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Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

$1,000
£751.23
€866.29
CA$1,387.63
A$1,541.96
CHF 808.01
MX$18,909.43
NOK 10,305.64
SEK 9,695.16
DKK 6,465.61
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About the Item

This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains today. The drawer fronts are made of zelkova wood, and the expression of the wood grain slightly emerging from the wood is quietly beautiful. The handles are made of iron. The overall design is very simple, with no unnecessary decoration. The clean structure is beautiful and adds a quiet accent to the space. It is filled with the “subtractive aesthetics” of not making an excessive statement, yet giving off a definite presence. The piece has been carefully cared for over the years, and traces of its careful use can be seen everywhere. Minor scratches and changes in texture are also part of the furniture's charm and tell the story of its history. All drawers open and close smoothly and are very practical. All drawers open and close smoothly and are very practical. Its compact size makes it suitable not only for storage, but also for use as a side table or nightstand. The beauty comes from the fact that it is not perfect. This piece embodies the spirit of “wabi sabi,” a quiet passing of time, accepting the changes that occur over time. Weight: 11.5 kg ______________________________________ Our Philosophy Objects always tell the truth. All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give them deep affection as much as I can. There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty. But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing today and to question us about an essence of beauty again. I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have, feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Iron,Wood,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chōsei District Nagara, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10403245371742

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