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Black Japanese Chest

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 35 in W 46 in D 20 in

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are

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Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Black & Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Chest On Stand
Early 20th Century Black & Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Chest On Stand

Early 20th Century Black & Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Chest On Stand

Located in Norwich, GB

A fabulous black & gilt Japanned Chinoiserie chest on stand. English. Circa 1920. A very

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

$800Sale Price|46% Off

H 25.6 in W 32.88 in D 17.33 in

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black low board with drawers. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi
1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with black urushi lacquer

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

$38,776

H 71.26 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

Located in Lymington, GB

A sophisticated Queen Anne-period chinoiserie japanned chest raised on elegant cabriole legs with

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers

Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers

By Daniel Cottier

Located in London, GB

A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with

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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Drawer Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Drawer Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Drawer Storage Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old black chest of drawers made in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), a time

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$1,360Sale Price|24% Off

H 23.82 in W 29.53 in D 13.98 in

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode
French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode

French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most decorative and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Japanese Carry Chest On Chest
Vintage Japanese Carry Chest On Chest

Vintage Japanese Carry Chest On Chest

$1,695

H 41 in W 45.25 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Japanese Carry Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The two stacking units in a reddish-brown stain with black metal mounts. The top chest with two

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period

$23,015

H 15.75 in W 24.81 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period

Located in Greding, DE

Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Located in Southall, GB

An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a piece of storage furniture called a "kurumanagamochi," a traditional Japanese piece of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Textured Black Lacquer Chests w/Hand Painted Asian Details
Pair of Japanese Textured Black Lacquer Chests w/Hand Painted Asian Details

Pair of Japanese Textured Black Lacquer Chests w/Hand Painted Asian Details

$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 14 in W 27.25 in D 41 in

Pair of Japanese Textured Black Lacquer Chests w/Hand Painted Asian Details

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage pair of Japanese textured black lacquer chests with hand painted Asian details

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique black wooden box chest with lid, wabi sabi
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique black wooden box chest with lid, wabi sabi

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique black wooden box chest with lid, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique wooden cabinet box manufactured circa 1840s-1860s (late Edo period) estimate from

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from sugi (cedar), dating from the 1920s–1930s. The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

prefecture, Japan. This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet
Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

can imitate. Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest" (late Edo period-Meiji period) / tansu

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique black Tansu chest made in Japan. The moment it is placed in a space, it

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside
Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nicely painted vintage Oriental chest equipped with an electric up and down power bottom or

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20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

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George I Black Japanned Highboy
George I Black Japanned Highboy

George I Black Japanned Highboy

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H 63 in W 40 in D 22 in

George I Black Japanned Highboy

Located in New York, NY

Good George I black japanned highboy with japanned decoration; the upper section fitted with

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A black and gilt Japanned Coffer On Stand, Circa 1730.
A black and gilt Japanned Coffer On Stand, Circa 1730.

A black and gilt Japanned Coffer On Stand, Circa 1730.

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H 36.23 in W 55.52 in D 27.17 in

A black and gilt Japanned Coffer On Stand, Circa 1730.

Located in Avington, Hampshire

speckled gilt boarder, the sides with carrying handles, on a black-Japanned and parcel-gilt stand with

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Blanket Chests

18th Century Japanned Trunk
18th Century Japanned Trunk

18th Century Japanned Trunk

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H 28.5 in W 53 in D 24.5 in

18th Century Japanned Trunk

Located in London, GB

A continental Japanned trunk, early 18th century. Decorated in the Japanese taste with elaborate

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is

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Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest
Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest

Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest

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H 27 in W 36 in D 24 in

Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

A large-scale and interesting lidded chest with Tokugawa family crests in gold on the front and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table
Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese Tansu chest constructed entirely of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.
Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

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H 41.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest with Gold Leaf and Mon Design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

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H 40.56 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Japanese Meiji period six drawer tansu chest. This façade showcases four large drawers followed

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts
Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

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H 48.75 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts, c. 1880 Overall measures: 34 ½” x 16” x 48

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquered Storage Chest
Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquered Storage Chest

Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquered Storage Chest

Located in Kittery Point, ME

From the Collection of María Félix, decorated allover with birds in flight‚ the rectangular top decorated with a knarled pine-tree branch and birds in flight over a conforming case w...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest
Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 36.5 in W 33.25 in D 15.75 in

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare late 18th-early 19th century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with enameled iron, silk and

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

perspective. This is a very old black medicine chest made in Japan. The furniture is from the Edo period

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Black Lacquered Japanned Chinoiserie Drawer Chests Nightstands
Pair of Black Lacquered Japanned Chinoiserie Drawer Chests Nightstands

Pair of Black Lacquered Japanned Chinoiserie Drawer Chests Nightstands

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A vibrant pair of Japanned bedside tables, early to mid-20th century. Featuring three drawers with

Category

20th Century British Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Japanese Chest of Drawers
18th Century Japanese Chest of Drawers

18th Century Japanese Chest of Drawers

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H 34.75 in W 49.5 in D 22 in

18th Century Japanese Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese 18th century chest with beautiful original iron hardware. Two doors open revealing five

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet
Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet

Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a drawer that contains old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old Japanese black wooden chest of drawers. The entire piece carries a profound

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1800s-1860s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1800s-1860s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1800s-1860s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese drawer. It is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of walnut

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table
Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table

Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese storage. It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s). It is made of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese black lacquer chest with gold and pewter and mother of
Japanese black lacquer chest with gold and pewter and mother of

Japanese black lacquer chest with gold and pewter and mother of

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese black lacquer chest with gold and pewter and mother of pearl flowering vine design. orig

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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with 15 Drawers
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with 15 Drawers

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with 15 Drawers

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H 28.75 in W 58.5 in D 20.75 in

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with 15 Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Japanese shop chest. Original hand forged hardware. Hinoki wood. 15 Drawers for all

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

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H 39.5 in W 42 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 40.5 in W 34 in D 18 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 43.5 in W 38 in D 18 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from circa 1868-1912. This period

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 43.5 in W 38 in D 18 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from circa 1868 through circa 1912

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Chinoiserie or Japanned Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest from Paris.
French Chinoiserie or Japanned Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest from Paris.

French Chinoiserie or Japanned Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest from Paris.

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A smaller French black lacquer ‘chinoiserie’ commode, the two drawers and sides with painted

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

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H 42.5 in W 37 in D 17 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware
Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

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H 62.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from c.1868 through c.1912.This period

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small drawer is a valuable antique from the Meiji period of Japan. (1868-1912) It is made of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /
Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /

Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

—beautifully reflects the functional aesthetics found in classical Japanese storage furniture. The black

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer /1839s Edo Period / Cabinet Storage WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer /1839s Edo Period / Cabinet Storage WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer /1839s Edo Period / Cabinet Storage WabiSabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. It's made of cedar. On the front of the drawer, old Japanese

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese, rustic and lean. It is the ultimate in simplicity. The tasteful black colour is also

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet
Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet

Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet

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H 34.5 in W 46.5 in D 17 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

Excellent Japanese Tansu with fine hand-forged iron hardware. Sendai Prefecture, circa 1880.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Japanned Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Japanned Chinoiserie Demilune Commode

Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Japanned Chinoiserie Demilune Commode

Located in Essex, MA

With red and gray, white demilune marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with ring handles and side doors. Raised on square tapered legs. Waldorf Towers NYC with original...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Japanned Commode by Maison Jansen

Japanned Commode by Maison Jansen

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H 33.5 in W 54 in D 21 in

Japanned Commode by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A Japanned commode by Maison Jansen. Gilded bronze mounts and pulls with original marble top

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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

French 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
French 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style

French 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

decorated Japanese panels decorated in black lacquer and gold hiramaki-e, and sumptuously dressed in fire

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Provincial Japanned Semainier
Louis XV Provincial Japanned Semainier

Louis XV Provincial Japanned Semainier

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H 56 in W 26.25 in D 14.13 in

Louis XV Provincial Japanned Semainier

Located in Essex, MA

handles, includes keys, raised on shaped feet with scrolled apron. Decorated with gold on black

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Wonderful Vintage Shabby Chic Mirrored Chinoiserie Gilt Reverse Painted Chest

Wonderful Vintage Shabby Chic Mirrored Chinoiserie Gilt Reverse Painted Chest

Located in Roslyn, NY

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20th Century Pair of Italian Japanned Commodes

20th Century Pair of Italian Japanned Commodes

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20th Century Pair of Italian Japanned Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

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Black Japanese Tansu Chest, Meiji Period
Black Japanese Tansu Chest, Meiji Period

Black Japanese Tansu Chest, Meiji Period

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Black Japanese Tansu Chest, Meiji Period

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful vintage, Meiji Period, Japanese Tansu with seven full capacity drawers. Large, unique

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Japanese Lacquer Chest
Japanese Lacquer Chest

Japanese Lacquer Chest

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Japanese Lacquer Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Superb Japanese lacquer trunk with gilt bronze fittings. A very large trunk with domed lid

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Louis XV Japanned Two-Drawer Marble Top Commode, circa 1760
Louis XV Japanned Two-Drawer Marble Top Commode, circa 1760

Louis XV Japanned Two-Drawer Marble Top Commode, circa 1760

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine Louis XV Japanned two-drawer lacquered sans traverse bombe marble top bronze-mounted commode.

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Japanese Chest, circa 1900
Japanese Chest, circa 1900

Japanese Chest, circa 1900

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Japanese Chest, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Black lacquered Japanese chest, the edges are accentuated with brass molding. The body rests on

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Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japan, there is a hearth culture. When the soot from the hearth reaches the chest, it turns black like

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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese chest of drawers. It is a piece of furniture from the Meiji era

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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Need storage space with flair and high design? Consider this interesting Japanese Tansu chest, with

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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese tansu. In Japan this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi". Furniture from the end

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Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet

Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese black large tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of

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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese black large tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of

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Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

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, rich black lacquer finish

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Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old, large Japanese black Tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of

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Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest, Eight-Drawer with Black Iron Hardware and Key
Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest, Eight-Drawer with Black Iron Hardware and Key

Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest, Eight-Drawer with Black Iron Hardware and Key

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu with eight full capacity drawers. The finish is an unique orange

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Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It is made of pine and cedar, and on the front of the drawer is

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William & Mary Black & Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand

William & Mary Black & Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine William & Mary black & gilt Japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition. Depicting

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Antique 1690s Japanese Cabinets

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Black Japanese Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary black Japanese chest you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect black Japanese chest may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe and Yohji Yamamoto are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Black Japanese Chest?

Prices for a black Japanese chest can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $30 and can go as high as $578,258, while, on average they fetch $834.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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