Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
Iron
$1,500
H 24.41 in W 34.65 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
rare and functional five-drawer layout. Crafted entirely from solid Sugi (Japanese Cedar), it possesses
Iron
$550
H 17.33 in W 16.34 in D 12.8 in
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of cedar wood. The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful. There is no waste in design. It
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rustic, simple and
Cedar
$500
H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 9.65 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testament to the
Rope, Cedar
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple and lean. It is
Cedar
$1,000
H 20.28 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is
Iron
$1,500
H 30.12 in W 23.82 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Meiji period and is made of cedar. The small top drawer has some internal dividers. The color is a
Iron
$520Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood and the handles are made of iron. The design is very simple and
Iron
$1,600
H 26.38 in W 23.43 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its original condition
Cedar, Pine
$800Sale Price|38% Off
H 21.07 in W 24.22 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1920s). The material used is cedar wood, and iron hardware is attached to the handles. The
Iron
$19,081Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in
Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Baroque Style off white lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.
Brass
$560Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.16 in W 18.9 in D 13.39 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The lean, linear design embodies
Iron
$560Sale Price|37% Off
H 19.69 in W 19.1 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. Iron is used for the handles, and the slightly larger
Iron
$4,500
H 48.04 in W 66.54 in D 21.26 in
Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the handles. In the
Iron
$14,449Sale Price|34% Off
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Baroque Style black lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.
Brass
$3,000Sale Price|25% Off
H 34.65 in W 65.48 in D 13.19 in
Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from sugi (cedar), dating from the 1920s–1930s. The
Wood
$1,500
H 23.82 in W 29.53 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
composed of cedar wood, and the interior of the drawers is made of paulownia wood, which has excellent
Iron
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials
Iron
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.45 in W 1.75 in D 6.5 in
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A German treasure chest desk box. This is a beautiful rectangular desk box created in Germany
Silver, Bronze
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood
Iron
Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
hand from solid cedar or teak using traditional tools, the chest features deeply weathered surfaces and
Cedar
$2,301 / set
H 10.04 in W 15.36 in D 13.59 in
Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests. An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer
Mahogany, Cedar
$800
H 22.64 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 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
Cedar
Antique Hand-Carved Swat Chest from Pakistan
Located in Prato, IT
Swat, Pakistan Period: mid-19th century Entirely hand carved Interlocking structure no gluing Very good condition Measurements: cm W113 x D59 x H121.5 cm.
Cedar
$2,500
H 30.12 in W 74.22 in D 30.71 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
furniture. Crafted from pine and cedar, it was originally used in the Tohoku region. The scratches and
Iron
$2,000
H 34.26 in W 52.37 in D 24.41 in
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
ancient times. Made primarily from pine and cedar, it was commonly used in the Tohoku region. It was
Iron
$2,800
H 33.86 in W 53.35 in D 20.87 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early
Wood, Cedar
$2,710
H 32.68 in W 57.68 in D 21.46 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period). Having storage
Wood, Cedar
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
A finely crafted Japanese Mizuya tansu from the early 20th century, circa 1910s to 1930 (Taisho to early Showa period). Constructed from richly figured keyaki wood, prized for its s...
Wood, Hardwood, Cedar
$2,638
H 27.96 in W 33.47 in D 15.56 in
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to early Meiji
Iron
$2,150
H 24.69 in W 50.01 in D 16.34 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard Wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, reddish Sugi Cedar. The product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period). Finished with
Wood, Cedar
$4,800
H 69.3 in W 72.25 in D 24.02 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period). Relatively larger
Wood, Cedar
$7,825
H 53 in W 41 in D 15.5 in
Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
, early 20th century. This tall and versatile chest is crafted in solid sugi (cedar) with a warm golden
Metal
$2,450
H 29.3 in W 59.06 in D 17.13 in
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium
Wood, Cedar
$9,833
H 35 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 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
Iron
$1,100 / set
H 25.6 in W 38.19 in D 17.13 in
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
., Japan. This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s
Wood, Cedar
$3,300
H 60.52 in W 31.11 in D 14.38 in
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest with drawers, wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique 2 tier mid size Mizuya tansu chest with 9 drawers. Made of premium quality Sugi
Wood, Cedar
$600Sale Price|36% Off
H 18.51 in W 23.78 in D 14.18 in
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to
Iron
$560Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.01 in W 12.01 in D 7.64 in
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Tohoku area, Japan. Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of
Wood, Cedar
$450
H 11.89 in W 7.2 in D 13.78 in
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916
Wood, Cedar
$20,000
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Silver, Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi (Japanese cedar), this clothing kimono chest is decorated with blackened iron
Iron
$1,740
H 19.75 in W 35.25 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this clothing chest is minimalist in design, resting
Iron
$3,295 / set
H 19.25 in W 30.18 in D 19 in
Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood
Located in Peabody, MA
elmwood chest on stand (at bottom), atop that a cedar wood chest in beetle red lacquer; and above: a pair
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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