{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-wooden-tea-chests-set-of-two","title":"Vintage Japanese wooden tea chests | Set of two","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Japanese wooden tea chests two in a set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb pair of authentic vintage Japanese wooden tea chests, traditionally used for the storage and transportation of tea. Rich in character, these handcrafted timber boxes feature original Japanese labels and beautiful aged patina, making them highly decorative as well as practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for use as coffee tables, blanket boxes, storage chests, retail displays or as statement pieces in a rustic, industrial or Japanese-inspired interior. Their genuine age and original markings give each chest a unique history and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox size exterior : L 68cm x W 43cm x H 49cm \u003cbr\u003eInterior : L 62cm x W 39cm x H 47cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Authentic vintage Japanese wooden tea chests\u003cbr\u003e- Original Japanese labels and graphics\u003cbr\u003e- Attractive aged timber with wonderful patina\u003cbr\u003e- Strong, solid construction\u003cbr\u003e- Ideal for storage or decorative use\u003cbr\u003e- A rare matching pair with plenty of character\u003cbr\u003e- Splits in the wood, splinters and general roughness is expected with this vintage set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally they were used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Store high-quality green tea before sale.\u003cbr\u003e- Transport tea from producers to wholesalers and ports.\u003cbr\u003e- Protect tea from humidity, insects and light.\u003cbr\u003e- Traditionally made of thick cedar or pine timber, we suspect this is pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese boxes we have estimated to be made during 1930s–1960s (most likely)... The lower box in the main photo has large characters that include 茶, which means \"tea.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ELIZABETH AND STEVENS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53474127773962,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/9584\/9482\/files\/ScreenShot2026-08-04at15.25.20.png?v=1785853537","url":"https:\/\/www.elizabethandstevens.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-wooden-tea-chests-set-of-two","provider":"ELIZABETH AND STEVENS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}