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Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

$1,000
£759.58
€875.30
CA$1,408.25
A$1,561.25
CHF 820.50
MX$19,107.15
NOK 10,247.19
SEK 9,618.01
DKK 6,533.54

About the Item

This is a very old black chest of drawers made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). The material is made of cedar wood. The design is simple and rustic. No useless design, ultimate simplicity. The doors open and close very smoothly. The entire furniture has been washed in water and disinfected. You can use it with peace of mind. It evokes the spirit of “Wabi-sabi,” the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is the opposite of vulgarity; it is understated, modest, and unconventional beauty. This is a unique and very unusual piece of furniture. It weighs 6 kg. Since ancient times, people have created and inherited necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. Over the years, the tools accumulate their own flavor and reflect the way of life. The more severe the natural environment and the weaker we are, the stronger their power becomes. In today's world where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and re-creating the things around us opens up a new world. Based on this philosophy, we carefully select and collect beautiful, powerful, and unique Japanese antique art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 21.89 in (55.6 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1900s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Wood work. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487241815092

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