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A Decorative Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Table Cabinet C.1920
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A Decorative Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Table Cabinet C.1920

1900 - 1920
Description

An unusual Japanese black lacquer Kodansu table cabinet, decorated with trailing gold flowers and leaves. It has three drawers with small round metal handles and a shelf for display. It has some age related wear with some tiny pieces of lacquer missing (see images). It measures 33cm high x 33cm wider x 22cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Japanese Lacquer Table Cabinet to the 1920s.

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SA1164342
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BAKX
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Description
An unusual Japanese black lacquer Kodansu table cabinet, decorated with trailing gold flowers and leaves. It has three drawers with small round metal handles and a shelf for display. It has some age related wear with some tiny pieces of lacquer missing (see images). It measures 33cm high x 33cm wider x 22cm deep.
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Japanese Lacquer Table Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164342
Dealers Internal Ref
BAKX
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs.

A Decorative Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Table Cabinet C.1920

Archive II A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs. View II
Archive III A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs.
Archive V A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs. View V
Archive VI A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs. View VII
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A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs.
A Decorative Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Table Cabinet c.1920
Ref: SA1164342
A Japanese black lacquer table cabinet featuring three decorated drawers, an open upper shelf, and gold floral chrysanthemum motifs.
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  • ObjectTable Cabinet
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTaisho Period
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Metal
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsChrysanthemum motifs, Maki-e gold decoration, Ring pull handles, Open upper shelf
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Japanese black lacquer Kodansu table cabinet from the Taisho period functions as a compact storage piece on a sideboard top. The wooden construction wears a black finish embellished with gold maki-e decoration depicting trailing chrysanthemum flowers and foliage across the three drawers. Additional elements include an open upper shelf supported by sides with circular cut-outs, small round metal ring pull handles on each drawer front, and some age-related wear showing tiny losses of lacquer. The structure measures 33 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this cabinet suits a gentleman's library or study environment as a decorative tabletop organiser for small items or stationery. The piece also sits comfortably on a living room sideboard or a hallway surface for display and storage.

FAQs

A kodansu is a small Japanese cabinet or chest featuring drawers, traditionally used to store personal items, incense, or calligraphy accessories on a desk or tabletop.

These cabinets are typically constructed from wood such as hinoki cypress or paulownia, coated in natural urushi tree resin lacquer, and decorated with metallic powders using maki-e techniques.

Authentic pieces feature handcrafted joinery, hand-applied lacquer coats showing subtle wear at touch points, detailed freehand gilt brushwork, and patinated bronze or brass hardware.

A table cabinet can be placed on a sideboard, console table, or office desk as a focal point, serving as functional storage for jewellery, trinkets, or stationery.

Keep lacquerware away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes, dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without using liquid polishes or abrasive chemical cleaners.
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