Japanese Mizuya
Japanese Antique Black Mizuya Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is an old Japanese cupboard called "Mizuya Tansu".
"Mizuya" means a place that deals with water
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H 71.07 in W 69.69 in D 22.84 in
Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Mizuya Dansu two toned kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
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H 50.5 in W 45 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Kiri Wood Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood clothing Mizuya Dansu kitchen cabinet from the early 20th
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Metal
H 68.5 in W 69.25 in D 19 in
Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Kyoto Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji Period
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress
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Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Periode
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu cabinet (also known as Mizuya Dansu) crafted in pine and
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Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Large Two Swection Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
A Kyoto Mizuya Tansu also
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Japanese Mizuya For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese mizuya available at 1stDibs. A Japanese mizuya — often made from wood, metal and cypress — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese mizuya, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese mizuya is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Japanese Mizuya?
Prices for a Japanese mizuya start at $1,200 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $6,650.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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Questions About Japanese Mizuya
- What is Mizuya Tansu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Mizuya Tansu is a Japanese chest or container typically used to store food, dishes, utensils and more near a kitchen or tea room. They are usually made of wood and many are beautifully designed. Browse a collection of Mizuya Tansu cabinets on 1stDibs.
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