Antique Tansu

An exceptional two-section chest from the Kyushu region, crafted from solid kiri (paulownia) wood with a warm, time-worn patina that highlights its fine grain. Retaining its original...

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period. This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century).

A beautiful example of East Asian craftsmanship, this antique tansu cabinet, dates to the late 19th century and offers timeless character and practical form.

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...

19th century Japanese Edo period togidashi (polished out) lacquered tansu chest. Handpainted with detailed hawk feathers in lacquer, no two feathers are a repeat.

Rare Antique Japanese Katana (sword) tansu, Edo period, 19th Century. Hand forged iron hardware lock plates and kakute handles.  

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...

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

This tansu dates to the early 20th century in good overall condition, with some finish scratches, losses, and wear commensurate with age and use.

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

Originally stacked on top of each other, now each tansu has a custom base to make them functional for modern interiors as side tables on nightstands.

Overview An exceptional piece of Japanese history, this Meiji Period (1868–1912) Tansu showcases a rare and functional five-drawer layout.

Woven Sliding Door Tansu from Japan. With a beautifully detailed front and thoughtfully interior shelving, it blends exquisite craftsmanship with functional storage.

This is an exceptional Japanese medicine chest (Kusuri Tansu) dating from the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912).

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period.

A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture.

This large cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece created by restoring an original Japanese tansu from the Edo period and reimagining it with custom-made sliding doors clad in reclaimed an...

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still have old ropes attached, suggesting it is very old. It is thought to date from the Ed...

This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...

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

This is an antique Japanese Tansu, crafted during the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912) from Japanese cedar (sugi).

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 ...

This is an old box storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is paulownia wood, which is precious today. Paulownia wood is light...

A large primitive early Meiji period Japanese wheeled tansu cabinet. Featuring a total of four sliding with original iron hardware.

Each of the nine drawers is fitted with its original hand-forged iron "cup" pulls, whose dark, rugged texture provides a grounded contrast to the organic warmth of the wood. This "T...

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a striking example of Meiji-era craftsmanship, blending functional storage with a bold, ...

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture.

A striking Japanese storage cabinet dating to the 1910s, featuring beautifully aged wood, traditional sliding doors, and four small drawers with original metal pulls. Its balanced pr...

Crafted in Japan during the early 20th century, this cabinet showcases the understated beauty of traditional joinery and practical design. Its sliding slatted doors, rich patina, and...

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

This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）. The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood. The beaut...

A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C.

Born during the 19th century, this wooden Tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional cabinetry.

A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture.

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...

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

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards.

Overview A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...

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

A Japanese antique katana tansu, or samurai sword storage chest, made entirely of kiri, also known as paulownia wood.

This is an antique Japanese medicine chest (Kusuri Tansu) with 16 small drawers. It is believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period (circa 1868–1926).

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

A strong, character-rich example of Japanese merchant furniture, well suited for collectors or interiors seeking authentic tansu with functional storage, traditional materials, and d...

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s).

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

A rare antique two piece Kusuri, medicine tansu, 72 drawers, Edo period.  Made of Hinoki and Sugi wood.

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...

A finely crafted Japanese Mizuya tansu from the early 20th century, circa 1910s to 1930 (Taisho to early Showa period).

Vintage black-painted cabinet from France. Its deep black exterior contrasts beautifully with the warm natural wood inside, giving it both strength and elegance. With glass-fronted d...

An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina.

., Japan. Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period).

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...

This is an antique Japanese black lacquer chest of drawers distinguished by its refined vertical proportions and deep, understated black finish. The orderly arrangement of four gener...

This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The front is composed of sliding doors arranged in two sections. The ...