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Japanese Antique Drawer Natural Color 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

$850
£634.91
€736.08
CA$1,180.20
A$1,322.86
CHF 688.77
MX$16,152.64
NOK 8,744.91
SEK 8,289.39
DKK 5,491.92
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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. The handles are made of iron. The reinforcing brackets are made of copper. The design is ultimately simple and lean. It is characterized by a rusticity unique to Japan. It has been carefully and meticulously maintained so as not to spoil the atmosphere of the passage of time. All drawers open and close smoothly. All have been washed and sanitized. You can use it with peace of mind. The spirit of "Wabi-sabi," the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence, can be felt. It is the opposite of vulgarity; it is understated, modest, and unconventional beauty. Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials, inherited them, and nurtured their lifestyle and culture in order to survive in the severe struggle against nature. Through long use, they accumulate a flavor and reflect a person's way of life. The more severe the natural environment and the weaker the human being, the stronger the power of tools 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. With this philosophy in mind, we carefully select and collect old Japanese tools.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.19 in (66.5 cm)Width: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1900s
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487243715952

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