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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The exterior is finished in a subdued black, presenting a calm and monolithic presence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese medium-sized black Tansu, crafted during the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912) from Japanese cedar (sugi).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

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

This large cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece created by restoring an original Japanese tansu from the Edo period and reimagining it with custom-made sliding doors clad in reclaimed an...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.
French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.

French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Vintage black-painted cabinet from France. Its deep black exterior contrasts beautifully with the warm natural wood inside, giving it both strength and elegance. With glass-fronted d...

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Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

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

Overview A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

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. The orderly arrangement of four gener...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

The exterior has a deep, nearly black appearance created with a traditional Japanese finish.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

The exterior has a deep, nearly black appearance created with a traditional Japanese finish.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Edo period (circa 1800s–1860s).

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

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

This striking tall cabinet is a masterful blend of history and contemporary functionality. The original cabinet was remodeled into a sliding-door cabinet using recycled wood from the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century
Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Saitama Prefecture in Japan’s Kanto region, this mizuya tansu is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1850s, based on its construction, materials, surf...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

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

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This piece represents the late Edo period’s peak of domestic luxury, where everyday items for wealthy merchants or upper-class households were crafted to endure generations. Type: ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers
19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made from solid Keyaki & Sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1860s, or the early to mid-19th century,...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

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

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. This is black and beautiful. After many years of use, it has become a very...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu
Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This striking regional small chest (Ko-tansu) dates back to the early Meiji period (late 1860s to 1870s), originating from the rural areas of the Tohoku region in northern Japan. Mas...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Having ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

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

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Urushi 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

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

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 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

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Meji Period Clothing Tansu
Meji Period Clothing Tansu

Meji Period Clothing Tansu

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H 62 in W 57 in D 15.25 in

Meji Period Clothing Tansu

Located in Wainscott, NY

Clothing Tansu is made in two Stacking Parts. The Decorative iron Hardware is original.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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 Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / 1868s-1912s WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / 1868s-1912s WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / 1868s-1912s WabiSabi

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

This is an old Japanese black tansu. It is a type with a drawer on the top and bottom and a sliding door in the middle, and it is a rare design that you don't see often.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old large Japanese Black Tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese black Tansu. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

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

This is a traditional black tansu in Japan. It is thought to date back to the Meiji period and is made of cedar wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large black Tansu made in Japan. It is a rare and valuable piece made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large black Tansu made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with iron handles.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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 an old large black Tansu made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

Black lacquered pine wood fitted with original iron handles and hardware.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese black Tansu chest, distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced proportions and its deep, rich black finish.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old large black Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s) The material is cedar wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji 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 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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi

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

It is a cedar cabinet used in an old Japanese house. It is dyed black using the traditional Japanese dye "black Urushi". The top and bottom are layered, so you can use it separatel...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This account consists of five companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and deal in carefully selected items. With my 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Japanese...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

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

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

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

Overview This minimalist Japanese cabinet (Tansu) from the Meiji era is a masterclass in geometric precision and organic texture.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

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

This striking Japanese Tansu (chest of drawers) dates back to the Meiji Period (late 19th century) and is a masterclass in functional elegance.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 19thCentury / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 19thCentury / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 19thCentury / Wabi-Sabi

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

Overview A masterful representation of Japanese Mingei (folk art), this 19th-century Mizuya Dansu (kitchen cabinet) hails from the Tohoku region of Northern Japan. Constructed from s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

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

This impressive Japanese chest of drawers was made in the Meiji period (late 19th century) using solid cedar. The surface has a deep, dark finish created by traditional paint, with a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s WabiSabi

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

This is an old Japanese black cabinet. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and cedar is the main material. It was used in private houses in the Kanto region. Normally, there a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, 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".

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

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 a lean design. This is black and beautiful. Why is it black? Because it has soot.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

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

This is an old Japanese black cabinet, which is called a "tansu" in Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi

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

This is an old Japanese cabinet called a tansu. It is made of cedar and is thought to date from the Edo or Meiji period.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

This is an old black cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan. It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period and was placed in the attic of a thatched-roofed house for a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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 Taisho periods.

Category

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

Materials

Cedar

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Black Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the black tansu you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every black tansu was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black tansu — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A black tansu, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made black tansu has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Black Tansu?

A black tansu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $11,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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