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1860s-1910s Japanese antique 2 tier Large Mizuya tansu chest wabi sabi organic

$4,930per set
£3,743.47per set
€4,280.93per set
CA$6,887.92per set
A$7,660.88per set
CHF 4,000.27per set
MX$93,224.71per set
NOK 51,089.57per set
SEK 47,913per set
DKK 31,950.24per set
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About the Item

This large 2 tier Mizuya tansu / side board, is a product of 1860s - 1910s (Meiji period), estimate from the style & conditions. Originally made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener. The sliding doors, drawer faces & structural parts are made of the thick, quality Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) hardwood. It's still durable enough for actual use. The lower tier is slightly taller, 0.78 inches (20mm) than upper tier. Top boards are tough enough for putting something heavy, can be used both vertically stacked & using separately. Height of each tier : upper 32.08 in (815mm), lower 32.87 in (835mm) - 65.15 in (1655mm) when stacked. Shelf board : w 52.55 in / d 16.73 in (w 1335mm / d 425mm) Shelves : Upper tier 1. w 52.55 in / h 10.23 in / d 17.32 in (w 1335mm / h 260mm / d 440mm) 2. w 52.55 in / h 11.41 in / d 17.32 in (w 1335mm / h 290mm / d 440mm) Lower tier 1. w 52.55 in / h 9.44 in / d 17.32 in (w 1335mm / h 240mm / d 440mm) 2. w 52.55 in / h 12.2 in / d 17.32 in (w 1335mm / h 310mm / d 440mm) Drawer inner Upper tier 1. w 10.62 in / h 4.52 in / d 17.12 in (w 270mm / h 115mm / d 435mm) 2. w 10.82 in / h 4.52 in / d 17.32 in (w 275mm / h 115mm / d 440mm) 3. w 10.74 in / h 4.52 in / d 17.55 in (w 273mm / h 115mm / d 443mm) 4. w 10.74 in / h 4.52 in / d 17.55 in (w 273mm / h 115mm / d 443mm) Lower tier 1. w 14.56 in / h 5.31 in / d 17.51 in (w 370mm / h 135mm / d 445mm) 2. w 14.76 in / h 5.31 in / d 17.32 in (w 375mm / h 135mm / d 440mm) 3. w 14.76 in / h 5.31 in / d 17.32 in (w 375mm / h 135mm / d 440mm) *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture & fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic & traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish. - using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items - repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.88 in (83.5 cm)Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Wood,Joinery,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860s - 1910s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    常陸大宮市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9981244297752

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