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Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

$2,500List Price

About the Item

This is a medium-sized antique Japanese chest, crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1920s). Made entirely from solid cedar wood, it speaks quietly of its origins, yet with remarkable presence. Its silhouette is defined by simplicity and restraint an absence of excess that gives rise to a bold, grounded dignity. Though many years have passed since its creation, the warmth of the cedar and the richness of its aged surface have only deepened, gently evoking the quiet sensibilities that have shaped Japanese life and aesthetics for generations. To preserve the unique atmosphere created by time, the piece has been carefully washed and sanitized with water. Its sliding doors move with ease, offering functionality for daily use. The interior shelves are removable, allowing for flexible storage of larger items when needed. At the heart of this piece resides the spirit of Wabi Sabi a uniquely Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is a quiet but profound worldview, wherein what is incomplete, transient, and unadorned becomes the very essence of beauty. This is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Its rarity, combined with the warmth of the craftsmanship imbued in every detail, offers a value especially meaningful in our present age. Since ancient times, the Japanese have crafted tools and furnishings from the natural materials that surrounded them, adapting to the rigors of nature with ingenuity and care. These objects, passed from hand to hand and lovingly used over time, gain a character that reflects not only function, but the lives, stories, and rhythms of those who lived alongside them. In today’s world, where convenience is abundant and disposability is the norm, the simple act of restoring and continuing to use what already exists reawakens in us a deeper relationship with the objects in our lives— and with time itself. With this philosophy at our core, we travel throughout Japan, selecting, one by one, antiques of striking beauty, strength, and individuality. Each piece we share is not merely an object, but a vessel of time, memory, and the spirit of the artisan who brought it to life.

Dimensions:
Height: 35.24 in (89.5 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cedar,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1860s-1920s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Sammu-shi, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5487245428242

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