Antique low cabinet with sliding doors – Taishō / Showa Period (c.1920-1970)
- Dimensions: Length: 87 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 49 cm
- Style: Taishō
- Materials and techniques:Paulownia (Paulownia spp.), Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
- Place of origin: Japan
- Epoch: Late Taishō, early Showa period
- Date of manufacture: Circa 1920-1970
- Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Low Japanese cabine with sliding doors, made during the transition from the Taishō to the early Shōwa period, early 20th century. Designed for everyday domestic storage, this piece combines functionality with a balanced and understated aesthetic.
The cabinet features two upper sliding doors, allowing flexible access to the interior space, along with three lower drawers for more precise organization of personal items or textiles. It is primarily crafted from paulownia, valued for its light weight and dimensional stability, reinforced with Japanese cedar in structural areas.
The original metal hardware, discreet and functional, enhances the practical character of the piece. The surface displays a warm, natural patina, with signs of use consistent with its age, adding depth and authenticity.
A well-proportioned and versatile low tansu, ideal as a low cabinet, sideboard or statement piece in contemporary, Japanese-inspired or wabi-sabi interiors.
The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique produced by the passage of time.
Give a point of originality to your home with a unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style bringing personality to your home. This antique low cabinet can be combined with any of our console tables or with our available antique vases.
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