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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

Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern

Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern

H 18.5 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

H 30.12 in W 33.27 in D 23.82 in
All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
stands. When separated, the two drawer sets make excellent side chests. Japanese storage tansu chests
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts

All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts

H 41.5 in W 35.75 in D 18.5 in
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

H 13.39 in W 13.59 in D 9.65 in
Fine and Large Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An outstanding Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood (elm) tansu of large size with 8 drawers, 3 large
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Fine and Large Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Fine and Large Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers

Fine and Large Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers

H 34.75 in W 57 in D 17.5 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
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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
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe

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

H 36.75 in W 36 in D 16.25 in
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

H 40 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

H 37.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tansu step chest / television storage cabinet. Purchased in Japan and shipped back in 2008
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"

Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"

H 48 in W 125 in D 25 in
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

H 41.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era

H 41 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Dressers

Materials

Fir, Pine

19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts

19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts

H 41.5 in W 35.75 in D 17.5 in
20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts
20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts

20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts

H 41 in W 40.5 in D 16 in
Miniature Japanese Taishō Period Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Zebra Wood

Miniature Japanese Taishō Period Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors
Miniature Japanese Taishō Period Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors

Miniature Japanese Taishō Period Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors

H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

H 28 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning late 19th century Campaign Korean tansu cabinet or chest. The Korean chest features 4
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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

H 31.25 in W 36 in D 17 in
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning Japanese antique Meiji Era Kansai style cyprus and cedar merchant's tansu chest with
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest

H 36 in W 33 in D 14.5 in
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Dressers

Materials

Pine

Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina

Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina

H 41.5 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood

H 35 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with an amazing wood grain and natural aged
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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi

20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi

H 62 in W 58.25 in D 15.75 in
Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era
Located in Torino, IT
decorated door that protects "the safe", the other small drawers. This Tansu is made from cryptomeria wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era
Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era

Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era

H 42 in W 32 in D 15 in
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early Edo period of
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
Edo period Japanese medicine chest

Edo period Japanese medicine chest

H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 11.82 in
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

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s

H 24 in W 24 in D 15 in
Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest" (late Edo period-Meiji period) / tansu
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet
Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

H 22.64 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in

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Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch
Located in Berlin, DE
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
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Located in Glasgow, GB
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H 42.72 in W 57.88 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1920s/Drawer Storage Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 20.28 in W 13.98 in D 9.45 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 22.84 in W 38.59 in D 19.3 in
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H 31.89 in W 43.9 in D 20.67 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
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H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 14.18 in
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H 34.26 in W 65.95 in D 29.53 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 35.5 in W 46.75 in D 15 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in
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Located in Seattle, WA
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H 37.75 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
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Located in Seattle, WA
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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Iron

Japanese Tansu Cypress Chest
Japanese Tansu Cypress Chest

Japanese Tansu Cypress Chest

H 21.25 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
20th Century Tansu Chest
Located in New York, NY
This case piece is a Tansu chest from Japan. It is pinewood with patinated metal and cast iron
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron, Metal

20th Century Tansu Chest
20th Century Tansu Chest

20th Century Tansu Chest

H 41.25 in W 41.5 in D 16.75 in
Ko Dansu Tansu Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meiji period Ko dansu (small chest) from Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Made of all kiri wood, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ko Dansu Tansu Chest
Ko Dansu Tansu Chest

Ko Dansu Tansu Chest

H 26 in W 26 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century Korean Tansu style Bandaji chest or blanket chest constructed from elm
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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest

H 18 in W 33 in D 19 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Meiji period six drawer tansu chest. This façade showcases four large drawers followed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

H 40.56 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900
Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Meiji period. This furniture was made by applying
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

H 10.67 in W 9.65 in D 10.04 in
Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming Japanese Meiji period Keyaki wood tansu of small size consisting of 2 long and 5 small
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size
Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

H 21 in W 23.5 in D 14.25 in
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki 'Elm' Tansu Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period keyaki (elm) wood tansu chests, each with beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki 'Elm' Tansu Chests
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki 'Elm' Tansu Chests

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki 'Elm' Tansu Chests

H 35.5 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A chest of drawers in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with a rich brown
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Chest of Drawers

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Chest of Drawers

H 48.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Ueoki Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful two piece dark laquered tansu chest with upper sliding doors, eight drawers and
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Ueoki Tansu
Ueoki Tansu

Ueoki Tansu

H 65.5 in W 36 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with round medallion
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

H 46.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
19th Century Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese tansu on iron base. Consists of two pieces with a total of four large drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tansu
19th Century Tansu

19th Century Tansu

H 44 in W 36.5 in D 17 in
Elegant Persimmon Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Japanese persimmon wood clothing tansu in 2 parts, the upper stage consisting of 3 long
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Elegant Persimmon Tansu
Elegant Persimmon Tansu

Elegant Persimmon Tansu

H 40 in W 47 in D 15.5 in
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron & brass
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Antique 19th Century Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

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H 8.47 in W 7.88 in D 12.01 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

H 39.5 in W 44 in L 39.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand
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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
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

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

H 44.5 in W 37.5 in L 44.5 in
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Keyaki wood small tansu (chest). Original paulownia design hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.75 in
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one small compartment with two small drawers. All original. Works as a chest of drawers or can be
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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

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand

H 44 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one small compartment with two small drawers. All original. Works as a chest of drawers or can be
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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

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand

H 41.25 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in
Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu an eye-catching addition to any room. 6 drawers including 2 small hidden ones at the bottom
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware
Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

H 62.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in
Fine Japanese Meiji Period Stained Keyaki Clothing Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese Meiji period lacquered and stained choba or clothing tansu in two parts, the upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Pine

Fine Japanese Meiji Period Stained Keyaki Clothing Tansu
Fine Japanese Meiji Period Stained Keyaki Clothing Tansu

Fine Japanese Meiji Period Stained Keyaki Clothing Tansu

H 38 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Cho-ba tansu / Storage WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
easy to carry out. There are 18 drawers of various sizes, large and small, and the hidden door and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Cabinet / Cho-ba tansu / Storage WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Cho-ba tansu / Storage WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet / Cho-ba tansu / Storage WabiSabi

H 39.38 in W 45.28 in D 18.9 in
Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
two additional drawers and a safe compartment with two interior small drawers. This tansu has
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Pine

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

H 43 in W 45.5 in D 17 in
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A small storage shelf made in the Meiji era in Japan It was used in an old house in Ibaraki
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

H 16.03 in W 20.48 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, Three-Piece Set
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu chest consisting three individual pieces that can be used
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, Three-Piece Set
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, Three-Piece Set

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, Three-Piece Set

H 59 in W 46 in L 59 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Tansu Chests, 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique Japanese tansu chests in Keyaki wood, 1890s. On custom made steel bases which have
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Antique 1890s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Japanese Tansu Chests, 1890s
Pair of Antique Japanese Tansu Chests, 1890s

Pair of Antique Japanese Tansu Chests, 1890s

H 28.25 in W 45 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A Japanese Meiji two-part tansu chest from the mid 19th century, with Metal hardware of hand
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest

Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest

H 46.5 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Tansu Chests on Iron Bases
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome rectangular chests feature two drawers and detailed lock plates decorated with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Tansu Chests on Iron Bases
Pair of Tansu Chests on Iron Bases

Pair of Tansu Chests on Iron Bases

H 29.25 in W 45.25 in D 17.13 in
Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small beautifully black lacquered tansu chest with original hardware and having seven drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period
Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

H 12.75 in W 19.25 in D 11.75 in
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers, two small drawers, pair of doors
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers

Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers

H 28 in W 38 in D 18 in
Traditional Japanese Getabako Tansu Cedar Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Aged cedar Japanese getabako tansu chest circa early 20th century. Removable sliding doors with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Traditional Japanese Getabako Tansu Cedar Chest, Early 20th Century
Traditional Japanese Getabako Tansu Cedar Chest, Early 20th Century

Traditional Japanese Getabako Tansu Cedar Chest, Early 20th Century

H 49.5 in W 35.25 in D 14.75 in
Tansu Chest, Japanese Cabinet, Four Drawer Cabinet, Japan 1920s, B1580
Located in Vancouver, BC
Tansu chest, Japanese cabinet, four drawer cabinet, Japan 1920s, Antique Furniture, B1580 Japan
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

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Oak

Tansu Chest, Japanese Cabinet, Four Drawer Cabinet, Japan 1920s, B1580
Tansu Chest, Japanese Cabinet, Four Drawer Cabinet, Japan 1920s, B1580

Tansu Chest, Japanese Cabinet, Four Drawer Cabinet, Japan 1920s, B1580

H 32.5 in W 36.5 in L 32.5 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer / Tansu Chest / 1868-1926 / Meiji Era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. It's a small size, so you can put it on the side of the bed. Weight: 15.6kg.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer / Tansu Chest / 1868-1926 / Meiji Era
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer / Tansu Chest / 1868-1926 / Meiji Era

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer / Tansu Chest / 1868-1926 / Meiji Era

H 23.82 in W 23.63 in D 15.16 in
Vintage Japanese Tansu 6-Drawer Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage, Meiji period, Japanese Tansu with four large full capacity drawers and two
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Tansu 6-Drawer Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period
Vintage Japanese Tansu 6-Drawer Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period

Vintage Japanese Tansu 6-Drawer Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period

H 38 in W 36.25 in D 15.5 in
Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest
Located in South Burlington, VT
travels there. This hard to find large antique iron lock from a small chest kodansu including the key was
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Early 20th Century Korean Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest
Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest

Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest

H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 1.4 in
Japanese Tansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual small four-drawer tansu or chest on custom platform stand with original iron hardware
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu on Stand
Japanese Tansu on Stand

Japanese Tansu on Stand

H 27.25 in W 24 in D 14.25 in
Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a hard to find antique smaller tansu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size
Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size

Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size

H 28 in W 20 in L 28 in
Aka Dansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful two piece red laquered tansu chest with two sliding doors, 11 drawers and security
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Aka Dansu
Aka Dansu

Aka Dansu

H 63.5 in W 35.5 in D 16 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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands
Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands

Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands

H 26.5 in W 36 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century tansu consisting of two stacked tansus. A fantastic shop chest that would make a very
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers
19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers

19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers

H 66 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Located in South Burlington, VT
works from Japan. A very unusual treasure.... This is an original wooden carpentry tansu (chest
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

H 20 in W 14 in D 14 in
Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Mid 20th century brass mounted red lacquered lingerie / tansu campaign high chest with profuse
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet
Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet

Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet

H 52 in W 22 in D 16 in
Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Located in Torino, IT
A Japanese clothing chest (isho-dansu) from the Sendai region, north of Tokyo. The tansu with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

H 36.82 in W 47.05 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and vibrant pair of matching Chinese tansu small chests with one drawer at top and a large
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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets

H 23 in W 15.5 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese small drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet

H 18.12 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A very old Japanese small drawer. It is from the late Edo period (1750s-1850s). It is made of
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu

H 12.41 in W 17.64 in D 13 in
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Japanese Meiji two-part tansu chest from the mid 19th century, with round medallion hardware
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest

Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest

H 44.5 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest Of Drawers/Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Five individual drawers with wrought
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest Of Drawers/Tansu
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest Of Drawers/Tansu

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest Of Drawers/Tansu

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H 15.75 in W 13.59 in D 16.34 in
Japanese Old Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese small drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The material is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers Wabisabi
Japanese Old Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers Wabisabi

Japanese Old Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers Wabisabi

H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 9.65 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu

H 15.95 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
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Tansu Small Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tansu small chests is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique tansu small chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and bamboo. Tansu small chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Tansu Small Chests?

Prices for tansu small chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tansu small chests begin at $395 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,248.

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. 

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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Tansu Small Chests
  • What is a Tansu chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a tansu chest used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.

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What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.

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