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Japanese Table Top Kodansu Cabinet

19th century
Description

A Japanese parquetry kodansu (table top cabinet), late Meiji to early Taishō period, finely crafted with geometric yosegi marquetry and lacquered doors inlaid with delicate mother‑of‑pearl decoration. The twin doors open to reveal a fitted interior of six small drawers, each with original metal pulls, above a pair of exterior drawers and a long drawer to the base. The cabinet retains its decorative metal corner mounts and a red silk tassel to the door handle. A beautifully made personal chest of compact proportions, ideal for storing jewellery, stationery, or small treasures.

Internal reference : SAI4233

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Marquetry Kodansu Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224267
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4233
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

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 Japanese parquetry kodansu (table top cabinet), late Meiji to early Taishō period, finely crafted with geometric yosegi marquetry and lacquered doors inlaid with delicate mother‑of‑pearl decoration.
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The twin doors open to reveal a fitted interior of six small drawers, each with original metal pulls, above a pair of exterior drawers and a long drawer to the base.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The cabinet retains its decorative metal corner mounts and a red silk tassel to the door handle. A beautifully made personal chest of compact proportions, ideal for storing jewellery, stationery, or small treasures.

Internal reference : SAI4233

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Marquetry Kodansu Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224267
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4233
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 Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Table Top Kodansu Cabinet

Archive II A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View II
Archive III A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View III
Archive IV A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View IV
Archive V A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View V
Archive VI A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View IX
Archive X A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View X
Archive XI A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers. View XI
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
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A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers.
Japanese Table top Kodansu Cabinet
Ref: SA1224267
A Japanese tabletop wooden kodansu cabinet featuring geometric marquetry, mother-of-pearl shell inlay on dark lacquered door panels, metal mounts, and lower drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTabletop Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Mother of Pearl, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown, Black
  • MotifsGeometric marquetry, Mother-of-pearl shell inlay, Engraved corner mounts, Drop handles
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 36.5 cm (14 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

A kodansu is a traditional small-scale Japanese storage chest, historically used on tabletops or floor desks to store personal items, writing implements, or small valuables.

These cabinets incorporate native Japanese timber such as cedar, paulownia, or ash, combined with decorative geometric wood marquetry known as yosegi-zaiku, shell inlay, black lacquer, and etched metal hardware.

Authentic historic examples feature hand-fitted joinery, detailed geometric wood veneers, hand-engraved metal corner brackets and hinges, and natural surface wear around working components.

Position the cabinet on a side console, office desk, or sideboard to serve as a functional accent piece for organising small items while adding visual texture.

Wipe surfaces gently using a dry microfibre cloth, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent veneer movement, and avoid liquid polishes near delicate shell inlays.
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