Cómoda - Madeira sólida de kiri japonesa (Kiri) - Japão

Masterpiece Antique Japanese Paulownia Wood Kimono Cabinet - Natural Kiri Ishisho Tansu Chest of Drawers with Ornamental Hardware & Sliding Trays - Mid-20th Century
Description

【The Zenith of Japandi Contrast Art】
In the contemporary world of high-end interior design, the "Japandi" style stands at the absolute zenith of refined minimalism, beautifully marrying the cozy warmth of Scandinavian hygge with the serene, rustic soul of Japanese Wabi-Sabi. Authentic vintage Japanese furniture like this natural Paulownia (Kiri) tansu represents the ultimate focal artifact for such spaces. As masterfully demonstrated in the lifestyle gallery, the light, warm tone of untreated organic timber combined with historic iron fittings introduces a serene yet striking presence against neutral plaster walls and textured linen textiles. Positioned as a grand statement cabinet in a modern bedroom, dressing room, or living space, it anchors modern Western rooms with irreplaceable oriental poetry.
A magnificent, multi-section traditional Japanese clothing storage chest (Ishisho Tansu) crafted entirely from high-grade Paulownia wood (Kiri), highly revered in Japan for its light weight, natural flame resistance, and climate-regulating humidity protection. The cabinet is thoughtfully divided into multiple stackable modules for functional versatility.

The focal point is the large central double-door compartment featuring elaborate fan-shaped pierced metal faceplates with decorative tassels. Opening these doors reveals an internal system of smooth sliding wooden trays (Kimono-bon) designed specifically for storing delicate silk textiles flat. Surrounding this are multiple sliding-door compartments and smooth-running stacked drawers adorned with classic iron bail handles (Kaku-han-hashi / Mokkō style pulls).

Material:
Solid Japanese Paulownia wood (Kiri), forged iron hardware, decorative silk tassels.

Technique: Traditional Japanese cabinetry (Sashimono), precision tongue-and-groove joinery, hand-fitted drawer construction, decorative metal ironwork with pierced filigree (Sukashi).

Condition & Important Notes for Buyers:
Good vintage condition with an authentic historic character and beautiful natural patina. The structural framework is perfectly stable, sturdy, and well-preserved. Please carefully and thoroughly review all the detailed close-up photographs provided in the listing gallery to examine specific age-related details, including light surface scuffs, small natural grain cracks near panel joints, localized timber wear, and faint water/age marks on the side panels. These minor marks of historic passage through time do not affect its functionality and offer an authentic vintage soul highly prized in Wabi-Sabi decor.

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