日本産の桐材（キリ材） - 明治後期から大正期（おおよそ1900年代後半〜1920年代）
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Authentic antique Japanese Kasane-Tansu two-section stackable clothing chest dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period (c. 1900–1920s), made of Japanese Paulownia wood with patinated forged iron hardware, overall dimensions W 90 cm × D 38.7 cm × H 145.5 cm, in fair to good condition with age-related wear and a damaged lower junction bracket, drawers sliding and upper horizontal door functioning without a key.
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Authentic Antique Japanese Two-Section Stackable Clothing Tansu Chest - Rustic Wooden Wardrobe with Sliding Door & Beautifully Weathered Patina - Meiji / Taisho Period
【Description】
A wonderfully atmospheric and beautifully weathered Japanese Kasane-Tansu (stackable clothing chest) dating from the late Meiji to the Taisho period. This piece represents the quintessential rustic elegance of traditional provincial Japanese furniture, boasting a dark, rich umber tone developed naturally over a century of domestic use.
The chest features a unique and balanced asymmetric layout: the top-left section houses a smooth horizontal sliding door storage cabinet alongside nested mid-sized drawers, while the remaining expanse is dedicated to five large, deep drawers with classic iron warabite (bracken-fern style) drop handles. Structurally, it is designed in two primary stacking sections resting on a separate base frame molding, allowing for versatile placement—either stacked vertically to save space or arranged side-by-side as low rustic sideboards.
With its raw, unpretentious textures and powerful historical presence, this Tansu is an exceptional statement piece for rustic modern, loft, or Wabi-Sabi themed interiors.
【Material】
Japanese Paulownia (Kiri) wood, patinated forged iron hardware.
【Technique】
Traditional Japanese regional joinery, aged dark stain finish.
【Condition】
Fair to Good antique condition with a magnificent historical character. The wood surface shows prominent signs of age, including natural oxidation, drying cracks, scuffs, and organic wear. The backboards show traditional historic household maintenance, including old fabric/paper tape reinforcement across the wood-shrinkage seams (visible in close-up photos). The upper horizontal sliding door functions correctly and opens smoothly without a key (no key included). Structurally functional, all drawers slide as intended for an authentic period piece.
【Hardware & Structural Note】
Please note that one of the iron interlocking/connecting brackets at the lower junction/base section is damaged and partially missing (clearly documented in the final close-up photograph). Despite this antique hardware deficiency, the tiers still stack together statically and function reliably for normal display use. The upper horizontal sliding door functions correctly and opens smoothly without a key (no key included). All drawers slide as intended for an authentic period piece.
【Period】
Late Meiji to Taisho Period (c. 1900–1920s)
Authentic Antique Japanese Two-Section Stackable Clothing Tansu Chest - Rustic Wooden Wardrobe with Sliding Door & Beautifully Weathered Patina - Meiji / Taisho Period
【Description】
A wonderfully atmospheric and beautifully weathered Japanese Kasane-Tansu (stackable clothing chest) dating from the late Meiji to the Taisho period. This piece represents the quintessential rustic elegance of traditional provincial Japanese furniture, boasting a dark, rich umber tone developed naturally over a century of domestic use.
The chest features a unique and balanced asymmetric layout: the top-left section houses a smooth horizontal sliding door storage cabinet alongside nested mid-sized drawers, while the remaining expanse is dedicated to five large, deep drawers with classic iron warabite (bracken-fern style) drop handles. Structurally, it is designed in two primary stacking sections resting on a separate base frame molding, allowing for versatile placement—either stacked vertically to save space or arranged side-by-side as low rustic sideboards.
With its raw, unpretentious textures and powerful historical presence, this Tansu is an exceptional statement piece for rustic modern, loft, or Wabi-Sabi themed interiors.
【Material】
Japanese Paulownia (Kiri) wood, patinated forged iron hardware.
【Technique】
Traditional Japanese regional joinery, aged dark stain finish.
【Condition】
Fair to Good antique condition with a magnificent historical character. The wood surface shows prominent signs of age, including natural oxidation, drying cracks, scuffs, and organic wear. The backboards show traditional historic household maintenance, including old fabric/paper tape reinforcement across the wood-shrinkage seams (visible in close-up photos). The upper horizontal sliding door functions correctly and opens smoothly without a key (no key included). Structurally functional, all drawers slide as intended for an authentic period piece.
【Hardware & Structural Note】
Please note that one of the iron interlocking/connecting brackets at the lower junction/base section is damaged and partially missing (clearly documented in the final close-up photograph). Despite this antique hardware deficiency, the tiers still stack together statically and function reliably for normal display use. The upper horizontal sliding door functions correctly and opens smoothly without a key (no key included). All drawers slide as intended for an authentic period piece.
【Period】
Late Meiji to Taisho Period (c. 1900–1920s)
Details
王朝様式/時代
Late Meiji to Taisho Period (c. 1900–1920s)
アイテム数
1
素材
Japanese Paulownia (Kiri) wood
高さ
145.5 cm
幅
90 cm
奥行き
38.7 cm
コンディション
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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