Japanese Isho Yaro Dansu From Yonezawa - Taisho Era Toys or in a dining space

or in a dining space where both elegance and practicality are needed

These antique Chinese shelves are made from luxurious walnut wood which has developed a wonderful rich patina over the years

The mirror frame is decorated with iconic lotus flowers and flowing vines with elephant and peacock carvings at the base

Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household

This beautifully carved teak wood door is from a North Indian haveli with later carving

Japanese Isho Yaro Dansu From Yonezawa - Taisho Era Toys or in a dining spaceThis exquisite Japanese Isho Yaro Dansu originates from Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture and was originally made in 1912. This tansu has a drawer with the original year of construction and a further date of restoration. Traditionally isho yaro dansu were used by merchants to store clothing and personal effects. Yonezawa isho yaro dansu were considerably less common than kasane dansu (stacking chests). Constructed from sugi (cryptomeria) wood with