Title of Artwork: Vintage Japanese Keyaki Wood Mini Chest of Drawers – Takayama Keyaki Kogei – 5 Drawers – Hida Takayama Craft Artist: Takayama Keyaki Kogei Co., Ltd. Size Height: 22 cm Width: 25.5 cm Depth: 17 cm Weight 2500 g / 2.5 kg Artist Profile Takayama Keyaki Kogei Co., Ltd. is a woodworking manufacturer based in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, an area famous for its long tradition of fine Japanese woodworking. Specializing in keyaki (Japanese zelkova) craftsmanship, the company is known for creating durable and elegant wooden furniture and craft items that emphasize the natural beauty of the wood grain and traditional Hida woodworking techniques. * Object: Chest of drawers / Mini tansu * Material: Keyaki wood (Japanese zelkova) * Style: Japanese traditional * Period: Showa Period (mid-20th century) * Country of Origin: Japan * Condition: Very good condition * Handmade: Yes This elegant vintage mini chest of drawers was produced by Takayama Keyaki Kogei Co., Ltd., a respected woodworking manufacturer from Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, an area renowned for traditional Japanese craftsmanship and fine woodworking traditions rooted in the heritage of the “Hida no Takumi” master carpenters. Crafted from beautiful Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood, this five-drawer chest showcases the dramatic natural grain and warm amber tones for which keyaki furniture is highly prized. The compact form combines practicality with refined Japanese aesthetics, making it ideal as a jewelry chest, stationery organizer, tea accessory storage, or elegant interior décor piece. The surface retains a rich sheen developed through age and careful preservation, and the condition is remarkably well maintained for a vintage piece. The sturdy construction and timeless design reflect the enduring quality associated with Hida Takayama woodworking traditions. A sophisticated and highly collectible Japanese vintage storage chest that beautifully represents the harmony of natural materials and traditional craftsmanship. Keywords: Handcrafted, Vintage, Showa Period (mid-20th century), Japanese Keyaki Wood, Chest of Drawers, Hida Takayama Craft, Wooden Tansu, Japanese Interior Décor Usage: Jewelry storage, tea utensils storage, stationery organizer, collectible Japanese interior décor, small valuables chest. ⸻ Size Height: 22 cm Width: 25.5 cm Depth: 17 cm ⸻ Weight 2500 g / 2.5 kg ⸻ Condition The chest is in remarkably good vintage condition with only minor signs of age and use. The wood grain, finish, and drawer structure remain beautifully preserved. ⸻