19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / TV board
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal fittings are made of iron and the wood is pine. The door has a unique structure that ope...
Pine
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Chest / Coffee Table/Wooden Box/Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden drawer from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1750-1868) in Japan. The wood is made of paulownia. It is painted with red lacquer. Soot adheres from above and...
Other
19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Side Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal fittings are made of iron and the wood is pine. Half of the top plate was a lid, and r...
Pine
19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal fittings are made of iron, the front part is made of chestnut, and the others are made of...
Pine
20th Century Japanese Old Shelf Drawer / Tansu Chest / Wooden Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is made of paulownia wood and cedar wood. The front is made of paulownia wood, the sides and back are made of cedar, and the top is made of cedar. It is from the early to mid Show...
Other
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A small storage shelf made in the Meiji era in Japan It was used in an old house in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan. I don't know what it was used for. Convenient for storing small sh...
Cedar
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring
Brass
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Clothing Kimono Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 36"H
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts
Wrought Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 42"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts
Wrought Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 42"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique cabinet produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). At that time, it was used as a tea chest placed in a tea room. This furniture was produced using tra...
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood
Iron
19th Century Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu in Black Laquer
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu in Black Laquer, late Edo early Meiji. Named Kannon after
Wood
Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 24"W
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts
Wrought Iron
Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Both the upper and the lower part have multiple decorative white brass mounts. Each features two doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to ...
Brass
Sold|$15,000
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Keyaki wood small tansu (chest). Original paulownia design hardware.
Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Chinese chest or cabinet on stand. A rectangular form made from elm with vibrant mother of pearl inlay set within black cabinet and drawer fronts. Neatly accented with s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Elm
Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu". It seems to be around the
Wood, Paper
Japanese Black Lacquer & Maki-e Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An outstanding 19th century black lacquer tansu decorated overall in hand applied gilt lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest
Located in South Burlington, VT
office space. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our
Iron
Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
technique- smoking Tansu with a Kiseru pipe, 19th century You dont need to be a connoisseur to love this
Bronze, Copper
Vintage 19th Century Asian Stacking Tansu Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage pair of stacking Asian chests. The iconic Tansu cabinet with lots is great heavy
Metal
Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Asian scholar's chest configured with four upper drawers over lower cabinet. Beautifully appointed
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Hammered Metal Tansu Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Asian chest of drawers. A chic natural wood cabinet with hammered metal
Metal
HENREDON Campaign Chest Asian Japanese Tansu End of Bed TV Table Bench
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A HENREDON Campaign Chest Asian Japanese Tansu
Brass
Sold|$3,802
Early 20th C. Wabi Sabi Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An expertly constructed early 20th century Taisho period Japanese tansu . Beautifully
Cedar
Sold|$1,650
Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual early 20th century Tansu with elaborate brass work and canted sides. Three pairs of cabinet
Brass
Sold|$3,000 / set
Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic pair of antique Chinese Tansu end table or nightstands. They have brass inlay on the
Brass
Campaign Chinoiserie Style Dresser by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
with understated Tansu, Pan Asian & Campaign design influences.
Brass
Asian Tansu Banded Burl Top Side Tables Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and versatile pair of Asian Tansu side tables cabinets, bedside table in very good
Brass
Asian Tansu Style Mahogany Burl Chest/Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Asian Tansu style Mahohany and maple burl end table chest, jewelry chest. Practical and beautiful
Brass
South East Asian Tansu Double-Sided Steps Two-Part Interlocking Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A South East Asian Tansu Double-Sided Two-Part Interlocking Cabinet. Measures 33" in width, 18" in
Brass
Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu Style Campaign Chest Bar Unit Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu style Campaign chest bar unit cabinet. Item features faux drawer
Metal
Henredon Pan Asian Tansu Campaign Mahogany Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A bachelor chest in the Japanese Tansu style by Henredon of Morganton, North Carolina, USA. Made
Brass
Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu small chests or nightstands by Baker. Dark stained oak
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and vibrant pair of matching Chinese tansu small chests with one drawer at top and a large
Metal
Exciting Pair of Baker Modern Asian Tansu Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu chests or cabinets by Baker. Dark stained oak with
Metal
Tansu Campaign Walnut Burl w/ Brass Fittings Nightstands Side Tables, C. 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
1932 Asian Tansu style Campaign nightstands. Made of Walnut Burl wood and decorated with Brass
Brass
Sold|$400
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Tansu chest with handsome hardware, wood has great age.
Sold|$3,900
Japanese Tansu (Trunk)
Located in Stamford, CT
A stained wood Japanese tansu with sliding doors and fitted interior.
Wood
Sold|$1,475
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual small size multi drawer tansu or chest with original iron hardware, Japan, late 19th
Iron
Sold|$2,600
Fine Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Pine originally collected in the late 1960’s in San
Metal
Sold|$9,150
Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu
Located in Hudson, NY
With keyaki (sacred wood in Japan) wood drawers, beautiful heavy hardware, excellent quality and craftsmanship. Comes with 3 keys.
Sold|$1,400
Japanese Step Tansu Double Sided
Located in Somis, CA
This is a wonderful double-sided Japanese Step Tansu chest. Full storage capacity with 7 drawers of
Bronze
Sold|$2,495
Vintage Japanese Tansu Step Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 20th Century Japanese Tansu Step Chest in walnut with Mortise and Tenon joinery and
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$6,100
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) tansu with one drawer on top, a sliding door to reveal 5 more drawers
Wood
Sold|$1,100
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Korean Tansu Bandaji style chest or blanket chest made of elm. Featuring iron hardware
Iron
Sold|$3,680
Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
Iron
Japanese Tansu Wardrobe, Nearly New Condition
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful Tansu is made of three separate chests. The top has a pair of sliding doors behind
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$2,480
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage
Iron
Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a hard to find antique smaller tansu
Wood
Sold|$3,795
Japanese Step Tansu Two Sided Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 2020 Japanese two-sided Tansu style cabinets and base pieces in stained wood with black iron
Iron
Sold|$4,900
Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region
Located in Hudson, NY
With keyaki wood drawers (a treasured wood in Japan), early hardware, ebonized top and sides. Comes on a 3" base, and with 3 keys. Excellent condition. 27 1/2" h , or 30 1/2" h wi...
Sold|$7,150
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has five drawers and
Iron
Sold|$6,480
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
Wood
Sold|$4,280
Pair of Mid-19th Century Japanese Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage
Iron
Japanese Meiji Period Chestnut Tansu, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully proportioned Meiji period chestnut wood tansu with original iron hardware. Japan
Iron
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.