Features
① The Warm Tone of Natural Cedar
The natural grain characteristic of cedar is very pronounced, and under light you can see the depth and tone of the wood itself. This natural grain is also what sets old wooden pieces apart from modern mass-produced furniture.
② Practical Five-Drawer Configuration
Although this is a small tansu, it has five drawers in all, allowing items to be sorted and stored by size. It suits tea utensil accessories, seals, writing implements, jewelry, small collectibles, incense ceremony tools, and more.
③ Traditional Metal Fittings as Accents
The metal pulls on the front carry the classic feel of traditional Japanese furniture, while dark corner fittings are set at the four corners of the case and at the structural joints. Against the warm tones of the cedar, the piece takes on even more of an old-furniture character.
④ Small in Size, Yet with the Presence of Old Furniture
At 24 × 19.8 × 27.6 cm, it requires little space to display. Placed on a tabletop, a low cabinet, an entryway chest, in a tearoom, or on a display shelf, it makes a handsome visual focal point.
⑤ The Patina of Age Gives It More Character
As the photographs show, the wood surface already bears natural signs of use and changes in color. These are not flaws in the sense of new furniture, but the expression left on an old piece by time and use. If you favor wabi-sabi, kominka, or Japanese antique styles, this less-than-perfect texture is all the more appealing.