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Antique Japanese Kura Storeroom Door Cast Iron Hardware Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 952289 (stock# E289)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $495  Heavy antique door from a Japanese kura, or storehouse, from the late Edo-Period (c. 1850). The traditional Japanese house is very minimally furnished, with furniture often changing seasonally. When not in use, furnishings and other valuables were placed in the kura, or safe storehouse. These traditional storehouses may have been made from stone to protect them from fire. The doors of the kura, like this one, typically feature solid, heavy construction, often with cast iron or steel locking ...click for details Antique Japanese Kura Storeroom Door Cast Iron Hardware Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 952286 (stock# E290)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $495  Heavy antique door from a Japanese kura, or storehouse, from the late Edo-Period (c. 1850). The traditional Japanese house is very minimally furnished, with furniture often changing seasonally. When not in use, furnishings and other valuables were placed in the kura, or safe storehouse. These traditional storehouses may have been made from stone to protect them from fire. The doors of the kura, like this one, typically feature solid, heavy construction, often with cast iron or steel locking ...click for details Antique Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 952258 (stock# E279)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $2495  Beautiful two section antique Japanese mizuya dansu, or kitchen tansu chest. Liberal use of handsomely figured keyaki (zelcova), a prized Japanese hardwood typically used only for accents and decorative panels on higher quality tansu. Face frames are of solid keyaki, with extensive mortise and tenon joinery. Framing panels of sugi, or Japanese cedar. Sliding doors, door panels, and drawer fronts all of solid keyaki. Note continuous grain patterns of the sliding doors, and well as the book m ...click for details Antique Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 952243 (stock# E278)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1295  Beautiful and unique Japanese mizuya dansu, one section tansu chest designed for use in the kitchen; late Meiji-Period (c.1900). Very good condition, thoroughly cleaned and waxed to a lustrous golden patina. Very unusual configuration, with removable door on the upper right-hand side. The three grid-work style doors feature painstaking latticework joinery. They were originally lined with wire mesh, which allowed ventilation while keeping out unwanted pests, much like the design of a pie safe. ...click for details Antique Japanese Kiri Dansu Clothing Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1920   item# 924020 (stock# E264)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1395  Three section Japanese antique isho dansu, or clothing chest, dating to the Taisho-period (1912-1926). Hand 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. This chest has been thoroughly cleaned and buffed with golden-hued beeswax to enhance the deep patina. Very good overall condition, other than light wear and tear typical of vintage. There is some slight separation (1/16" ...click for details Antique Japanese Kiri Kimono Dansu Clothing Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1920   item# 923741 (stock# E263)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1395  Three section Japanese antique isho-dansu, or clothing chest, dating to the Taisho-period (1912-1926). This tansu is crafted almost entirely from Kiri, or Paulownia wood, prized by Japanese furniture makers for being strong, lightweight, and naturally resistant to damage from pests or the elements. Tansu of this style were traditionally given as bridal gifts, and used to store fine kimono and other valuable linens. This chest has been thoroughly cleaned and restored to its original luster with c ...click for details Antique Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1920   item# 923695 (stock# E248)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $2495  Beautiful antique Japanese mizuya dansu, or kitchen tansu chest. This tansu is crafted from hinoki and sugi, subspecies of cypress indigenous to Japan. The drawers and doors are accented with panels of handsomely figured keyaki, a prized Japanese hardwood. The tansu dates to the Meiji-Period (c.1900), and is in good to excellent condition. It has been carefully restored, and waxed and buffed to a warm golden patina. The piece is two sections, fitting snugly together with pegs. In stacked configu ...click for details Antique Japanese Lacquered Sado Island Isho Dansu Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 916323 (stock# E247)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1995  Large antique Japanese lacquered isho-dansu, or clothing chest, dating to the Meiji-Period (c.1890). This tansu hails from Japan's Sado Island, a region known for fine lacquered furniture and distinctive hardware. It measures 44 1/2 inches wide by 17 inches deep, by 45 inches tall when in traditional stacked configuration. The two sections may also be used independently, each approximately 22 1/2 inches tall. Ve ...click for details Antique Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 916265 (stock# E244)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1795  Japanese antique mizuya dansu, sideboard style kitchen tansu chest. Meiji-Period (c.1900); good to excellent condition. Framing crafted from finely grained Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Panels of Sugi (Japanese Cedar). Thoroughly cleaned and restored; painstakingly hand waxed to bring out the lustrous golden patina. Tansu measures 32 inches tall by 17 1/2 inches deep, by ...click for details Antique Japanese Lacquered Nihonmatsu Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1910   item# 916251 (stock# E246)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $2495  Stunning antique Japanese two-section clothing tansu chest, or isho dansu. This chest originates from the Nihonmatsu area of northern Japan, a region noted for distinctive, high-quality lacquered furniture. Meiji-Period (c.1900). Cases constructed of Sugi (Japanese Cedar), with drawer fronts crafted from beautifully grained Keyaki, a prized Japanese hardwood. Finished with a gorgeous deep red lacquer. Cast-iron handles are solid and excellent quality, with detailed protective plates depicting sa ...click for details Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Burl Wood Keyaki Drawers Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1920   item# 901915 (stock# E243)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1495  Beautiful antique two section Japanese tansu chest, featuring burled keyaki drawer fronts and decorative glass paneled sliding doors. Pre-WWII Showa-Period (c.1930). Drawers are constructed of sugi (Japanese cedar) and mahogany with burled veneer. Case constructed of sugi, with veneered face. Glass panels in upper section feature chrysanthemum, or kiku, design. Overall good condition; some very slight warping evident in the larger drawer fronts. When stacked, the tansu measures 62 1/4 inches tal ...click for details Antique Japanese Two Section Kiri Wood Isho Dansu Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1910   item# 901878 (stock# E219)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1495  Antique Japanese isho dansu, clothing tansu chest; Meiji-Period (c.1910). Two section dresser, designed to function as a single stacked unit, but also can be used separately. Total combined measurements are approximately 64 inches tall, 40 1/2 inches wide, and 16 inches deep. Top and bottom section divided roughly 40"/24". Excellent restored condition; thoroughly cleaned, waxed, and buffed to a lustrous patina. Drawers and doors crafted from beautifully grained kiri, or paulownia ...click for details Antique Japanese Lacquered Sendai Region Isho Dansu Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 901870 (stock# E218)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1995  Early Meiji-Period (c.1880) Japanese lacquered tansu chest, 39 1/2 inches wide, 33 inches tall and 16 inches deep. This isho-dansu, or clothing chest, originates from the Sendai region in Northern Japan. This area is widely recognized for fine lacquered furniture, in particular the distinctive and ornate cast iron hardware. Crafted entirely from sugi, commonly known as Japanese Cedar, with a deep red finish. Decorative lock plates are fashioned in the image of lotus blossoms. Very good overal ...click for details Antique Japanese Kiri Isho Dansu Clothing Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 901846 (stock# D221)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $1195  Two section Japanese isho dansu clothing storage tansu chest. Crafted primarily of kiri (paulownia) wood, prized among Japanese furniture makers. Each section measures approximately 37" wide, 16" deep, and 19" tall; can be used separately or as a single stacked unit, standing 38 inches combined. Excellent condition; thoroughly cleaned and waxed with warm golden brown beeswax. Handles and front hardware fashioned from Japanese bronze; hardware on sides and back are painted cast-iro ...click for details Antique Japanese Lacquered Bo Dansu Meiji Tansu Chest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900   item# 879399 (stock# E213)  click for details Armas Imports, Inc. 213.814.8677 $795  Japanese antique lacquered small tansu chest, dating to the mid Meiji-Period (c.1900). 30 inches tall, 28 1/2 inches wide and 15 inches deep. Excellent condition, thoroughly cleaned and restored. Cabinet crafted from lacquered Matsu, or Japanese Pine, with drawers of Keyaki, an exotic hardwood indigenous to Japan. Designed for secure storage, with locks on the upper drawers, and a wooden locking bar, or bo, which secures the four main drawers. The locking mechanisms have been internally dis ...click for details pages:  1   2