{"product_id":"antique-japanese-two-part-merchant-tansu-with-iron-hardware","title":"Antique Japanese Two-Part Merchant Tansu with Iron Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark iron fittings animate the warm wood of this Japanese merchant’s chest, turning a practical storage piece into a strong architectural presence. Dating to about 1890, the chōba-dansu is built in two sections that stack together and were designed to separate for transport, combining tall proportions with a notably shallow depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sliding doors occupy the top section above five smaller drawers. The lower section contains three wide drawers, then a larger bottom drawer beside a small locking compartment on the right. Iron bail handles, corner fittings, reinforcing bands and lock plates articulate the front, while carrying handles on the sides reflect the chest’s portable construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially figured grain in the upper door panels contrasts with the straighter grain around them. Surface marks, scratches and other wear, together with oxidation on the iron, give the wood and hardware a layered character. In an entry, bedroom, library or living area, this tansu offers plentiful storage and the visual interest of a furnishing whose organization, grain and ironwork remain clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FEA Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44536158388285,"sku":"YN8499","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1883\/4283\/files\/YN8499-japanese-merchant-tansu-white-background-primary-01.jpg?v=1794582753","url":"https:\/\/feahome.com\/products\/antique-japanese-two-part-merchant-tansu-with-iron-hardware","provider":"FEA Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}