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Fine Vintage Japanese 2-Section Paulownia Cabinet (Ishō Tansu) - Engraved Brass Fittings, Inner Kimono Trays & Drawers - Showa Period

Description
【The Zenith of Japandi Contrast Art】
I den samtiden verden av eksklusiv interiørdesign står «Japandi»-stilen på selve zenit av raffinert minimalisme, som vakkert forener den koselige varmen i skandinavisk hygge med den rolige, rustikke sjelen i japansk wabi-sabi. Ekte vintage japansk møbel som denne flotte Paulownia-kleskapet representerer det ultimate fokusartiet for slike rom. Som det er demonstrert i livsstilsgaleriet, introduserer de myke, dempede grålige blond-wood-fargene og det intrikat gravert dekorativt messingsbeslag et rolig, men funksjonelt nærvær mot rå teglvegger, varm murstein og organiske lin tekstiler. Plassert som en stor garderobe, høyt skap eller oppbevaringssidebord, forankrer den moderne vestlige interiøret med ugjenkallelig oriental poesi.
An exceptional mid-century Japanese layered clothing chest (Kasane Isho Tansu), traditionally hand-crafted from lightweight, moisture-regulating Paulownia wood (Kiri).

Constructed in a functional 2-section modular design resting on a dedicated wooden base frame for ease of placement and transportation, this chest includes:

Upper Section: Double hinged doors (Kannon-biraki) decorated with finely chased brass hinges and lock plates featuring elegant scrollwork (Karabana / Arabesque pattern). The interior opens to reveal five flat sliding kimono storage trays (Kimono-bunko), three small organizer drawers, and upper storage compartments.

Lower Section: Deep full-width storage drawers equipped with original engraved keyhole escutcheon plates and classic bail handles.

Paulownia wood (Kiri) has been prized in Japan for centuries for its natural resistance to humidity, insect-repellent properties, and fire resistance, making it the ideal traditional vessel for preserving textiles, garments, and heirlooms.

Material:
Natural Paulownia wood (Kiri), decorative engraved brass hardware, iron stacking brackets.

Technique:
Traditional Japanese cabinetry (Sashimono joinery), chased/engraved brass metalwork (Chōkin), un-lacquered natural wood finish.

Condition & Important Notes for Buyers:
Authentic vintage condition with genuine signs of age, historical use, and natural patina. The structural frame and modular stacking body remain solid and stable.

Please carefully review the following honest historical condition disclosures:
Hinge & Lock Fitting Alignment (Upper Section): The lower-left brass door hinge and the central lock plate/handle mechanism on the upper doors display loose alignment and light vintage play consistent with decades of use. The doors function, but may benefit from slight realignment or screw tightening for optimal smooth closure.
Hardware Incompletion (Lower Section): On the bottom drawer front, the right-side metal bail handle is missing/detached (the left handle and keyhole plate remain intact).

Wood Grain & Surface Aging:
Minor surface scuffs, light edge wear, slight discoloration inside the trays, and subtle natural timber drying marks typical of mid-century Paulownia wood.
Please inspect all detailed close-up photographs in the gallery to review these specific vintage details before bidding.

Period
Mid-20th Century (Showa Period, ca. 1950s–1970s)