Japanese Choba Dansu (merchant's cabinet) – sugi and hinoki – Taisho period, ca. 1912–1926 - Softwood - Japan - Taishō period (1912-1926)
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Authentic Taishō period choba dansu from Japan, mainly in sugi with hinoki, measuring about 94 cm wide by 96 cm tall and 45 cm deep, in good restored condition with dark iron fittings and a hidden compartment.
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Authentic Japanese choba-dansu (商場箪笥), a traditional merchant's or trader's cabinet, dating from the Taishō period (1912–1926).
The cabinet has the characteristic layout of a choba-dansu, with multiple drawers, two central sliding doors and a lower cabinet with latticework. The front is richly equipped with dark iron hardware, including corner fittings, plate hinges, handles and decorative reinforcements.
The cabinet is made in light and relatively soft Japanese wood sugi (Japanese cedar) in combination with hinoki (Japanese cypress) and/or other traditional Japanese softwoods. The dark reddish-brown finish contrasts nicely with the black iron hardware.
Notably is the combination of the large number of drawers and compartments with the central sliding doors. The cabinet also has a hidden/secret compartment, characteristic of some Japanese tansu.
The back consists of broad vertical solid wood sections and clearly shows the traditional construction method. The drawers and other interior parts are lighter in color than the exterior.
The cabinet is in good, restored condition with age- and use-related traces appropriate to its age. Scratches, discolorations, wear and small irregularities in the wood are part of its historic character. See the photos for an accurate impression.
A decorative and functional Japanese antique cabinet with a particularly architectural front and beautiful traditional iron hardware.
Origin: Japan
Type: Choba-dansu / merchant's cabinet
Period: Taishō, 1912–1926
Material: mainly sugi, combined with hinoki/other Japanese softwood; iron hardware
Dimensions: approx. 94 × 96 × 45 cm
Note: due to size and weight, pickup is preferred or collection via carrier.
Authentic Japanese choba-dansu (商場箪笥), a traditional merchant's or trader's cabinet, dating from the Taishō period (1912–1926).
The cabinet has the characteristic layout of a choba-dansu, with multiple drawers, two central sliding doors and a lower cabinet with latticework. The front is richly equipped with dark iron hardware, including corner fittings, plate hinges, handles and decorative reinforcements.
The cabinet is made in light and relatively soft Japanese wood sugi (Japanese cedar) in combination with hinoki (Japanese cypress) and/or other traditional Japanese softwoods. The dark reddish-brown finish contrasts nicely with the black iron hardware.
Notably is the combination of the large number of drawers and compartments with the central sliding doors. The cabinet also has a hidden/secret compartment, characteristic of some Japanese tansu.
The back consists of broad vertical solid wood sections and clearly shows the traditional construction method. The drawers and other interior parts are lighter in color than the exterior.
The cabinet is in good, restored condition with age- and use-related traces appropriate to its age. Scratches, discolorations, wear and small irregularities in the wood are part of its historic character. See the photos for an accurate impression.
A decorative and functional Japanese antique cabinet with a particularly architectural front and beautiful traditional iron hardware.
Origin: Japan
Type: Choba-dansu / merchant's cabinet
Period: Taishō, 1912–1926
Material: mainly sugi, combined with hinoki/other Japanese softwood; iron hardware
Dimensions: approx. 94 × 96 × 45 cm
Note: due to size and weight, pickup is preferred or collection via carrier.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Taishō period (1912-1926)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Softwood
Height
96 cm
Width
94 cm
Title of artwork
Japanese Choba Dansu (merchant's cabinet) – sugi and hinoki – Taisho period, ca. 1912–1926
Depth
45 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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