Superb quality antique choba-dansu, Japanese merchant tansu chest. This piece dates to the late Meiji-Period (c.1900), and features exceptional craftsmanship. The frame and drawer fronts are constructed of finely grained hinoki, a subspecies of cypress indigenous to Japan, with sugi (Japanese cedar) panels. The drawer cases are crafted from kiri, or paulownia. The choba dansu measures a little under 36 inches (3') in both width and height, and 17 1/2" deep. The two sliding doors hi ...click for details
Antique isho-dansu, or Japanese clothing chest, dating to the late Meiji-period (early 1900's). This single section tansu is crafted from Kiri, or Paulownia wood, prized by Japanese furniture makers for being strong, lightweight and naturally resistant to damage from pests or the elements. It has been thoroughly cleaned and restored with a light brown-hued beeswax, and is in very good condition. The chest measures roughly 42 1/4" tall by 33 1/4" wide by 15 1/2" deep.
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Breathtaking lacquered isho-dansu, or clothing chest, dating to the Meiji-period (late 1800's). This piece originates from the Yonezawa Prefecture, a region noted for excellent quality lacquered tansu. Each section of this chest measures 22 1/2" tall by 43" wide by 17 1/2" tall, and combine to make a large and impressive chest. The drawer fronts are thick, beautifully grained keyaki (zelkova), finished with a warm, orange-red lacquer. The working lock plates are large, yet ...click for details
