This elegant "chest-on-chest" is a fine example of a Japanese Kasane Tansu, a stacking clothing chest. Designed with mobility in mind—historically to be quickly moved, it consists of two separate stacking sections that lock together. The chest features a warm, reddish-brown finish and is adorned with hand-forged bronze iron hardware. The flush-mounted rectangular handles and protective corner brackets give it that streamlined "Campaign" aesthetic while remaining distinctly Japanese in craftsmanship.
This antique Japanese stacking chest is a versatile solution for modern apartments or smaller bedrooms due to its slim 16.5-inch depth. While standard Western dressers are often too bulky for narrow rooms, this piece sits flush against the wall without encroaching on walkways.
- *Era: Antique
- *Size: 37" Width x 16.5" Depth x 40" Height
- *Material: Solid Cedar wood with Iron Hardware
- *Color: Reddish/Brown
- *Product Type: Tansu Chest
- *Style: Tansu / Campaign / Minimalist
- *Origin: Japan
- *Condition: Antique with warm patina and original iron fittings. Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.
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- **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
Specifications
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Case material: Solid cedar wood with hand-forged iron hardware including flush rectangular handles and protective corner brackets; two-piece Kasane Tansu stacking design
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Dimensions: 37"W × 16.5"D × 40"H
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Origin: Antique; Japanese Kasane Tansu stacking chest tradition; cedar wood with iron fittings, Japan
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Antique with warm patina; original iron fittings; wear consistent with age and use
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Finish: Reddish-brown lacquer with natural patina