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Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest

19th century
Description

A beautifully crafted Japanese Tansu chest in warm-toned cedar. This wonderful storage cabinet features a well-proportioned arrangement of drawers and compartments, each fitted with ornate black iron hardware. The metalwork includes circular lock plates, stylised handles, and decorative corner brackets. The cedar grain is rich and expressive, enhanced by the aged patina and subtle wear that speak to its history and use. Originally designed for merchant or household use, this piece exemplifies the balance of form and function in Japanese cabinetry. Its compact proportions and elegant detailing make it a striking addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1168183
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3877
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Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
A beautifully crafted Japanese Tansu chest in warm-toned cedar.
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This wonderful storage cabinet features a well-proportioned arrangement of drawers and compartments, each fitted with ornate black iron hardware.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The metalwork includes circular lock plates, stylised handles, and decorative corner brackets. The cedar grain is rich and expressive, enhanced by the aged patina and subtle wear that speak to its history and use. Originally designed for merchant or household use, this piece exemplifies the balance of form and function in Japanese cabinetry. Its compact proportions and elegant detailing make it a striking addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168183
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3877
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Archive I A Japanese cedar tansu chest featuring four horizontal drawers, dark iron corner brackets, circular lock plates, and a small side compartment.

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Archive II A Japanese cedar tansu chest featuring four horizontal drawers, dark iron corner brackets, circular lock plates, and a small side compartment. View II
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 588
Items Sold 2,455
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A Japanese cedar tansu chest featuring four horizontal drawers, dark iron corner brackets, circular lock plates, and a small side compartment.
Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest
Ref: SA1168183
A Japanese cedar tansu chest featuring four horizontal drawers, dark iron corner brackets, circular lock plates, and a small side compartment.
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FAQs

A tansu is a traditional Japanese mobile storage cabinet that originated during the Edo period. Designed for practical portability, these chests were historically used to store clothing, trade goods, documents, and household textiles.

Tansu chests are primarily constructed using native Japanese timber, such as cedar, paulownia, chestnut, and keyaki. The woodwork is typically reinforced with decorative, hand-forged wrought iron or brass corner plates and locking mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature hand-forged iron mounts, natural timber patina, and traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon. Look for historical wear around the handles and keyholes, as well as hand-planed surfaces on the interior drawer casing.

A tansu chest functions well as a statement sideboard, hallway storage piece, or bedroom dresser. Its architectural ironwork and rich timber tones complement both minimalist contemporary spaces and eclectic decorative schemes.

Maintain the timber by keeping the chest away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent movement in the wood. Dust regularly with a clean, dry cloth, apply bees wax sparingly to the timber, and keep iron hardware dry to prevent corrosion.
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