{"product_id":"antique-japanese-two-section-kasane-tansu-chest","title":"C1900 Weathered Antique Japanese Two-Section Tansu Chest","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully weathered rustic antique Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekasane-tansu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (stacking chest), dating from around 1900. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed in two independent sections, the chest features multiple drawers, substantial hand-forged iron fittings, and a small concealed compartment within the lower section. The modular construction allowed the chest to be separated for easier transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from Japanese timber, with a strongly grained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (cedar) exterior and lighter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (paulownia) used within the drawers and interior sections. The chest retains its original hand-forged iron hardware, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarabite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-style drawer handles, lock plates, corner fittings, and carrying handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnit APPROX. Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEIGHT: 101.9CM \/ 40.11''\u003cbr\u003eWIDTH: 94.2CM \/ 37.08''\u003cbr\u003eDEPTH: 41.3CM \/ 16.25''\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest retains a naturally aged and weathered appearance, with extensive surface rubbing, scratches, dents, fading, and variations in colour across the timber. The exterior finish has worn back in places, exposing the underlying grain and giving the chest a dry, rustic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original iron fittings have developed a deep, naturally darkened patina with areas of surface oxidation. The drawers and compartments show signs of repeated use, including wear to the runners and edges. The concealed lower compartment remains intact, with its original internal drawers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor timber losses, small separations, edge wear, old repairs, and other marks of age may be present. The chest retains its original character. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest shows minor signs of woodworm throughout, which has been treated professionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58851340943744,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC08395_8611d97d-f1c3-4ba8-918e-b11d1a853fc9.jpg?v=1789479765","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-two-section-kasane-tansu-chest","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}