19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Campaign Style Chest of Drawers

Description

This special piece is a Japanese campaign chest, or Tansu chest dating from the early 20th century. Crafted in Japan … more This special piece is a Japanese campaign chest, or Tansu chest dating from the early 20th century. Crafted in Japan during the Taishō period (1912-1926), it features exposed cross-lap joinery on top, and has all of its' original cast iron drawer pulls and corner brackets.

This tansu chest has four large drawers which offer ample storage space, and boasts a warm rich brown color with a rustic patina. Tansu chests were originally designed as portable storage chests (note the handle cut outs on each side) for clothing, and particularly the kimono. This Tansu was given as a marriage gift to a notable female Japanese musician.

With its clean lines and rich, rustic aesthetic, this Japanese Tansu Chest would be well suited to so many different settings. Use it as an entry chest, or for additional storage space in a living room, or bedroom. We also think it would make a wonderful oversized nightstand.


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