Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest

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Tansu Furniture

Japanese Meiji Cabinet

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

$7,475

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

$11,275

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Japanese Todana Tansu Storage Cabinet

$2,697

19th Century Antique Japanese Todana Tansu Storage Cabinet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Japanese todana tansu - 19th Antique - Oriental Decoration Measures : 97cmx44cm H:53cm Materials : Wood & Ironwork Wear Consistent with age and use

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Meiju Period Chestnut Tansu Chest with Hand-forged iron

$4,800

19th Century Japanese Meiju Period Chestnut Tansu Chest with Hand-forged iron

Located in Wainscott, NY

An authentic 19th Century Japanese tansu chest from the Meiji period (circa late 1800's), exemplifying the refined utility and craftsmanship that define traditional Japanese storage ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

$1,913

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

$510

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C

$1,300

Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique katana tansu, or samurai sword storage chest, made entirely of kiri, also known as paulownia wood. This piece is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kaidan Tansu Japanese Stair Chest, Japan, 19th Century

$11,214

Kaidan Tansu Japanese Stair Chest, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare Kaidan Tansu is an original 19th-century Japanese stair chest from the Meiji period (circa 1890).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tansu Chest of Drawers Japanese Cc1890

$1,741

Tansu Chest of Drawers Japanese Cc1890

Located in London, Lambeth

It typically features four large drawers with smaller drawers in the lower section, fitted with original iron handles and hardware. Traditionally used for storing clothing and texti...

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware

$2,700

Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware

Located in Long Island City, NY

In Japan, the tansu was developed during the Edo and Meiji periods as mobile and modular storage. Generally, they were lightweight, sturdy and stackable, with iron handles that would...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

$3,414

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden drawers to the top right can be removed t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

$7,825

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Sugi Cedar Urushi Tansu Chest of Drawers

$2,300

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Sugi Cedar Urushi Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

$2,000

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This Tansu chest of drawers is fully crafted from Kiri (Paulownia wood) solid wood boards, dates to Late Edo period (circa 1830s–1860s), estimate from the style, materials & conditio...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

$1,900

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s). As showed in the paper labels remains on each drawer faces, This is used by...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

$6,541

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

Located in London, GB

A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture. Heavily patinated through years of use with original iron h...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$3,800

Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its commanding, almost square silhouette and the orderly composition of drawers in a variety of sizes. The balanced...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Meiji Tansu Wabisabi

$1,500

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Meiji Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers that also functions beautifully as a lowboard. Its broad, low silhouette conveys a sense of stability, while the carefully arranged assor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

$1,410

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s). Used by Gyosyonin (peddler...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

$2,500

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black chest of drawers distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced form and the deep black patina that gives it a quiet yet commanding presence. Its r...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

$2,240

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

As an authentic mid-19th century Edo-period piece, this chest shows natural signs of age inherent to Japanese antique furniture.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

$4,741

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique large cabinet, tansu chest of drawers in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest).

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

$1,800

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi. With its two-tiered structure and a total of 20 drawers, it ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

$10,125

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese 19th century keyaki wood Sendai clothing tansu with four drawers and elaborate hand-cut iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$800

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$980

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$900

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,200

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

$5,312

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece of Japanese furniture of this time period. Nicely patinated with original forged ir...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

$7,475

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

$1,200

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

$1,700

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868–1912). The form is simple and unadorned, reflecting its origins as a practical storage piece. A nota...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,088Sale Price|20% Off

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid tall size, Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji era (circa 1860s - 1910s) , estimate from the style & conditions....

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,400

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji period (1868-1912) , estimate from the style & conditions. M...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

$1,500

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine & chestnut. The product of 1840s - 1860s (late Edo period) estimate from the style &...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

$1,290

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

$1,360

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest

$3,100

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

$7,925

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red lacquer, iron hardware, small safe and carrying handles.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

$680

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

$620

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still have old ropes attached, suggesting it is very old. It is thought to date from the Ed...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

$5,394

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with original iron h...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

$3,919

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions . Four drawers with storage well to top. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

$1,500

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Overview An exceptional piece of Japanese history, this Meiji Period (1868–1912) Tansu showcases a rare and functional five-drawer layout. Crafted entirely from solid Sugi (Japanese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

$750

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest

$1,275

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

$1,500

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves

$3,675

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and secret storage.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood

Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest - Three Pieces

$6,750

Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest - Three Pieces

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Beautiful original silk covering.

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Antique Early 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

$2,500

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese merchant counter tansu from the late Edo period, circa 1840s–1860s, constructed from solid Sugi cedar and finished in layers of original urushi lacquer. This piece was fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand

$2,200

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Constructed from Sugi (Japanese cedar), this clothing kimono chest is decorated with blackened iron brackets and hardware, resting on an iron stand. The side table features 3 drawers...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

$5,428 / set

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890 A fine and elegant Japanese Kannon Biraki tansu of pleasing colour, crafted from lightweight paulowni...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases

$7,540 / set

Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of 19th-century Japanese Isho-dansu (clothing chests) that beautifully bridge the gap between Edo/Meiji era craftsmanship and contemporary industrial design.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

$7,475

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

Born during the 19th century, this wooden Tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional cabinetry.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

$5,200 / set

Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, traditional ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

$25,000

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

Located in New York, NY

19th century Japanese Edo period togidashi (polished out) lacquered tansu chest.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

$7,500

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu chest dating to the late 19th century, combining beautifully figured wood drawer fronts with dark-finished casework and traditional...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 38 in D 17 in

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

By Japanese Studio

Located in Washington, DC

Striking two section, kiri wood tansu with hand forged iron and bronze decorative hardware. chest offers four storage drawers plus locked compartment for valuables.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 65 in W 71 in D 30 in

Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese kuruma dansu (wheel chest) of keyaki (Elm wood) with two sets of sliding panels. The panels open to reveal large interior compartments. With original iron hardware. A good ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A very nice and charming Japanese Tansu two part chest constructed in Kiri wood with metal mounts. Each section is perfect for use as either beside cabinets or coffee tables as they ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 31 in D 12 in

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese apothecary chest (kusuri dansu) with unusually large square drawers. The chest consisting of a series of square drawers for the storage of medicinal ingredients.
La...

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Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu

Unavailable

H 36 in W 36 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese shop chest, choba dansu, crafted entirely of sugi (cryptomeria) wood.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Staircase Chest (kaidan dansu)

Unavailable

H 80 in W 71.5 in D 25 in

Japanese Staircase Chest (kaidan dansu)

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese staircase chest, kaidan dansu from the Hokuriku Region. The entire face of the chest crafted of keyaki (zelkova) wood with a deep, rich translucent red lacquer finish well p...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Kiri Wood Tansu

Unavailable

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Kiri Wood Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiri Wood Tansu with Original Brass Fittings

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 29.6 in W 27 in D 14 in

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

Located in Harbor Springs, MI

The Merchant’s Chest, also called a Tansu, has origins dating back to Japan’s Meiji period and is crafted from Paulownia / Kiri wood which comes from a tree popularly known as the Em...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu

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H 68 in W 69 in D 25.5 in

19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 19th century wooden Mizuya Tansu chest, in two parts (upper and lower). With large sliding doors above and below, and four drawers in the middle. A very useful and ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kiriwood Three Level Tansu

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H 59 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in

Kiriwood Three Level Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiriwood multi-level tansu with drawers, sliding door cabinets, and original iron handles and fittings.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lacquered Step Chest. Kaidan Dansu

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H 82.75 in W 69 in D 25.25 in

Japanese Lacquered Step Chest. Kaidan Dansu

Located in New York, NY

The kaidan dansu or step chest is one of the most distinctive tansu designs, being both cabinetry and architecture. This two-section example has keyaki or elm drawers and cypress fra...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century

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H 35.5 in W 47 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century

Located in Monterey, CA

It is in the Sendai style and made in the 19th Century, circa 1870-1900. The value of a tansu is not only its age and where it was made.

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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

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H 35.75 in W 35.75 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Merchant’s Chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova serrata), original fuki-urushi lacquer finish, completed with hinoki (Chamaecyparis...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

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H 63.25 in W 45.25 in D 16 in

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Located in Brattleboro, VT

Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest. The ingenuity of Japanese joinery, usually made without nails or screws. These chest would be used to keep personal trea...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Meiji Period Cedar and Metal Bound Tansu- Japanese Chest

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H 36.62 in W 41.74 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Meiji Period Cedar and Metal Bound Tansu- Japanese Chest

Located in London, GB

This 19th century Meiji period chest is in characteristic lightweight cedar wood with iron bindings and is in two original sections with four long drawers, a short drawer and a cupbo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest

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H 34.5 in W 60.5 in D 27.25 in

Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Kuruma-dansu, a wheeled storage chest traditionally kept in the Kura (storeroom) containing valuables, thus the wheels are for quick evacuation. This version is constructed ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Cypress

Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Carpenter’s tool chest, constructed of Cedar (sugi, Cryptomeria japonica) with a persimmon stain, with the drawer interiors constructed of Paulownia (kiri, Paulownia tomento...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

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H 36.63 in W 37 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, tr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

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H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Large Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fron...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

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H 34.75 in W 45.5 in D 18 in

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

Located in Monterey, CA

This lacquered cedar and kayak clothing chest (Sendai Isho Dansu) is from the Sendai, Miyagi prefecture in Japan. It dates from the Meiji period circa 1870-1890. It stands 34.75 H x...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

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H 40.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese Tansu chest constructed entirely of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with a distinctive motif. Elongate escutcheon are gracefully fitted behind each...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

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H 68.12 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

Located in CILAVEGNA, IT

Elegant and with a Minimalist design late 19th century Japanese kitchen chest, typically called Mizuya Dansu.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Sendai Chest

Unavailable

H 37.75 in W 47 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Sendai Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

An exceptional Japanese two sectional clothing chest (isho kasane dansu) from the Sendai region, north of Tokyo. The tansu with keyaki (zelkova) wood drawer and door fronts with rich...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Ship's Chest Funa Dansu

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H 13 in W 22 in D 12.5 in

Japanese Ship's Chest Funa Dansu

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese ship’s chest, funa dansu, from Sado Island. The cho-bako type chest of keyaki (zelkova) for the case and front and kiri (paulownia) wood for secondary wood. The chest with a...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Exceptional Japanese Choba dansu Office Chest

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H 39 in W 37 in D 16.5 in

Exceptional Japanese Choba dansu Office Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese choba dansu (office chest) of unusual dimensions. The single section tansu constructed of sugi (cypress) wood with keyaki (zelkova) wood façade. The top left hand corner wit...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest

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H 47.75 in W 33.5 in D 18 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese choba-dansu (merchant’s chest) constructed of kuri (chestnut) wood with keyaki (zelkova) wood door panels and drawer fronts. The {tansu} with a pair of sliding doors (hikido...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Tansu Japanese Sado Island Cedar Console Sideboard Bedside Table Cabinet, Meiji

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H 45 in W 93 in D 17.25 in

Tansu Japanese Sado Island Cedar Console Sideboard Bedside Table Cabinet, Meiji

Located in Monterey, CA

This piece is a cedar chest of drawers or Tansu in Japanese. It is two separate pieces. The most valuable sought after Tansu are those from Sado Island in Japan. The value of a t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Two-Section Cedar Elm Clothing Chest Dresser Bedside Japanese

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H 39.5 in W 33.25 in D 16.5 in

Two-Section Cedar Elm Clothing Chest Dresser Bedside Japanese

Located in Monterey, CA

Two-section stacked lacquered clothing chest. Material: Cedar (Sugi) and Elm (Keyaki) Origin: Niigata prefecture, Japan Age: Meiji period, circa 1870–1890 Size: 33.25 x 16.5 x 39.5 ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

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H 18.25 in W 44.5 in D 14 in

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

Located in New York, NY

Katana-Dansu Sword Chest from the Late Edo Period. Previously published in book "Japanese Cabinetry: The Art and Craft of Tansu," page 173.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Oversize 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 39.5 in W 44.5 in D 15.75 in

Oversize 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 42 in W 37 in D 18 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers with metal hardware in great condition Born in Japan, this wooden chest is a good ex...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 40.75 in W 36.25 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Exceptional two part tansu chest with blackened steel hardware....

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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

19th Century Japanese Tansu, Chest of Drawers

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H 44 in W 38 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu, Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All original, 19th century. Double stacked (two pieces) Japanese tansu cabinet with four drawers. Bamboo nails, all original hand-forged iron handles and hardware. In very good condi...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 35 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Description: Japanese Sendai Chest, with iron hardware. 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Japanese Tansu

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H 47.5 in W 36 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th c. Japanese 5 drawer tansu on contemporary iron base. Two pieces. FOR OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY PLEASE GO TO www.dosgallos.com

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tansu Chest

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H 40.5 in W 46.75 in D 15.5 in

19th Century Tansu Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six drawer chest with lock box. Beautiful handwrought iron hardware throughout.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 36.03 in W 42.13 in D 16.74 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Faversham, GB

A superb Tansu chest from the late Edo to early Meiji period in kiri wood commonly known as the princess tree. The chest has a large freize drawer to the top with a series of three ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in kiri wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century

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H 40.16 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in

Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Japanese Tansu cabinet in natural fir wood retaining original iron hardware, Meiji period, circa 1868-1912 The Tansu is a traditional mobile storage cabinetry indigenous to Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers 19th Century

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H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 16.15 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers 19th Century

Located in London, Lambeth

Beautiful crafted chest of drawers with 4 draws constructed of metal and wood The metal and wood have developed a unique patina overs years Elm wood Historically used for storage...

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

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H 41.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest with Gold Leaf and Mon Design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Tansu Meiji Period

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H 55 in W 34 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu Meiji Period

Located in Somis, CA

This exceptional, all original 19th century Japanese Tansu is formed by 3 separate chests that can be stacked or used independently.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest

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H 38 in W 46.46 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

19th Century Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant Tansu Chest This stunning late 19th-century Japanese Meiji period tansu chest is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests

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H 42.75 in W 38.25 in D 17.25 in

Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese black lacquer and gilt mon motif 5 drawer tansu chests with original brass hardware

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 36.5 in W 33.25 in D 15.75 in

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare late 18th-early 19th century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with enameled iron, silk and mixed woods.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Mid 19th Century Isho Tansu

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H 43.75 in W 35 in D 16 in

Japanese Mid 19th Century Isho Tansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isho tansu, mid 19th c. meiji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

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H 62 in W 35 in

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period tall tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding panels.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

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H 39.5 in W 44 in

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines, its nicely weathered appearance and convenient storage, this 19th century Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest will bring an exotic touch to any home.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

A 19th Century Japanese Pine Tansu

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H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Pine Tansu

Located in London, GB

Japanese, circa 1860 A mid-nineteenth century pine Tansu, breaking into two composite chests with wrought iron carrying handles and decorated with circular patinated wrought iron fi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

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H 65.5 in W 41 in D 15.25 in

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding panels.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

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H 44.5 in W 37.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines, its nicely weathered appearance and convenient storage, this 19th century Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest will bring an exotic touch to a...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe

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H 36.75 in W 36 in D 16.25 in

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware, six exterior drawers and safe.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest, 19th Century, Japan

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H 41 in W 33.5 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Tansu Chest, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

Decorative cast iron hardware. Date estimated at 19th century, Japan.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style

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H 47 in W 35 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with reddish brown lacquer and iron hardware.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Japanese 19th Century 2-Part Yonezawa Tansu

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H 48 in W 45 in D 18 in

Japanese 19th Century 2-Part Yonezawa Tansu

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Japanese 2-part Tansu from the Yonezawa Region, in Keyaki wood with original iron hardware and locks (with key).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with 15 Drawers

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H 28.75 in W 58.5 in D 20.75 in

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with 15 Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Japanese shop chest. Original hand forged hardware. Hinoki wood. 15 Drawers for all your storage needs! Handsome lean lines. Sturdy and functional

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese 19th century tansu chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every Japanese 19th century tansu chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese 19th century tansu chest, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A Japanese 19th century tansu chest, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest?

Prices for a Japanese 19th century tansu chest start at $350 and top out at $28,750 with the average selling for $3,850.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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