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
19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
19th century Japanese tansu Meiji period chest, featuring a rich dark amber lacquered finish and
Iron
19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
This impressive Edo period tansu was made in the early to mid-19th century. It is a difficult to
Metal, Steel
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Drawers Meiji 13"
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th-century Japanese solid wood Tansu storage chest in excellent condition, exemplifying fine
Wood
Sold|$2,880
Early 20th Century Japanese Iron Bound Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage cabinets used
Iron
Sold|$2,295
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chobu Tansu Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A chobu (merchant’s) chest in Japanese cedar and elm woods featuring original hand forged iron hardware and lifting handles.
Iron
Sold|$12,350
Large scale Antique Japanese Sliding Door Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusually large late 19th/early 20th century Kyushaku - futon chest. Hinoki wood. Mortise and tenon construction. The length is 9 feet and the height is 40.5 inches. Perfect for a ...
Wood
Meiji Period Kiri Wood Tansu, Japan 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small highly figured beautifully grained Kiri wood tansu with iron hardware. In excellent
Iron
Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays Like New
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 2-part Japanese Tansu chest consisting a top section with 7 pull out trays/shelves, 3
Metal
Cypress Wood Futon Tansu Cabinet, Japan Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
A two section cypress wood futon tansu with original steel hardware in remarkable restored
Cypress
Meiji Japanese Low Tansu Chest, Crane Bamboo Hardware
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage, Meiji Period, Japanese Low Tansu with two full size drawers. Large, unique
Bronze, Iron
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period. Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi
Wood
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period. Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi
Wood
Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th century Japanese low Tansu with two large exterior drawers and 2 small drawers behind a lift
Iron
Fine and Substantial Japanese Keyaki 'Elm' Step Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality late Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood kaidan or step tansu in two parts, the small
Elm, Pine
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Four Pullout Trays
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage round corner Japanese Tansu with four shallow pullout trays and three full
Iron, Brass
Seven Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s Japanese Tansu chest of drawers has three full width drawers at the top with two
Iron
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
Wrought Iron
Two-Piece Kitchen 'Mizuya' Tansu, Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two piece kitchen (Mizuya) tansu, Japanese, Meiji period. Upper portion consist of sliding doors
Wood, Cedar
Upper Unit From Meiji Period Clothing 'Isho' Tansu
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Meiji period (1868-1912) Clothing Tansu upper unit with pale wood with darker wood sliding doors on
Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet
Located in South Burlington, VT
tansu storage chest/cabinet ,hand crafted with fine grained wood. It is in remarkably clean original
Wood
Japanese Tansu Chests Night Stands Set of Two
Located in Somis, CA
A set of two vintage Japanese tansu chests. The two chests are identical except one has a slightly
Wood
Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji highboy
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Red lacquer ship’s tansu (chest).
Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu with Calligraphy Original Iron
Located in Somis, CA
A very special Japanese tansu from the early 19th century Edo period. Of typical form with a hinged
Wrought Iron
Antique Japanese Tansu 8 Drawers Tasho Period Isho Dansu
Located in Somis, CA
This early 20th-century Tasho period Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style is a striking piece that
Metal, Iron
Vintage Japanese Low Tansu Chest, Five Drawers, Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage, Meiji period, Japanese low Tansu with a large compartment and five full
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Seven Drawers, Natural Finish
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Japanese Tansu chest features seven full length drawers and two sets of sliding doors
Iron
Low Four-Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Finish
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant vintage Japanese Tansu in natural finish. Beautiful solid wood. Simple, elegant, solid
Brass, Iron
Vintage Japanese Tansu with Eight Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu chest features eight drawers and sliding doors. Two Interior
Iron
Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese Meiji Period miniature tansu, known as a hairbako, featuring exquisite lacquer
Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique, Meiji period, Japanese Tansu with four large full capacity drawers. Unique
Iron
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Tone, with Iron Hardware
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu chest with four full capacity drawers. The visual contrast is
Iron
Japanese Choba (Merchant) Tansu, Kiri/Sugi Wood, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
One section Choba (Merchant) Tansu, Kiri/Sugi wood, Meiji period Configuration of drawers and
Wood
Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco
Located in South Burlington, VT
) drawer tansu storage chest/cabinet ,hand crafted with fine grained wood and attractive in lays of pottery
Wood
Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese late Edo period kiri wood (chestnut) and cypress wood tansu (merchant's chest) with
Iron
Japanese Exquisite Burlwood Antique Four-Drawer Tansu Chest, 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
! This is an antique handcrafted wooden chest tansu with fine lines and a multitude of storage features
Wood
Japan, Superb Antique Furniture Lacquered Tansu from "Wakasa, " 19th Cemtury
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine tall Meiji period lacquered tansu from “Wakasa,” three sections, superb original red
Wood
Brown Black Japanese Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage, Meiji Period, Japanese Tansu with seven full capacity drawers. Large, unique
Bronze, Iron
Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
tansu. Japanese Antique Tansu Clothing Chest two sections, four drawers plus extra storage
Iron
Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu, Meiji Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese two section tansu with original iron hardware. Kiri wood with the secondary wood being
Iron
Meiji Vintage Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Orange Black Contrast
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu consists two individual chests that can be used separately
Bronze, Iron
Japanese Two Section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, Late 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese two section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, late 19th century. Drawers are light colored
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...
Cedar
Japanese Old Black Drawer / 1868-1920s / Tansu Chest / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...
Cedar
Late 19th Century Meiji Period Kasane Tansu Chest on Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century, Meiji period Kasane Tansu chest on chest from the Yonezawa region of Japan
Iron
Vintage Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest, Two-Tier Stackable Five Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu with five full capacity drawers. The chest consists of two
Bronze, Iron
Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare and unusual cross-cut bamboo Tansu chest. Dates pre-World War II Showa period, Japan, circa
Bamboo
Vintage Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Finish, Two Interlocking Tiers
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant vintage Japanese Tansu consists two individual chests that can be used separately
Iron, Brass
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with five drawers, dark
Iron
Japanese 19th Century Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Chest with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese kiri wood tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with three drawers and brass
Wood
Japanese Fine Original Antique Slat Futon Tansu, Meiji Period, 1860s-1880s
Located in South Burlington, VT
original condition. A fine Japanese antique Slat Futon two section, double Tansu (two sections stacked
Large Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, 3-Piece Set, Chests of Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 5' tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu with 10 drawers of various sizes, shelve behind
Brass
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.