Antique Tansu

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan.

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 is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to early Meiji period circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood and finished in a deep tim...

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-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.

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

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

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition.

The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...

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

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents.

This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Keyaki (zelkova) case and Kiri (paulowina) wood interiors.

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

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 may contribute to the rarity of finding a Tansu work chest with the original ruler. Dimensions: 7 1/2" deep x 12" wide x 10" high Provenance: Recently acquired from a high q...

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Hav...

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).

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Japanese Kiri Wood Three Section Isho Dansu Kimono Chest Taisho Era ...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Kiri Isho Dansu — Two-Section 衣装箪笥 Meiji Era Japan, Me...

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

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Matsumoto Ishōdansu – Persimmon Tannin & Vermil...

Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer from Tohoku area, Japan. Manufactured in Circa 1900s to 1920s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estimate from the style & c...

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...

We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to bring it up to your preferred elevation.

We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to bring it up to your preferred elevation.

We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to bring it up to your preferred elevation.

Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of Sugi Cedar.

A beautifully constructed Japanese kitchen cabinet, known as a mizuya tansu, from the Taishō period, early 20th century.

., Japan. Antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers made of Yamizo Sugi cedar made in the year 1886 (Meiji 19).

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

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.

., Japan. This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Showa period).

The rustic surface of this Tansu tells us this had been used from generation to generation - a piece of the wood block print flyer from Meiji era, a piece of old newspaper printed in...

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

Antique Korean Bandaji chest on stand or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door...

This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. This is black and beautiful. After many years of use, it has become a very...

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

The Sendai Isho-Dansu-style Tansu is compact; with a long drawer at the top end and three drawers below on the left side.

We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to bring it up to your preferred elevation.

108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom together with maker's address & name.

On offer is a rare "Tajin" cabinet or a "Mizuya Tansu" style hutch. It is commonly made from teak and features distinctive spindle or fretwork doors.

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...

Tansu were not visible in the home except at certain times for specific situations.

This lock plate shares similarities with the decorative lock plates attached to Tansu furniture of this period. However, it is less decorative, maintaining a refined simplicity and f...

Our tansu, made of two individual parts, showcases side handles.

A powerful and authentic Meiji-period tansu with safe, combining craftsmanship, history, and everyday functionality.

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890 A fine and elegant Japanese Kannon Biraki tansu of pleasing colour, crafted from lightweight paulowni...

A Japanese 19th century keyaki wood Sendai clothing tansu with four drawers and elaborate hand-cut iron hardware.

They were popular in the early Edo period, before the popularity of chests of drawers (tansu) began. While types with numerous metal fittings are still common today, pieces with suc...

With its dark lacquer finish, the tansu’s natural keyaki grain shines through, creating an aged patina that speaks to its storied past.

Early 20th century decorative korean cabinet circa 1900. Good quality tansu style wooden cupboard, decorated with metal mounts, hinges and lock.  4 drawers below the top surface, ea...

A pair of 2 different size box chest of drawers, in the vein of Medicine chest "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - one of Tansu furnitures. Product of late Edo era (1780s - 1868), estimate ...

Whether placed in a modern or traditional setting, this authentic Japanese tansu merges historic craftsmanship with modern function, offering timeless storage and sculptural appeal f...

This was called "kaidan-tansu", and when a person went up to the second floor of the house, the stairs were made as a chest of drawers.