Casket - High-grade Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) - Japan
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Vintage Japanese Keyaki folding writing desk sewing chest, circa 1970s–1980s, with high‑grade Keyaki veneer and black iron hardware, 34 × 34 × 34 cm, weight about 4 kg, red felt-lined drawers and multi‑tier storage, not lockable and in good condition with minor aging.
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Vintage Japanese Keyaki Folding Writing Desk Sewing Chest – Convertible Table Vanity Box with Red Felt Drawers & Iron Hardware
【Description】
An exceptionally clever and versatile vintage Japanese wooden convertible vanity chest (Needlework Box / Folding Desk Tansu), finished in rich Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) grain with ornate iron hardware.
Artisanal Ingenuity & Multi-Functional Design:
Folding Extension Desk: Features a drop-leaf side panel supported by a swing-out bracket, expanding into a compact writing slope or desktop surface.
Multi-Tiered Storage Layout: Outfitted with an upper hinged lid compartment, double front cabinet doors, and multiple small interior drawers lined with vivid red protective felt.
Portable Craftsmanship: Designed with a sturdy top iron carrying handle, decorative corner brackets (Kado-kanagu), and traditional ring door pulls.
Contemporary Interior Display:
With its compact 34 cm cubic proportion and multi-functional storage design, this charming vintage chest serves as an elegant jewelry box, stationery organizer, or accent side table for modern Japandi interiors.
【Materials & Construction】
Timber:
High-grade Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) veneer on solid wooden framework with a polished chestnut-amber finish.
Hardware & Lining: Blackened iron hinges, corner brackets, and handles; red felt lining inside drawers.
【Condition】
Exhibits fine, exceptionally clean vintage condition overall with well-preserved finishes. Condition details include:
Faint, natural age-related surface scuffs and light rubbing around the foldable hinge joint edges.
Folding desk mechanism, hinged top lid, cabinet doors, and internal drawers open smoothly and operate properly.
Important Note:
This is an authentic vintage item showing soft signs of handling. Please carefully inspect all provided high-resolution detailed photographs to verify the exact physical condition prior to placing your bid.
【Period】
Circa 1970s–1980s (Showa Period)
【Dimensions & Estimated Weight】
Width (Closed): 34.0 cm
Depth: 22.5 cm
Height: 34.0 cm
Vintage Japanese Keyaki Folding Writing Desk Sewing Chest – Convertible Table Vanity Box with Red Felt Drawers & Iron Hardware
【Description】
An exceptionally clever and versatile vintage Japanese wooden convertible vanity chest (Needlework Box / Folding Desk Tansu), finished in rich Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) grain with ornate iron hardware.
Artisanal Ingenuity & Multi-Functional Design:
Folding Extension Desk: Features a drop-leaf side panel supported by a swing-out bracket, expanding into a compact writing slope or desktop surface.
Multi-Tiered Storage Layout: Outfitted with an upper hinged lid compartment, double front cabinet doors, and multiple small interior drawers lined with vivid red protective felt.
Portable Craftsmanship: Designed with a sturdy top iron carrying handle, decorative corner brackets (Kado-kanagu), and traditional ring door pulls.
Contemporary Interior Display:
With its compact 34 cm cubic proportion and multi-functional storage design, this charming vintage chest serves as an elegant jewelry box, stationery organizer, or accent side table for modern Japandi interiors.
【Materials & Construction】
Timber:
High-grade Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) veneer on solid wooden framework with a polished chestnut-amber finish.
Hardware & Lining: Blackened iron hinges, corner brackets, and handles; red felt lining inside drawers.
【Condition】
Exhibits fine, exceptionally clean vintage condition overall with well-preserved finishes. Condition details include:
Faint, natural age-related surface scuffs and light rubbing around the foldable hinge joint edges.
Folding desk mechanism, hinged top lid, cabinet doors, and internal drawers open smoothly and operate properly.
Important Note:
This is an authentic vintage item showing soft signs of handling. Please carefully inspect all provided high-resolution detailed photographs to verify the exact physical condition prior to placing your bid.
【Period】
Circa 1970s–1980s (Showa Period)
【Dimensions & Estimated Weight】
Width (Closed): 34.0 cm
Depth: 22.5 cm
Height: 34.0 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
4 kg
Wood type
High-grade Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova)
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
34 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
22.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Can Be Locked
No
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