Antique Tansu

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

This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space.

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 is an antique Japanese drawer chest dating from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Crafted from cedar wood, it features simple iron handles on the front. The balanced arr...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

This is a small antique Japanese Tansu. It is believed to have been made during the Meiji to Taisho periods, approximately the 1860s–1920s.

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...

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

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.

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Reversible Sliding Doors and Aged Paper Patina A large Japanese wooden cabinet with reversible sliding doors, offering two distinct expressions within a...

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...

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

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...

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

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

This is an antique Japanese two-section black Tansu, distinguished by its elegant vertical proportions and deep, understated black surface.

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...

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

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

This is an antique Japanese black Tansu, composed of two separate storage sections.

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...

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 ...

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

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

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

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...

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

An exceptionally fine Japanese *tansu* chest from the Meiji period, likely dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880–1900).

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).

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).

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...

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

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...

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Its low, stable rectangular form and the deep black finish, enriched by many years of age and use, give the piece a quiet yet disti...

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

This is an antique Japanese small drawer chest dating from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Crafted from cedar wood, it features two large drawers arranged vertically, each fitted wit...

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

A fine antique Japanese marquetry and parquetry Meiji period Jewelry chest, table cabinet or Kodansu, circa 1880. The cabinet is intricately inlaid with geometric marquetry and parq...

., 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).

This is a small wooden chest of drawers believed to date from the mid-Edo period, specifically the An'ei era (1772–1781) of Japan. The drawer fronts are made of paulownia (kiri) wood...

This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the...

This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...