This antique Japanese document chest with drawers, a portable tansu, is crafted in solid wood with extensive hand-forged iron hardware, produced in Japan during the Meiji–Taishō period. Designed for secure storage, it combines durability and function.
This type of Japanese storage chest was used to keep valuables, documents or personal belongings. Its compact format with drawers allows efficient organization.
The construction features traditional Japanese joinery reinforced with iron plates, hinges and locking elements. The iron hardware adds both structural strength and a distinctive visual identity.
The surface shows a deep, rich patina, with visible wear, marks and oxidation on the iron, embodying the passage of time and aligning with wabi-sabi aesthetics.
In contemporary interiors, this piece works as a sculptural decorative object or small storage unit, ideal for Japandi, wabi-sabi or rustic minimalist spaces.
Details
- Dimensions: Width: 19 cm Depth: 27 cm Height: 20 cm
- Style: Traditional Japanese tansu
- Materials and techniques: Solid wood; hand-forged iron hardware, traditional joinery, structural reinforcements
- Place of origin: Japan
- Period: Meiji – Taishō
- Date of manufacture: Circa 1880–1920
- Condition / Notes: Good; wood wear, iron oxidation, visible marks consistent with age and use
This piece has been carefully selected as part of the collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
Give a point of originality to your home with a unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style bringing personality to your home. This small antique Japanese chest can be combined with any of our nightstands or with our available antique chests of drawers.
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