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1860s-1920s Japanese antique rustic wabi sabi mid tansu chest of drawers

About the Item

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with urushi lacquer, remains in good wabi sabi touch. Smooth opening & closing operation for all drawers. There're two minor surface losses on the top boards - These don't affect the structure. As well as Wabi Sabi element of this Tansu. drawer inner : w 16.85 in / d 15.75 in / h 7.2 in * w 16.73 in for upper left drawer, because of the thickness of the board. *** 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 the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items - repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.41 in (44.2 cm)Width: 38.12 in (96.8 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Wood,Joinery,Lacquered,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1926
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Two minor surface losses on the top board - These don't affect the structure.
  • Seller Location:
    常陸大宮市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9981241781072

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