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Japanese Edo Period Wabi-Sabi Kendon Cabinet, Primitive Sugi Cedar Storage Box

$1,130

£859.64

€1,030.05

CA$1,611.38

A$1,652.28

CHF 943.25

MX$21,413.82

NOK 10,716.63

SEK 11,277.95

DKK 7,698.21

About the Item

A Japanese antique small cabinet with a removable front panel, dating to the Edo period (late 18th–mid 19th century). Constructed from high-quality sugi (Japanese cedar), the surface has developed a deep, subdued tone and rich patina through age and use. The cabinet features a removable front lid known as “Kendon". The panel is reinforced and decorated with antique iron rivets, a distinctive and relatively uncommon element for small cabinets of this type. It adds both structural integrity and a subtle industrial character. Designed for practical storage, the interior offers a well-proportioned compartment with an internal shelf, allowing for efficient organization. The natural wood interior provides a warm contrast to the darkened exterior, emphasizing the material honesty of the piece. Compact yet substantial, the cabinet is durable enough for continued functional use while also serving as a sculptural storage object within a contemporary interior. A refined example of Japanese vernacular furniture from the Edo period, where utilitarian design and quiet aesthetic sensibility coexist. Dimensions: H 15.4 × W 20.6 × D 12.8 in (H 390 × W 523 × D 325 mm) Weight: 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) Interior: H 13.1 × W 19.7 × D 11.6 in (H 333 × W 500 × D 295 mm) Shelves: Upper: H 5.4 × W 19.7 × D 10.4 in (H 136 × W 500 × D 265 mm) + 1.2 in (30 mm) rear gap Lower: H 7.2 × W 19.7 × D 11.6 in (H 184 × W 500 × D 295 mm)

Dimensions:
Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 20.6 in (52.3 cm)Depth: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cypress,Wood,Fretwork,Joinery,Vegetable Dyed,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1780s-1850s
Production Type:
One of a Kind
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. * Dear customer - feel free to inquire me for the shipping fee quote. The shipping fee showed in the page is automatically calculated by the system, I'm able to offer more reasonable quote.
Seller Location:
常陸大宮市, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9981249394902

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