Antique Tansu Chest

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron hardware.

Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1900s.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from circa 1910. Manufactured during the late Meiji period to early Taishō period, 1890–1925.

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware.

A finely crafted Japanese tansu chest, composed of three separate stacking elements: a base plinth, a section of drawers, and a top cabinet with hinged doors concealing sliding trays.

This Early 20th-Century Korean Tansu Chest is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship, featuring intricate hand-forged hardware and a beautifully aged patina.

An authentic 19th Century Japanese tansu chest from the Meiji period (circa late 1800's), exemplifying the refined utility and craftsmanship that define traditional Japanese storage ...

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...

A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, open shelf and drawers.

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 ...

Small Vintage Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s, having four drawers with brass pulls, set on a carved wooden base, set atop a wooden stand, 12 1/2" high (18" with...

This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into history through its design.

A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and secret storage.

A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware.

Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Beautiful original silk covering.

Guessing from the style, this believed to be Komono tansu - chest of drawers for organizing Komono (Kimono accessories).

Guessing from the style, this believed to be Komono tansu - chest of drawers for organizing Komono (Kimono accessories).

It typically features four large drawers with smaller drawers in the lower section, fitted with original iron handles and hardware. Traditionally used for storing clothing and texti...

A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece of Japanese furniture of this time period. Nicely patinated with original forged ir...

This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

Japanese tansu two-part chest.... bare wood with a wax finish.... black metal hardware....

This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

This mid tall size, Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji era (circa 1860s - 1910s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

Korean elm chest with original brass hardware. The chest has a nice patina. Inside has three pull-out drawers and an open space.

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

This mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji period (1868-1912) , estimate from the style & conditions.

A well crafted early 20th Century Traditional Japanese clothing chest originally acquired in San Francisco in the late 1960’s.

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

Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine & chestnut.

Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions.

Acquired in Gifu prefecture, Japan's Tokai region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to circa 1860s ...

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s).

A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with original iron h...

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan.

A beautiful and highly functional antique Japanese Isho Tansu chest that was traditionally used for storing clothing, particularly Kimonos.

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...

Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Meiji Period Japan, Sendai region, Meiji period, circa 1868–1900 35.5 in.

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

Japanese Antique Sugi Ishodansu Bo-Dansu Tsuru Minogame Shishi Iron Tansu Chest Japan, Meiji period, circa 1890–1910 46 in.

A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers, brass hardware and pierced side handles.

Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, traditional ...

A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles.

A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina.

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868–1912). The form is simple and unadorned, reflecting its origins as a practical storage piece. A nota...

Japanese antique 2 tier mid size Mizuya tansu chest with 9 drawers. Made of premium quality Sugi cedar solid wood boards.

Diminutive Meiji Period Storage Cabinet, early 20th c., having a red painted surface and black painted hardware and corner mounts, with side handles, six drawers and one cabinet door...