spacious bottom drawer for larger things. The side carrying handles are still present as well, which fits nicely with the idea of a movable, everyday storage piece.

Place it in an office for stationery and tools, in a craft corner for materials, or use it as a compact display chest for ceramics, books, or objects.

Condition: clear signs of age and wear to the edges and surface, consistent with its age; sturdy and fully usable. See less