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1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic

About the Item

New finds from a Kominka in Ibaraki pref, Japan. This mid-size wooden closet is a product of 1930s - 40s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, conditions, also hearing from the familiy of former owner. The antique wavy glasses remains in front doors (see pictures), and the original lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch, which are bringing us to the era that is originally used. Made of premium quality Sugi cedar close to the heartwood, it's still durable enough for actual use. The doors & drawers open & close smoothly. Vintage brass door handles / drawer pulls attached. height between shelves : 9.57 in / 9.65 in / 14.37 in (243mm / 245mm /365mm) shelf board : w 29.33 in / d 9.45 in (w 745mm / d 240mm) drawer inner : left w 12.99 in / h 5.04 in / d 13.19 in (w 330mm / h 128mm / d 335mm) right w 13.11 in / h 5.04 in / d 12.99 in (w 333mm / h 128mm / d 330mm) *** 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: 43.12 in (109.5 cm)Width: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)Depth: 15.04 in (38.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Cedar,Glass,Wood,Joinery,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930s - 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    常陸大宮市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9981244828662

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