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Tansu Nightstands

Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
H 42 in W 36.75 in D 16.75 in
Early 20th-Century Antique Japanese Table-Top Tansu
By Japanese Studio
Located in Austin, TX
An antique Japanese Tansu with soulful Wabi-Sabi. It appears to be made of Elmwood with finely
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Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu small chests or nightstands by Baker. Dark stained oak
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's chinoiserie tansu style Asian nightstand or small storage chest cabinet is
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Night Stands

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Brass, Enamel

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Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It is a v...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinese Chinoiserie Dining Table Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Round to Oval
Located in Topeka, KS
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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Early 20th century decorative Korean cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative korean cabinet circa 1900. Good quality tansu style wooden cupboard, decorated with metal mounts, hinges and lock.  4 drawers below the top surface, ea...
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Early 20th Century Korean Victorian Cabinets

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Metal

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina. Created in Jap...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Pair of Rosewood and Mahogany Chests by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tailored chests designed by Harvey Probber, having rosewood drawer fronts, tops and sides with dark mahogany trim, and legs, with brass feet. Both are in good, original condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique two-part Japanese tansu kimono chest of drawers. In good condition original finish.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman for Directional Black Lacquered Large Bedside Chests or End Tables
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern large nightstands or side tables By Milo Baughman for Directional USA, 1960s Black lacquered walnut, with brass finished accents an...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Drawer Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old storage box made in Japan. This furniture is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of paulownia wood. It has been smoked black. The soot has piled up and made this ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century This elegant Korean Tansu Bandaji, more commonly known as a tallboy wedding chest or blanket chest, is constructed entire...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th Century Japanese home. Because Japanese homes were (and are) relatively small, furniture...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Dressers

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Fir, Pine

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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Brass

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Pair of Japanese Ezo Matsu 'Pine' Tansu Chests
Located in Houston, TX
Matching pair of Japanese pine Tansu chests feature Brass hardware. Front features a pair of doors
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Furniture

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Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Kiri wood, tansus on custom iron bases. Original hardware and bamboo nails
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Pair of Tansu Nightstands
H 22.5 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
Par of Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Hinoki wood tansus on custom iron bases. All original. Hand-forged hardware, bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Night Stands

Par of Tansu Nightstands
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H 22.25 in W 33.75 in D 16 in
Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Located in East Hampton, NY
A complementary pair of Japanese elmwood Tansus on custom modern iron stands. The chest on the
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Pair of Tansu Nightstands
H 28 in W 23.25 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of night stands on iron bases. Chest on left has three drawers. Chest on right has two large drawers and two small drawers within the small door on bottom right. Beautiful pa...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Night Stands

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Iron

Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands
Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands
H 26.5 in W 36 in D 17.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Low Tansus, Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Japanese tansus on custom iron bases. Work really well as nightstands. All
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Pair of Japanese 19th Century Tansus/Nightstands on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tansus on custom iron bases. Both have two drawers each, all original hardware, bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Tansu Nightstands and Side Tables on Hand Forged Iron Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hinoki wood 19th century tansu that can be either stacked or separated as shown in photo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair Henredon Tansu Campaign Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Henredon Tansu campaign nightstands Pair of nightstands in the Japanese Tansu campaign
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair Henredon Tansu Campaign Nightstands
Pair Henredon Tansu Campaign Nightstands
H 23.25 in W 23.75 in D 18 in
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands - Pair
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of nightstands in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Walnut with brass hardware
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Brass

HUNTLEY THOMASVILLE Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Bedside Chest / Nightstand
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A bedside chest in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Huntley Thomasville. Walnut with brass
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Tansu Butterfly Chest Nightstand Side Table Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Tansu chest, nightstand or side table. Made of pine with a rosewood
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20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Rosewood

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of tansu bedside tables, or end tables, raised upon custom iron stands. Late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
H 26 in W 34 in D 16 in
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
H 40.5 in W 37 in D 16 in
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
H 41.25 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in
Japanese Tansu with Hand-Forged Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
H 39.5 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 19th Century Asian Stacking Tansu Cabinets
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage pair of stacking Asian chests. The iconic Tansu cabinet with lots is great heavy
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Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wood tansus that can be either stacked on top of each other as a chest of drawers or
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic pair of antique Chinese Tansu end table or nightstands. They have brass inlay on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Tansu Chest Side Tables, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
nightstand or side table. This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Original Antique Five-Drawer Chest, 100% Original Tansu
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is an antique handcrafted wooden chest tansu
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Superb Antique Tansu Clothing Chest Richly Lacquered, 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
tansu. This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted with seven
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Original Antique "Flying Birds" Five-Drawer Chest, 100% Original Tansu
Located in South Burlington, VT
birds" hardware This is an antique handcrafted wooden chest tansu with fine lines and a multitude of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century natural light colored kiri wood Tansus on iron bases. Hand-forged iron hardware
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Low Japanese Tansus, Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Japanese tansus on custom iron bases. Sold as a pair. All original hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Antique Japanese Tansus on Custom Bases/Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This listing is for two Japanese tansus with custom made metal stands. The piece on the left has
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair Chinoiserie Henredon Tansu Campaign Chests Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Chinoiserie Henredon campaign Tansu chests/nightstands. We love these with the
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Tansu Campaign Walnut Burl w/ Brass Fittings Nightstands Side Tables, C. 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
1932 Asian Tansu style Campaign nightstands. Made of Walnut Burl wood and decorated with Brass
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous mid-20th century Japanese pine tansu stacked chest with five drawers total, and black
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Japanese Tansu Chest
Japanese Tansu Chest
H 44 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in
Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Exotic wood Tansu with brass butterfly hardware. Exceptional woodgrain pattern. I believe this
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20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
H 26 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
19th Century Tansu Bedside Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handsome, functional tansus with two drawers each and all original hardware atop custom
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

19th Century Tansu Bedside Tables
19th Century Tansu Bedside Tables
H 23.25 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
H 39.5 in W 38 in D 17 in
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four large drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has five drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
H 48.25 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.75 in
Asian Tansu Style Mahogany Burl Chest/Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Japanese tansu style 4 drawer chest, nicely proportioned for a unique bedside lamp table, nightstand, or
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Late 20th Century Asian Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henredon Pan Asian Tansu Campaign Mahogany Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A bachelor chest in the Japanese Tansu style by Henredon of Morganton, North Carolina, USA. Made
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Vintage 1980s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Exquisite Burlwood Antique Four-Drawer Tansu Chest, 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
! This is an antique handcrafted wooden chest tansu with fine lines and a multitude of storage features
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
tansu. Japanese Antique Tansu Clothing Chest two sections, four drawers plus extra storage
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Amazing Restored Pair of Vintage Modern Tansu Chests by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese "Tansu" chest by Baker, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Campaign Style Night Stands in Cedar with Brass Detail Edging circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of American campaign or tansu style nightstands in cedar with solid brass handles and edge
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

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Tansu Nightstands For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tansu nightstands for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tansu nightstands was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Tansu nightstands have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Tansu nightstands have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Henredon and B. F. Huntley Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Tansu Nightstands?

Tansu nightstands can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,720, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.