Mid-Century Japanese Tea Chest, 1970s

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Exquisite vintage Cha Tansu or Japanese tea chest.

This tea chest features five drawers and two storage compartments with sliding … Read more Exquisite vintage Cha Tansu or Japanese tea chest.

This tea chest features five drawers and two storage compartments with sliding doors, one of which is glass-paneled. Dimensions: 105.5 cm in height, 89 cm in width, 35.5 cm in depth.

A unique piece of interior décor that will infuse your home with an authentic Japanese ambiance, dating back to the 1930s. This chest is a remarkable example of Japanese craftsmanship.

Pay close attention to the wooden joints, where no nails or screws have been used, and the fine finishing with beautifully grained veneer.

In good condition, with normal signs of use. Cha Tansu, also known as Chabitsu or Chagama Tansu, is specially designed for storing and displaying tea utensils used in the Japanese tea ceremony. "Cha" refers to tea, and "Tansu" means chest or storage. See less