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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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of Taisho

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho 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

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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

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

Materials

Cedar, 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

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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

-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa

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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 Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is

Category

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

Category

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

. The entire piece is carefully finished in black lacquer, and the design, which is devoid of any

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

culture of the time. The exterior is finished in a deep, subdued black tone. Subtle variations formed

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This remarkable Japanese Tansu is a Tabi-tansu (traveling tea chest) dating back to the late Edo

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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

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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

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 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

green, but it seems that it was used by painting it black from the top on the way. In the black, there

Category

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

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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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

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

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 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

. The black color is good and has a wonderful taste. The handles are made of copper. The drawers

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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 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

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

Category

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 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 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 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

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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 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

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

Materials

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

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

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

Black Japanese Tansu Chest, Meiji Period

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H 42 in W 33 in L 42 in

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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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

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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

) It is made of cedar wood. The doors seem to be covered with paper. It is very rare. Black chests

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

. (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. It is a very rare type. Such black chests are not seen

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Chest / Coffee Table/Wooden Box/Exhibition Stand
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Chest / Coffee Table/Wooden Box/Exhibition Stand

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Chest / Coffee Table/Wooden Box/Exhibition Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

is made of paulownia. It is painted with red lacquer. Soot adheres from above and it becomes black

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Other

Japanese Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large black tansu (chest of drawers) made in Japan. This antique furniture was made from

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest
Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic black lacquered pre-war Japanese clothing tansu chest. Made of lacquered Kiri (Paulownia) wood

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black tansu chest, crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

cedar trees. A simple and beautiful drawer. There is no waste. This is black and beautiful. Why

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

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

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

with no waste. It is rugged and cool. This is black and beautiful. Why is it black? Because it

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese craftsman's drawer. It is from the Meiji era (1860s to 1900s). It is made of paulownia wood, a high quality material. The arrangement of the drawers is ver...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers WabiSabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese drawer storage. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is mainly made of cedar wood. The handle fittings are made of iron. The design is simp...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black 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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Hokuriku area, Japan. This tansu chest of drawers seemed to be in the vein of Kusuri dansu

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 36 in W 42 in D 17 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

Category

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 34.5 in W 41 in D 17 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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Black and Brown Tansu Chest with Nine Drawers
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Black and Brown Tansu Chest with Nine Drawers

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Black and Brown Tansu Chest with Nine Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period two-toned tansu chest from the 19th century with black and brown finish

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

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Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Toyama pref., Hokuriku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese drawer storage. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made mainly of cedar wood. The handle hardware is made of iron. The design is simpl...

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese drawer. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of paulownia wood, which is very expensive today. The handles are made of iron. The design ...

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Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

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H 40.5 in W 34 in D 16 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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Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

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H 42 in W 35 in D 18 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

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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 an old large black tansu chest made in Japan. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese black drawer storage. This was a chest of drawers primarily used to store women's

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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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