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Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sides and back is also distinctive and beautiful.
This is a very rare Tansu with a wabi-sabi aesthetic
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Japanese Antique BK Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sides and back is also distinctive and beautiful.
This is a very rare Tansu with a wabi-sabi aesthetic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 41.54 in W 47.84 in D 23.82 in
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
, and pulls. Rare Tansu styled chest constructed of Asian keyaki wood. Supported by shaped feet with
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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea.
Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs.
Likely used in a grocers.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ladders
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
unconventional.
This is a unique and very rare item.
Weight 11 kg.
Since ancient times, people have created
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard
A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
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H 26.38 in W 43.51 in D 22.64 in
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
unconventional.
This is a unique and very rare item.
Weight 16 kg.
Since ancient times, people have created
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of modesty and modesty, the beauty of the unconventional.
This is a unique and very rare item
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Huge Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old huge black Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a unique and very rare item.
It weighs 6.5 kg.
Since ancient times, in order to survive in the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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You can use it with peace of mind.
Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture.
Since ancient times
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
withdrawals are becoming fewer and fewer each year.
This is a highly rare item.
And it's very cool.
This is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
You can use it with peace of mind.
Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture.
Since ancient times
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 25.2 in W 32.49 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
black.
Made of cedar wood.
The handle is made of iron
It is rare for furniture made in Japan.
It is a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 11.62 in W 14.18 in D 8.08 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
black.
Made of cedar wood.
The handle is made of iron
It is rare for furniture made in Japan.
It is a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 8.08 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
You can use it with peace of mind.
Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture.
Weight: approx. 50 kg
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 33.47 in W 40.36 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
condition.
The inside of the drawer has also been cleaned and disinfected.
A rare piece of Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Coffee Table Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
years of use, it has become a very deep color.
It can also be used as a sofa table.
It is very rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 13.78 in W 24.22 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sofa Table Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
rare piece of furniture with a wabi-sabi aesthetic.
Weight: 16.5 kg.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 22.25 in W 34.45 in D 19.1 in
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
A drawer storage is attached to the lid.
Very rare style.
Simple and beautiful, with no unnecessary
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 22.25 in W 32.68 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used as a sofa table. This is very rare.
Weight: 14 kg.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
H 22.45 in W 32.29 in D 18.71 in
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used as a sofa table. This is very rare.
Weight: 14 kg.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
H 22.45 in W 30.71 in D 18.51 in
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
patterns. With an elegant form that took cues from traditional tansu and Art Deco, the upper part of the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional, rare and completely restored wooden Sado ishô dansu (cabinet of drawers) with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 41.86 in W 43.08 in D 17.84 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
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Exceptional Rare Wabi Sabi Taisho Period Paper & Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A rare Japanese Taisho period (C.1920s) cedar & paper tansu.
Beautifully patinated cedar carcass
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Paper
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H 40.36 in W 35.44 in D 17.52 in
Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very rare and old Japanese large Tansu.
Furniture made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
The material
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.65 in W 66.93 in D 18.51 in
Rare Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Stepped Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A rare mid 19th C. Japanese tansu in raw stripped cedar.
Stepped on one end originally for access
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
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H 29.34 in W 68.71 in D 24.41 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 hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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H 8.47 in W 7.88 in D 12.01 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
H 28 in W 20 in L 28 in
Solid Japanese Elm Burlwood Tansu / Cabinet
Located in London, England
. Excellent grain pattern throughout. A rare usage of burlwood. Making these extremely easy on the eye!
All
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / 1868s-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black tansu.
It is a type with a drawer on the top and bottom and a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 26.97 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of the unconventional, the opposite of vulgarity.
This is a unique and very rare item.
Weight
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a rare find and your opportunity from a collector source that assists us in finding unusual
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 14 in D 14 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
only shelves inside, but this is a rare shape with three drawers inside the door.
Scratches due to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 33.67 in W 68.9 in D 20.08 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is made of cedar wood and the handles are made of iron.
Tansu with wheels are extremely rare.
It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 36.82 in W 60.24 in D 27.76 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old tansu from Japan.
It is mainly made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 35.83 in W 35.63 in D 14.57 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Storage Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wood.
The door is a double structure kannon-door.
It is a very rare type.
The design is simple and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 35.44 in W 46.26 in D 20.48 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
In Japan this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi".
Furniture from the end
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
H 32.09 in W 61.62 in D 30.71 in
Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 21.46 in W 68.9 in L 21.46 in
Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind Japanese Antique Portable Inlaid with mother of pearl -in classic Japanese raden
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
In Japan this is called "kuruma nagamochi".
Furniture from the end
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
H 34.65 in W 49.22 in L 34.65 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old large Japanese Black Tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 29.14 in W 68.12 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
unconventional.
This is a unique and very rare item.
Weight 13 kg.
Since ancient times, people have created
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old and large Japanese Tansu.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.65 in W 59.65 in D 16.74 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old large Japanese Tansu.
This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 47.84 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese tansu.
It is a piece of furniture from the Edo period. (1800s - 1860s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.45 in W 49.61 in L 34.45 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old tansu with wheels.
It is called "KURUMA NAGAMOCHI" in Japan.
Furniture from the end of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 56.89 in D 27.17 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large black Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 36.62 in W 73.82 in D 19.1 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese tansu from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is rare
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 32.09 in W 66.54 in L 32.09 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a large black tansu from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Edo period to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 35.44 in W 70.28 in L 35.44 in
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