{"id":265199,"date":"2026-06-30T10:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=265199"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:55:17","slug":"antique-tansu-japanese-chest-of-drawers-meiji-taisho-period-c-1868-1926-43-am27043","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.stg.uzero.cat\/en\/antique-furniture\/antique-tansu-japanese-chest-of-drawers-meiji-taisho-period-c-1868-1926-43-am27043\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Tansu Japanese chest of drawers &#8211; Meiji \/ Taish\u014d period (c.1868-1926) #43"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Antique Tansu Japanese chest of drawers &#8211; Meiji \/ Taish\u014d period<\/strong> (c.1868-1926)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>Length: 84 cm Depth: 44 cm Height: 99 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style: <\/strong>Meiji<\/li>\n<li><strong>Materials and techniques: <\/strong>Paulownia (Paulownia spp.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place of origin:<\/strong> Japan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Epoch: <\/strong>Late Meiji, early Taish\u014d period<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date of manufacture:<\/strong> Circa 1868-1926<\/li>\n<li><strong>Condition:<\/strong> Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Original Japanese tansu from the Meiji period, with a vertical format and compact, well-balanced proportions, conceived as a practical piece of domestic storage. The composition is structured through a sequence of four wide drawers, emphasizing its functional and architectural character.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The piece is crafted entirely from paulownia (<i>Paulownia spp.<\/i>), a light and stable wood highly valued in Japanese furniture for its resistance to humidity and dimensional changes. This choice allows for a robust yet lightweight construction, ideal for furniture intended to be durable and, when necessary, movable within the home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The fa\u00e7ade features original iron fittings, including recessed pulls, circular lock plates, and reinforced corner brackets. These elements provide both structural strength and a sober graphic contrast against the warm tone of the wood. The surface retains a deep, uneven patina, with visible wear, scratches, and softened edges consistent with decades of use, reinforcing its authentic wabi-sabi character.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Meiji period (1868\u20131912) marked a profound transformation in Japanese society, during which traditional craft techniques adapted to new forms of domestic organization. Furniture from this era is characterized by modularity, durability, and a rational approach to storage. The use of paulownia reflects a material culture based on lightness, mobility, and longevity, essential in everyday life in late 19th-century Japan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With its dimensions, this tansu works naturally as a chest of drawers, auxiliary storage cabinet, or statement piece in contemporary, Japanese, or eclectic interiors.<\/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 chest of drawers can be combined with any of our <a href=\"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/en\/product-category\/antique-wardrobes\/\">cabinets<\/a> or with our available <a href=\"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/en\/product-category\/antique-sideboards\/\">antique sideboards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>ONE OF A KIND<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antique Tansu Japanese chest of drawers &#8211; Meiji \/ Taish\u014d period (c.1868-1926) Dimensions: Length: 84 cm Depth: 44 cm Height: 99 cm Style: Meiji Materials and techniques: Paulownia (Paulownia spp.) Place of origin: Japan Epoch: Late Meiji, early Taish\u014d period Date of manufacture: Circa 1868-1926 Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. 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