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Black Japanese Chest

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

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Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers.

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black lacquer chest of drawers distinguished by its refined vertical proportions and deep, understated black finish.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with gold, white and green floral décor, brass hardware and blue painted accents.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers
19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from Meiji period, circa 1860s–1900s based on its traditional ...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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 patina.

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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

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers
19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

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

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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 'pony foot' carved detailing.

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

Materials

Lacquer

Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest, 1820s–1860s
Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest, 1820s–1860s

Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest, 1820s–1860s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique kusuri-dansu, or apothecary chest, made of sugi cedar. This piece dates to the late Edo period, circa early to mid-19th century, around the 1820s–1860s. Originally...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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 gilt painted swallow, stylized bamboo and plant forms with rosettes with a later black...

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

Materials

Marble

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 drawer storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Early 20th-Century Black Japanned and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau
Early 20th-Century Black Japanned and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau

Early 20th-Century Black Japanned and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau

Located in London, Park Royal

A beautifully proportioned early 20th-century bureau, richly decorated in the English chinoiserie taste with gilt and polychrome scenes against a deep black-japanned ground. The fal...

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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

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 Marble commode. The stunning two drawer commode is raised by cabriole legs ending wit...

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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

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The two stacking units in a reddish-brown stain with black metal mounts. The top chest with two long drawers on the left. The right side with a drawer over two more smaller drawers...

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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

Located in Greding, DE

Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The chest is decorated with cut-out and ornamentally engraved fittings on the corners and ...

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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 GB

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

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The flat top makes them ideal as a sideboard, and their simple silhouette enhances the look of any items you display. This traditional Japanese furniture embodies the Japanese spirit...

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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

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage pair of Japanese textured black lacquer chests with hand painted Asian details & patinated brass hardware & feet.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C
Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Saitama prefecture, Japan's Kanto region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to the late Edo ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Cedar, 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 the style & conditions. Made with traditional wood joinery without metal faste...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest" (late Edo period-Meiji period) / tansu cabinet It is a chest of drawers from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1800-1912) in ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese black Tansu chest, distinguished by its commanding horizontal proportions and deep black finish that radiates a quiet yet powerful presence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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 shelf. When button is pressed the bottom raised up or down hiding or exposing the con...

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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 drawers, the lower section with three drawers over a shaped apron and raised on four cabr...

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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

The moulded top, front, sides and back decorated with chinoiserie vistas all within a broad speckled gilt boarder, the sides with carrying handles, on a black-Japanned and parcel-gil...

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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 lock escutcheon and solid brass handles.

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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.

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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 back, and also on the intricate hardware.

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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 plates with a distinctive motif. Elongate escutcheon are gracefully fitted behind each...

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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

Carrying handles on each side of the chest. Created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912).

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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 ¾” high.

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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 mixed woods.

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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

With 20 years of experience as a buyer, I offer Japanese antiques from my unique perspective. This is a very old black medicine chest made in Japan.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black chest of drawers distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced form and the deep black patina that gives it a quiet yet commanding presence.

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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 an additional false drawer to the bottom, providing a secret compartment accessed b...

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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 interior drawers. Interior drawers are in excellent condition. Cabinet shows wear som...

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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) The material is cedar. This is very rare. It is miraculous that all the drawer ...

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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 sense of time, as if layers of history have accumulated to form a single, compelling la...

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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 wood. It is a beautiful drawer. The design is simple and lean. It is the ulti...

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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 cedar trees. A simple and beautiful drawer. There is no waste. It can also be us...

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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. copper hardware c.1920

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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 your storage needs! Handsome lean lines. Sturdy and functional

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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 features seven drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk
A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

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H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 17.72 in

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

Located in London, GB

Japan, Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912 A very fine mid nineteenth century black lacquered Meiji wooden trunk, with gilded foliate arabesques throughout, large roundels and engraved corner...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Lacquer

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 6 drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and u...

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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 represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved fr...

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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.This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese soc...

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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 landscapes, the drawer edges and legs accented with gilding. The piece retains its origin...

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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 features seven drawers and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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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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