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Japanese Shop Display Counter Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 September 2024 · Antique Furniture Direct
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Description

A charming vintage Japanese counter top display cabinet. It has carved and painted Japanese writing to the top and bottom and black metal plates to the doors. With single glazed door that opens to reveal a red painted interior with three adjustable glass shelves. A really unusual and stylish piece it would make a great display cabinet for figures or collectables or a wonderful bathroom cabinet.

Construction/Wood

Oak

Condition Report

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Comes with three adjustable glass shelves.

Dimensions

Width: 38cm

Depth: 17cm

Height: 62cm

Interior: 45cm High x 13cm Deep x 35cm Wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Japanese Shop Display Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1076093
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Description
A charming vintage Japanese counter top display cabinet.
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It has carved and painted Japanese writing to the top and bottom and black metal plates to the doors.
Antique Furniture Direct

With single glazed door that opens to reveal a red painted interior with three adjustable glass shelves. A really unusual and stylish piece it would make a great display cabinet for figures or collectables or a wonderful bathroom cabinet.

fig 1. An antique wooden shop display cabinet with glass panels, red interior lining, and traditional kanji lettering on the top and base.
fig 1. Japanese Shop Display Counter Cabinet

Construction/Wood

Oak

Condition Report

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Comes with three adjustable glass shelves.

Dimensions

Width: 38cm

Depth: 17cm

Height: 62cm

Interior: 45cm High x 13cm Deep x 35cm Wide

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Japanese Shop Display Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1076093
Antique Furniture Direct
Antique Furniture Direct
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2013
Dealer Profile

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Archive I An antique wooden shop display cabinet with glass panels, red interior lining, and traditional kanji lettering on the top and base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Shop Display Counter Cabinet

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An antique wooden shop display cabinet with glass panels, red interior lining, and traditional kanji lettering on the top and base.
Japanese Shop Display Counter Cabinet
Ref: SA1076093
An antique wooden shop display cabinet with glass panels, red interior lining, and traditional kanji lettering on the top and base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Japanese
  • MaterialHardwood, Glass, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsKanji lettering, Glass panels, Red interior lining, Arched pediment
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Japanese shop display cabinets, often utilized by traditional merchants and apothecaries, were designed to showcase goods securely while remaining accessible on counters. These pieces frequently feature traditional kanji lettering and specialized joinery suited for commercial display.

These cabinets are typically constructed from native Japanese hardwoods such as hinoki cypress, keyaki elm, or chestnut, often combined with glass panels, brass hardware, and traditional painted or lacquered accents.

Authenticity is determined by examining the wood grain, traditional hand-cut joinery without modern screws, original glass with historical imperfections, and the wear patterns on the painted kanji lettering and wooden surfaces.

This piece can be used as a striking focal point on a large sideboard or desk to curate and display small collections of ceramics, glassware, or art objects, adding cultural depth and historical texture to a room.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood splitting, dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth, and avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood finish and painted details.
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