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Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

$1,600
£1,209.07
€1,396.18
CA$2,235.76
A$2,480.76
CHF 1,299.48
MX$30,420.81
NOK 16,528.90
SEK 15,602.57
DKK 10,412.16
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Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its original condition. The base one of the metal handle was missing, but it was repaired with a similar old part. There are parts where the drawers cannot be stored completely flat. We think this is due to the expansion of the wood with age. Some of the drawers have been worn down in places. All of this is a natural phenomenon caused by aging. We think the current warped state is beautiful. Weight: 25kg The design is extremely simple and without waste. It is characterized by the simplicity that is unique to Japan. The minimum parts have been carefully maintained so as not to spoil the atmosphere of the passage of time. All have been cleaned and disinfected. You can use it with confidence. The Japanese philosophy of "wabi-sabi" that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence is felt. It is a modest, unassuming, unconventional beauty that is the polar opposite of vulgarity. Since ancient times, people have made the necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the harsh battle with nature, passed them down, and cultivated a lifestyle culture. The longer they are used, the more flavor they gain, and they reflect the way people live. The harsher the natural environment and the weaker the people are, the stronger the power of the tools. In today's world where cheap and disposable goods are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and remaking the things around us opens up a new world. With this in mind, we carefully select and collect old Japanese tools. ...
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Depth: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1900s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Driving in more nails Added the missing handle parts.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487241815142

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