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Black Tansu Chest

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

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Cedar

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. Its r...

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

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Iron

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

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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 patina.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Cedar, Wood

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C
Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This Tansu chest of drawers is fully crafted from Kiri (Paulownia wood) solid wood boards, dates to Late Edo period (circa 1830s–1860s), estimate from the style, materials & conditio...

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

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Wood

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

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

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

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Iron

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

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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

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

Tansus (箪笥) were portable chests, meant to store objects of daily use such as clothes.

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

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Iron

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It is made of pine and cedar, and on the front of the drawer is written ancient Japanese numerals. From the top, "No. 1", "No. 2", "No. 3" and "No....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

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

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 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 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

This account consists of five companies, As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and select carefully selected items. With 20 years of experience as a buyer, I offer Japanese an...

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

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Iron

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 black Tansu chest from Japan. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), carrying with it the weight of history and showcasing the refined craftsma...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Cedar

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 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

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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

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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

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Cedar

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

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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 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

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

Japanese Antique Massive Tansu Chest 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Massive Tansu Chest 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Massive Tansu Chest 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large, old black tansu chest made in Japan, dating to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

This is a traditional Japanese mizuya tansu believed to have been crafted between the Meiji to Taisho periods. Its composition—slatted sliding doors, lower drawers, and open shelving...

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

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. It is a very simple design with almost no metal fittings. ...

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

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Iron

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

Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings on the handles are made of iron. The des...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

Black Japanese Tansu Chest, Meiji Period

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful vintage, Meiji Period, Japanese Tansu with seven full capacity drawers. Large, unique, solid iron and bronze hardware are simple and timeless. Side handles make moving a ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period
Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small beautifully black lacquered tansu chest with original hardware and having seven drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

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H 67 in W 75 in D 21 in

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Need storage space with flair and high design? Consider this interesting Japanese Tansu chest, with lots of drawers and space for storage. Originally intended for use in a kitchen, c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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

The doors seem to be covered with paper. It is very rare. Black chests like this one are not seen in Japan every year.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
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 cedar wood. It is very rare. It is simple and cool with no unnecessary decoration...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

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Black Tansu Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black tansu chest you’re looking for. Each black tansu chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black tansu chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A black tansu chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful black tansu chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Tansu Chest?

A black tansu chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $11,000.

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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