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Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Japanese Tansu Cabinet

19th century
Description

Superb Japanese Tansu cabinet made from richly toned hardwood with a deep, warm patina, in excellent antique condition. Designed in three separate stacking sections for ease of transport. It features an arrangement of sliding panel doors, multiple drawers, and traditional ironwork fittings. The upper and middle tiers each present sliding doors with decorative iron ware open to practical storage compartments. The lower section is fitted with a series of graduated drawers, all retaining their original forged iron handles and lock plates. A striking and authentic example of Japanese craftsmanship, and a wonderfully adaptable piece for contemporary interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1203351
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4107
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Description
Superb Japanese Tansu cabinet made from richly toned hardwood with a deep, warm patina, in excellent antique condition. Designed in three separate stacking sections for ease of transport.
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It features an arrangement of sliding panel doors, multiple drawers, and traditional ironwork fittings.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The upper and middle tiers each present sliding doors with decorative iron ware open to practical storage compartments. The lower section is fitted with a series of graduated drawers, all retaining their original forged iron handles and lock plates. A striking and authentic example of Japanese craftsmanship, and a wonderfully adaptable piece for contemporary interiors.

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203351
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4107
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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A stacked three-tier Japanese Tansu storage cabinet made of rich warm brown wood with iron handles and sliding panel doors.
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FAQs

Tansu refers to traditional Japanese mobile storage cabinetry used primarily during the Edo and Meiji periods to store clothing, documents, and household goods.

Tansu cabinets are crafted using indigenous Japanese woods such as Zelkova (keyaki), paulownia (kiri), or cedar (sugi), joined with traditional woodworking techniques and secured with iron or brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display joinery held without modern screws, hand-hammered iron plates, natural surface oxidisation around metalwork, and wood grain characteristics unique to regional Japanese cabinetmaking.

Position a Tansu as a focal storage element in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, contrasting its rich dark timber tones and ironwork against neutral contemporary wall palettes.

Keep the cabinet in a environment with stable humidity levels to avoid timber movement, clean dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and protect the wood polish using a high-grade beeswax.
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