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Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

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) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers
Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Today, it can also be used as a low console, storage chest, or coffee table-like piece in an interior setting.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is written in ink on the bottom of the drawer at the time. Through years of use, it ...

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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The Beauty of Imperfection (Wabi-sabi) This chest is a quintessential example of the Wabi-sabi philosophy.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls Dating back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testam...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Rope, Cedar

Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century

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.

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

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: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian Baroque Year: 1890s $2,2...

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1890s Japanese Baroque Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chest, 1930s–1950s, Keyaki, chestnut & Cedar, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chest, 1930s–1950s, Keyaki, chestnut & Cedar, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chest, 1930s–1950s, Keyaki, chestnut & Cedar, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

The drawer fronts are made of beautifully figured keyaki, whose flowing grain gives the chest its distinctive character. The front frame is crafted from solid chestnut, while the sid...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

The box is crafted in the shape of a treasure chest and fully carved in cedar wood and decorated with forged silver hardware’s.

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

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 Condition: Original Condition Style: Japanese Antique Year: 1890’s $2,250 ...

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1890s Japanese Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

Tansu Japanese chest of draws
Tansu Japanese chest of draws

Tansu Japanese chest of draws

Located in London, Lambeth

Antique Japanese Meiji period clothing chest made from keyaki and cedar wood featuring six drawers two lockable draws with original locks

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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Carved by hand from solid cedar or teak using traditional tools, the chest features deeply weathered surfaces and symmetrical floral motifs—often stylised lotus patterns, symbolising...

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Early 20th Century Indian Industrial Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

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 specimen cases, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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1870s British Victorian Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)

Located in Centennial, CO

A gorgeous antique Japanese two piece kitchen tansu chest (Goshu Mizuya) from the late Meiji period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Antique Hand-Carved Swat Chest from Pakistan
Antique Hand-Carved Swat Chest from Pakistan

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.

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Mid-19th Century Pakistani Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Two-Tier Apothecary Chest with Glass Cabinet & Drawers 1870s
Japanese Antique Two-Tier Apothecary Chest with Glass Cabinet & Drawers 1870s

Japanese Antique Two-Tier Apothecary Chest with Glass Cabinet & Drawers 1870s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The piece is constructed primarily from solid Sugi cedar. The original urushi lacquer has been well preserved, with layers of aged lacquer creating a warm, dark reddish surface.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

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 the early Meiji period, circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood, this piece has a sim...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

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 quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door
Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door

Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door

Located in Yonkers, NY

This tall and versatile chest is crafted in solid sugi (cedar) with a warm golden finish that brings out the richness of the wood grain.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Metal

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a long-established hardware shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 190...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality reddish S...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

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

Located in Torino, IT

This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese cedar wood (cryptomeria Japonica) in its inner parts, while for the outer parts it is...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kura (the traditional style warehouse) of old established tea shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the pr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers

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 Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions. Remaining original paint gives a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Shonai district in Yamagata pref., Tohoku area, Japan. 108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom toge...

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1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820

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 molded edge, exposed dovetails, wooden knobs, silver escutcheon, original keys, and res...

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1820s American Federal Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Silver, Iron

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Two Piece Choba Dansu Tansu Merchant Chest
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Two Piece Choba Dansu Tansu Merchant Chest

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Two Piece Choba Dansu Tansu Merchant Chest

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Constructed from Cypress and Sugi (Japanese cedar), this merchant’s chest is made up of an upper and lower section.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand

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 brackets and hardware, resting on an iron stand.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood
Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood

Located in Peabody, MA

A collection of Chinese chests from the late 19th and 20th century includes a vermillion lacquered elmwood chest on stand (at bottom), atop that a cedar wood chest in beetle red lacq...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cedar Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

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Antique Cedar Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique cedar chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique cedar chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique cedar chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique cedar chest bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Cavalier, Dillingham Manufacturing Company and Fritz Manufacturing Co each produced at least one beautiful antique cedar chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Cedar Chest?

Prices for an antique cedar chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $58 and can go as high as $47,881, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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. 

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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

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