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Japanese Tansu Red Lacquered Chest
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Japanese Tansu Red Lacquered Chest

19th century
Description

A striking Japanese Tansu chest, distinguished by its vibrant red lacquered finish and practical yet artful arrangement of drawers. Comprising drawers of varying sizes. Each drawer is fitted with traditional iron handles and escutcheons, their aged patina complementing the richly worn lacquer. The front has a label bearing Japanese script suggest provenance and cultural significance. The chest’s compact form and compartmentalised design reflect its original use in merchant or household settings, where portability and organisation were paramount. A fine example of Japanese craftsmanship, ideal for interiors seeking a bold accent with historical depth and functional charm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Red Lacquered Tansu to the 19th Century.

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SA1169469
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SAI3905
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Description
A striking Japanese Tansu chest, distinguished by its vibrant red lacquered finish and practical yet artful arrangement of drawers. Comprising drawers of varying sizes.
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Each drawer is fitted with traditional iron handles and escutcheons, their aged patina complementing the richly worn lacquer.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The front has a label bearing Japanese script suggest provenance and cultural significance. The chest’s compact form and compartmentalised design reflect its original use in merchant or household settings, where portability and organisation were paramount. A fine example of Japanese craftsmanship, ideal for interiors seeking a bold accent with historical depth and functional charm.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Red Lacquered Tansu to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169469
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3905
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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Japanese Tansu Red Lacquered Chest

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A Japanese dark red lacquered wood tansu chest featuring heavy iron corner mounts, bail handles, and multiple drawers of varying sizes.
Japanese Tansu Red Lacquered Chest
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A Japanese dark red lacquered wood tansu chest featuring heavy iron corner mounts, bail handles, and multiple drawers of varying sizes.
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FAQs

A tansu is a mobile wooden storage cabinet developed during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan, crafted for organizing clothing, documents, or trade goods with easy portability.

Traditional tansu chests are constructed using native woods such as paulownia, chestnut, or cedar, coated with natural urushi lacquer and fitted with hand-forged iron hardware.

Authentic pieces feature hand-forged iron lockplates, joinery techniques without nails, natural urushi lacquer finish with age wear, and iron corner reinforcements.

A red lacquered tansu serves as a focal point in hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms, pairing well with contemporary minimalist, modern, or eclectic decor.

Dust the surface regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement, and keep away from direct sunlight to protect the urushi finish.
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