{"id":269571,"date":"2026-06-30T10:57:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.com\/?post_type=product&p=269571"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:03:51","slug":"antique-japanese-merchant-chest-choba-dansu-in-keyaki-wood-meiji-taisho-period-1880-1920-am30114","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amaruantiques.stg.uzero.cat\/en\/antique-furniture\/antique-japanese-merchant-chest-choba-dansu-in-keyaki-wood-meiji-taisho-period-1880-1920-am30114\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Japanese Merchant Chest (Choba-dansu) in Keyaki Wood \u2013 Meiji\u2013Taisho Period (c.1880\u20131920)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antique Japanese merchant chest (ch\u014dba-dansu) in keyaki wood dating from the late Meiji to early Taish\u014d period, circa 1880\u20131920.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This type of Japanese merchant chest<\/strong>, known as a ch\u014dba-dansu<\/strong>, was traditionally used in shops and merchant houses to store documents, money and business records. Its structure combines multiple drawers with a secure compartment designed to organize valuable items efficiently.<\/p>\n

The chest features five main drawers<\/strong> of varying sizes and a lateral compartment with a small door concealing additional interior drawers, a characteristic element found in many examples of traditional Japanese cabinetry<\/strong> used by merchants.<\/p>\n

The exterior is crafted primarily from keyaki wood (Japanese zelkova)<\/strong>, one of the most prized woods in Japanese antique furniture<\/strong>. Known for its durability and expressive grain, keyaki was commonly used for visible surfaces, while interior structures were often made from lighter woods such as sugi cedar or kiri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The piece retains its original hand-forged iron hardware<\/strong>, including drawer pulls, reinforcing plates and a large lock plate. These elements not only provided structural strength but also reflect the aesthetic character of Meiji period furniture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

An interesting feature of this chest is the presence of an old printed paper fragment<\/strong> attached to the side panel, likely a Meiji-period advertisement or calendar. Such details often reflect the everyday commercial environment in which these pieces were used.<\/p>\n

The surface shows a rich natural patina<\/strong> developed over decades of use, enhancing the authenticity and character of this collectible Japanese furniture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Today this piece can serve as a chest of drawers, storage cabinet or decorative statement piece in interiors inspired by the wabi-sabi aesthetic, Japandi interior design or minimalist interiors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Details<\/strong>
\nDimensions: Length: 89 cm Depth: 43 cm Height: 104 cm
\nOrigin: Japan
\nPeriod: Late Meiji \u2013 early Taish\u014d period
\nDate of manufacture: circa 1880\u20131920
\nMaterials and techniques: keyaki wood, sugi or kiri secondary woods, forged iron hardware
\nCondition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.<\/p>\n

This piece forms part of the collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique produced by the passage of time.<\/p>\n

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 chest of drawers can be combined with any of our wooden bowls<\/a> or with our available antique coffee tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Antique Japanese merchant chest (ch\u014dba-dansu) in keyaki wood dating from the late Meiji to early Taish\u014d period, circa 1880\u20131920. This type of Japanese merchant chest, known as a ch\u014dba-dansu, was traditionally used in shops and merchant houses to store documents, money and business records. 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