Japanese Vintage Yakisugi Cedar Small Tansu Chest Showa Cabinet Wooden Drawers ① For Sale

Japanese Vintage Yakisugi (Yaki-Sugi Cedar) Small Tansu Chest – Showa Period Wooden Desktop Cabinet

[Overview]This is an authentic vintage Japanese small wooden chest (Ko-tansu / 小箪笥) crafted from Japanese cedar (Sugi) during the Showa era.

It features classic iron corner fittings (K金具 / Metal Hardware) and decorative drop-handle pulls, combined with a total of four smooth-sliding drawers (two small drawers at the top and two full-width drawers below). The interior of each drawer is lined with a vibrant red fabric, adding an elegant traditional accent that protects jewelry, stationary, or small treasures.

[History & Features of Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)]

• Dynamic Grain Patterns: As seen in the striking side and top panels of this chest, the burning process selectively highlights the softer spring growth of the wood, creating a rich, raised, three-dimensional grain pattern (Mokume) that is smooth to the touch and visually mesmerizing.

• Durability & Natural Protection: Historically used for house siding and valuable storage boxes in Japan, charred cedar is naturally resistant to moisture, warping, insects, and decay, ensuring that this piece remains beautiful and functional for decades to come.

[Visual Highlights & Interior Details]

• Rich Aesthetic Contrast: The warm golden-amber tones of the burnt cedar grain contrast beautifully with the dark vintage metal hardware and protective corner brackets.

• Red Fabric Interior: Opening the drawers reveals a brilliant crimson lining, perfect for organizing jewelry, stationery, tea utensils, or desktop items while keeping them cushioned and scratch-free.

[Product Specifications]

• Material: Natural Cedar Wood (Yakisugi / 焼き杉), Wood Veneer, Metal Hardware

• Period: Showa Era (mid-20th century)

• Width: Approx. 24.4 cm (9.6 in)

• Depth: Approx. 20.0 cm (7.9 in)

• Height: Approx. 27.7 cm (10.9 in)

• Weight: Approx. 1,698 g (3.74 lbs)

• Shipping: Free Worldwide Shipping via Express Mail Service (EMS) with full tracking and insurance.