Cabinet - Japanese Zelkova - Japan
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Good-condition Chadansu tea cabinet in solid keyaki (Japanese Zelkova), made in Japan in the 1950s–1960s as part of a Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu; three tiers with upper sliding glass doors and interior features, middle four sliding panels, lower three drawers with iron drop handles, on a hakama plinth; dimensions 120 cm high, 80 cm wide, 42 cm deep; weight 38 kg.
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finely crafted Japanese **Chadansu (茶箪笥)** — a traditional tea cabinet — handsomely executed in solid **Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova, *Zelkova serrata*)**, the most prized of all Japanese hardwoods for cabinetmaking. Produced in Japan during the mid-Shōwa period (approximately 1950–1970), this piece exemplifies the post-war revival of high-quality domestic joinery, where Edo-period sashimono techniques were paired with subtle mid-century modernist refinement.
The cabinet is composed of three thoughtfully arranged tiers:
- **Upper register:** Two large *hikichigai* (sliding) doors fitted with original panes of glass, providing a refined display area for tea wares and ceramics. To the right, a stepped interior reveals a small drawer, an elegantly curved **Z-form display shelf**, and a slatted *sunoko*-style platform — most likely intended for the considered arrangement of *chaire*, *natsume*, or small porcelain.
- **Middle register:** Four small sliding panel doors with deeply figured keyaki fronts, each fitted with cast-iron sunken finger pulls (*hikite*) — practical storage for tea utensils, *fukusa*, and accessories.
- **Lower register:** Three substantial drawers, each adorned with hand-cast **iron drop handles** (*warabi-te* style) bearing chiseled floral relief — characteristic of high-grade Showa cabinetry.
The whole rests upon a *hakama*-style plinth (footed base), giving the cabinet poise and visual balance.
finely crafted Japanese **Chadansu (茶箪笥)** — a traditional tea cabinet — handsomely executed in solid **Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova, *Zelkova serrata*)**, the most prized of all Japanese hardwoods for cabinetmaking. Produced in Japan during the mid-Shōwa period (approximately 1950–1970), this piece exemplifies the post-war revival of high-quality domestic joinery, where Edo-period sashimono techniques were paired with subtle mid-century modernist refinement.
The cabinet is composed of three thoughtfully arranged tiers:
- **Upper register:** Two large *hikichigai* (sliding) doors fitted with original panes of glass, providing a refined display area for tea wares and ceramics. To the right, a stepped interior reveals a small drawer, an elegantly curved **Z-form display shelf**, and a slatted *sunoko*-style platform — most likely intended for the considered arrangement of *chaire*, *natsume*, or small porcelain.
- **Middle register:** Four small sliding panel doors with deeply figured keyaki fronts, each fitted with cast-iron sunken finger pulls (*hikite*) — practical storage for tea utensils, *fukusa*, and accessories.
- **Lower register:** Three substantial drawers, each adorned with hand-cast **iron drop handles** (*warabi-te* style) bearing chiseled floral relief — characteristic of high-grade Showa cabinetry.
The whole rests upon a *hakama*-style plinth (footed base), giving the cabinet poise and visual balance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
38 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Manufacturer/brand
Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu
Material
Japanese Zelkova
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
120 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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