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Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi

$5,000
£3,734.76
€4,329.86
CA$6,942.38
A$7,781.51
CHF 4,051.60
MX$95,015.55
NOK 51,440.64
SEK 48,761.10
DKK 32,305.44
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About the Item

This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the handles. In the hundreds of pieces of furniture I have seen, I have never encountered drawer storage of this magnitude. The overwhelming presence of this piece is like a towering “wall” in the room, a form that could be called a work of art. The overall design stands out for its simplicity and thorough elimination of waste. This is why it has a universal beauty that transcends time and is loved by all. Scratches and uneven coloring that have been carved by age, as well as the traces of repeated reworking, give this piece of furniture a deep flavor and story to tell. All drawers open and close smoothly, and the functionality of the furniture as storage furniture is well maintained. It has also been carefully cleaned so that it can be incorporated into your daily life without worry. This piece embodies the spirit of “Wabi Sabi,” which is a Japanese word for tranquility and strength. It has a special presence that changes the impression of the space itself. Weight: approx. 80 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: 48.04 in (122 cm)Width: 66.54 in (169 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Iron,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: LU10403244808912

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