{"id":264846,"date":"2026-01-19T12:56:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T11:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=264846"},"modified":"2026-01-26T18:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:19:41","slug":"antique-japanese-mizuya-tansu-cabinet-taisho-showa-period-c-1912-1970-71-am27071","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.stg.uzero.cat\/en\/antique-furniture\/antique-japanese-mizuya-tansu-cabinet-taisho-showa-period-c-1912-1970-71-am27071\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Japanese tansu cabinet &#8211; Taish\u014d \/ Showa Period (c.1912-1970) #71"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Antique Japanese tansu cabinet &#8211; Taish\u014d \/ Showa Period<\/strong> (c.1912-1970)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>Length: 93 cm Depth: 49 cm Height: 163 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style: <\/strong>Taish\u014d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Materials and techniques: <\/strong>Shorea (Shorea spp.), Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora), Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), Plywood<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place of origin:<\/strong> Japan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Epoch: <\/strong>Late Taish\u014d, early Showa period<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date of manufacture:<\/strong> Circa 1912-1970<\/li>\n<li><strong>Condition:<\/strong> Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Original Japanese cabinet in the Taish\u014d style, a domestic storage piece conceived during a transitional period in Japan, when traditional craftsmanship coexisted with new formal influences and the early modernization of interior spaces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The cabinet presents a well-proportioned vertical structure, with an upper section featuring hinged doors that open onto interior shelving, and a lower section composed of sliding doors and integrated drawers. This combination of open and closed storage responds to a practical and flexible use, characteristic of early 20th-century Japanese furniture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Crafted in solid wood, the exterior displays a deep, dark patina developed through time and sustained use, while the interior retains a lighter tone, highlighting the natural contrast between function and aging. The original metal fittings, discreet and functional, reinforce the sober and utilitarian character of the piece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Free of unnecessary ornamentation, this cabinet embodies the spirit of the Taish\u014d period: honest, well-constructed furniture designed to integrate naturally into domestic life. Its architectural presence and generous storage capacity make it an especially versatile piece today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ideal as a cupboard, storage unit, or vertical sideboard, it integrates effortlessly into contemporary, wabi-sabi, or eclectic interiors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Historical Context \u2014 Taish\u014d Period<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Taish\u014d period (1912\u20131926) marked a moment of cultural openness in Japan, with increased Western influence and a shift toward more rational forms. In furniture and architecture, traditional woodworking techniques were preserved while introducing more structured compositions and a clearer functional organization of space. Taish\u014d furniture is defined by its balance between inherited craftsmanship and early modern sensibilities.<\/p>\n<p>The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique produced by the passage of time.<\/p>\n<p>Give a point of originality to your home with a unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style bringing personality to your home. This antique Japanese kitchen cabinet can be combined with any of our <a href=\"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/en\/product-category\/antique-tv-cabinets\/\">tv furniture <\/a>or with our available <a href=\"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/en\/product-category\/antique-console-tables\/\">antique console tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>ONE OF A KIND<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antique Japanese tansu cabinet &#8211; Taish\u014d \/ Showa Period (c.1912-1970) Dimensions: Length: 93 cm Depth: 49 cm Height: 163 cm Style: Taish\u014d Materials and techniques: Shorea (Shorea spp.), Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora), Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), Plywood Place of origin: Japan Epoch: Late Taish\u014d, early Showa period Date of manufacture: Circa 1912-1970 Condition: Good. 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