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19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

H 42 in W 37 in D 18 in
A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in London, GB
Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

H 39 in W 36 in D 24 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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1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Cherry

Antique 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 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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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 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
Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest
Located in Brattleboro, VT
Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest. The ingenuity of Japanese joinery
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest
Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

H 63.25 in W 45.25 in D 16 in
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chests of drawers. This tansu chest is a valuable antique piece made
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi

H 31.5 in W 32.09 in D 15.95 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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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 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
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning and unique antique Japanese tansu chest with two interior drawers that sits on a custom
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1920s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console

H 36 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
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
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1890s Japanese Baroque Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

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

H 34.5 in W 46 in D 17 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 Antique Tansu Chest

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 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
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1890s Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

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

H 35 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

H 19 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
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 Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

H 20.5 in W 21 in D 15 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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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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
19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
By Other Kingdom
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to
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Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers

19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers

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H 22.75 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves

H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
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Late 19th Century Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts

Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts

H 42 in W 36.75 in D 16.75 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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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Tansu Chest

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
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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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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
Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Korean elm chest with original brass hardware. The chest has a nice patina. Inside has three pull
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1890s Korean Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass

Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware
Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware

Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware

H 24 in W 27.5 in D 13 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 lothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood
Located in Portland, OR
. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This tansu chest is made with pegged
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 lothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 lothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 lothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood

H 36 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Large Korean (In the Japanese Style) 14 Drawer Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning vintage Korean (in the Japanese style) large elm (keyaki) tansu chest with original cast
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass

Vintage Large Korean (In the Japanese Style) 14 Drawer Tansu Chest
Vintage Large Korean (In the Japanese Style) 14 Drawer Tansu Chest

Vintage Large Korean (In the Japanese Style) 14 Drawer Tansu Chest

H 71.25 in W 48.5 in D 19 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 Antique Tansu Chest

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
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean
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19th Century Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk

H 43 in W 46.6 in D 19.5 in
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall, 5 drawer part charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

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H 41.15 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 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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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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
Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800's Gyoshobako Peddler's Tansu Chest 28"
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This tansu is around 200 year old. It is an antique Japanese gyoshobako-dansu (peddler's chest
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800's Gyoshobako Peddler's Tansu Chest 28"
Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800's Gyoshobako Peddler's Tansu Chest 28"

Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800's Gyoshobako Peddler's Tansu Chest 28"

H 28 in W 11.5 in D 17 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers

H 30.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 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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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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 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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest

H 34.5 in W 33.75 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 Antique Tansu Chest

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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
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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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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 36 in W 48 in D 18 in
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.75 in
Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese keyaki wood 19th century double section Sendai clothing tansu chest will bring an exotic touch to
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

H 34.75 in W 42 in D 16.75 in
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese antique two-piece Tansu chest cabinet from the 19th century with two sliding doors, 11
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers

Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers

H 62.5 in W 35 in D 15.5 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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
elaborate handcut iron hardware. Born during the 19th century, this wooden Tansu chest is a fine example of
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

H 45.5 in W 45 in D 17 in
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
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19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Korean Chest
19th Century Korean Chest

19th Century Korean Chest

H 38.75 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
tansu chest has six drawers within a pair of swing open door. Made of solid sugi (cryptomeria, Japanese
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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

H 30 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This is an antique Japanese tansu known as a kodansu. this tansu chest was made and used over
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12
Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12

Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12

H 18 in W 23 in D 12 in
19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique two-part Japanese tansu kimono chest of drawers. In good condition original finish.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu
19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu

19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu

H 46.75 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

H 41 in W 34 in D 16 in
Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim

Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim

H 34.5 in W 42.5 in D 18.5 in
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
tansu chest is made of kiri wood (also known as Paulownia Tomentosa or Princess Tree), a Japanese wood
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers

H 56 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"
Located in Portland, OR
drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas. This type of tansu chest was used to store
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"
Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"

H 8.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer. The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of paulownia wood, a high quality material. These drawers are rustic, simple and be...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 15.95 in
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu
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1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

H 36 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1860-1900s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a storage furniture that was used very old in Japan and is called "Kurumanagamochi". It is said that if a disaster such as a fire occurs, it was placed near the entrance of ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1860-1900s WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1860-1900s WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1860-1900s WabiSabi

H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 30.32 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It is a v...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Cedar

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

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

H 26.58 in W 27.17 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

H 25.2 in W 32.49 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu. This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of paulownia
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer. From the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary homes. It is painted black. Made ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Cedar

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

H 16.54 in W 24.81 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

H 33.47 in W 40.36 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. I...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

H 25.99 in W 18.71 in D 13.39 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 of cedar wood. The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful. There is no wa...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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
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...
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Cedar

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

H 11.62 in W 14.18 in D 8.08 in
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Antique Tansu Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tansu chest you’re looking for. Each antique tansu chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tansu chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tansu chest, those designed in Folk Art and Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Tansu Chest?

Prices for an antique tansu chest start at $295 and top out at $28,750 with the average selling for $3,500.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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 Antique Tansu Chest
  • 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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