{"product_id":"antique-japanese-two-section-mizuya-tansu","title":"Early 20C Japanese Two-Section Mizuya Tansu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Japanese Mizuya Tansu - kitchen or dining cabinet, dating from approximately 1920–1940, spanning the Taishō (1912–1926) and early Shōwa (1926–1989) periods. Constructed in two independent stacking sections, the cabinet features wood-framed glass sliding doors, multiple drawers, and smaller storage compartments. The natural honey-brown timber has a strongly figured grain and contrasts with the original dark iron fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed from Japanese hard wood, likely to be chesnunt, and the drawers are made in different hard wood which is likely to be Japanese Zelkova. Both carry a natural, warm-toned finish that highlights the grain and variation of the woods. The cabinet retains its original wood-framed glass sliding doors and hand-forged iron hardware, including inset sliding-door pulls and \u003cem\u003ewarabite\u003c\/em\u003e-style drawer handles. The interior retains areas of darker historic timber coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPROX. Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIGHT: 138.4 CM \/ 54.48''\u003cbr\u003eWIDTH: 93.5 CM \/ 36.81''\u003cbr\u003eDEPTH: 43.2 CM \/ 17.00''\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet has been cleaned and lightly restored to reveal its natural wood appearance. The timber retains a warm, varied surface with prominent grain, along with light scuffs, scratches, minor shrinkage gaps, and other marks consistent with age and previous household use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior compartments show darker historic staining and variations in colour. One of the smaller internal drawers retains a historic red ink or dye mark in the base, as pictured. The glass panels,\u003cstrong\u003e non-original,\u003c\/strong\u003e remain intact and clear, while the iron fittings have developed a naturally darkened patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sections remain structurally separate, retaining the original \u003cem\u003ekasane\u003c\/em\u003e stacking construction. Minor timber losses, edge wear, old repairs, and other age-related marks may be present. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58894862188928,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC08362_1d2b34d5-2647-41a1-adda-700762d2a450.jpg?v=1789426976","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-two-section-mizuya-tansu","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}