{"id":267556,"date":"2026-02-27T10:06:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T09:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/?post_type=product&p=267556"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:52:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:52:49","slug":"antique-japanese-cedar-tea-cabinet-cha-tansu-taisho-showa-period-c-1912-1945-32-am27032","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.stg.uzero.cat\/en\/antique-furniture\/antique-japanese-cedar-tea-cabinet-cha-tansu-taisho-showa-period-c-1912-1945-32-am27032\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Japanese cedar tea cabinet (Cha Tansu) \u2013 Taisho \/ Showa \u2013 circa 1912\u20131945 #32"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antique Japanese tea cabinet (cha tansu)<\/strong> from the late Taisho to early Showa period, made circa 1912\u20131945 in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica<\/em>), conceived as a functional domestic piece for storing tea utensils and everyday objects.<\/p>\n

During this period, Japanese furniture production evolved toward lighter and more accessible forms while maintaining a strong artisanal identity. The cha tansu<\/em> became a common element in domestic interiors, combining storage, drawers and display areas for tableware and small objects.<\/p>\n

The structure features sliding glass doors, interior shelving and a lower arrangement of drawers in varying sizes, reflecting a practical organization adapted to daily use. The decorative upper panel introduces a subtle ornamental element, while metal handles maintain a restrained and functional aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Japanese cedar provides lightness, stability and a warm texture, visible in the straight grain and natural tone of the wood. The surface retains a soft patina with wear marks and tonal variations that speak to its history. Today it works beautifully as a display cabinet, side piece or accent furniture, especially suited to wabi-sabi or contemporary interiors seeking material authenticity.<\/p>\n

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