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Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century

Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A decorative off white lacquer refinish chest of drawers oratory, featuring two bodies, two doors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

character distinctive to traditional Japanese furniture. The piece is made of Japanese cedar. Over many

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century
Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century

Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century

Located in GB

Charles II Cedar Wood chest A 17th century Charles II cedar wood cushion fronted chest. The

Category

Antique 17th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867). Made from Japanese cedar

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Walnut Lane Altavista Waterfall Front Art Deco Blanket Chest
Walnut Lane Altavista Waterfall Front Art Deco Blanket Chest

Walnut Lane Altavista Waterfall Front Art Deco Blanket Chest

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Pasadena, TX

inside has a tray for storing small items and is made of cedar wood. The chest locks and has a key.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers
3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

3 fabulous 20th-century Japanese-style stacking Tansu chests of drawers. Each section can be used

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

Materials

Iron

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Daigo, Ibaraki pref., Japan. Antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers made of Yamizo Sugi

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers
19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar. The rustic surface of this

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Seven-Drawer Chest by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Seven-Drawer Chest by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

Seven-Drawer Chest by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Excellence and perfection in this superb work (seven-drawer chest) by renowned American Studio

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Commodes and C...

Materials

Cedar

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

1860s-1910s Meiji 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, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Lingerie Chest by Jere Osgood
Lingerie Chest by Jere Osgood

Lingerie Chest by Jere Osgood

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegantly crafted walnut lingerie chest with cedar interior, perfect for storing and preserving

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

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

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

16th Century Venetian Renaissance Cedar Wood Cassone Chest
16th Century Venetian Renaissance Cedar Wood Cassone Chest

16th Century Venetian Renaissance Cedar Wood Cassone Chest

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

. Made from cedar wood, the chest has a deep, rich patina. Cedar wood was prized during the Renaissance

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest  American 1930’s
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest  American 1930’s

Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest American 1930’s

Located in Bernville, PA

Gorgeous Art Deco Streamline Moderne high chest. A rare design with six Rosewood bookmatched

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Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest
Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest

Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration

Located in Peabody, MA

A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and

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Antique 18th Century Zanzibari Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Copper

18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World
18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World

18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

chest showcases a harmonious blend of Old World techniques and the practical demands of frontier life

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions . Four drawers with storage

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. It is made of cedar. The design is simple and uncluttered. This is a beautiful piece of furniture

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. It is made of cedar. The design is simple and uncluttered. This is a beautiful piece of furniture

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is characterized by its

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Low Shop Display Counter with 6 Drawers, Wabi Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Large Low Shop Display Counter with 6 Drawers, Wabi Sabi Tansu

Japanese Antique Large Low Shop Display Counter with 6 Drawers, Wabi Sabi Tansu

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique tansu chest of drawers made of solid Sugi cedar, dating back to late Edo to Meiji period

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Drawer, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Drawer, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Drawer, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage drawer was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. Made of cedar wood, it is

Category

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

-1900s). It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is mainly cedar wood. The handle is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

rare and functional five-drawer layout. Crafted entirely from solid Sugi (Japanese Cedar), it possesses

Category

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple and lean. It is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

black. Made of cedar wood. The handle is made of iron It is rare for furniture made in Japan. It is a

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

of cedar wood. The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful. There is no waste in design. It

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testament to the

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rustic, simple and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple and lean. It is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Meiji period and is made of cedar. The small top drawer has some internal dividers. The color is a

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux
Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux

Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux

Located in Kent, Dover

A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux. The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentin...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

(1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood and the handles are made of iron. The design is very simple and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its original condition

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

(1860s-1920s). The material used is cedar wood, and iron hardware is attached to the handles. The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century

Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A late 19th Century Baroque Style off white lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

(1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The lean, linear design embodies

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. Iron is used for the handles, and the slightly larger

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser with Three Drawers
19th Century Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser with Three Drawers

19th Century Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser with Three Drawers

Located in Lisbon, PT

A late 19th Century Baroque Style black lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

(1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the handles. In the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

composed of cedar wood, and the interior of the drawers is made of paulownia wood, which has excellent

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era
Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era

Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench made on January 8, 1963. The production date is written on the back of the drawer. This work drawer is a stand for applying red and black ...

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

Materials

Cedar

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Cedar Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cedar chests for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct cedar chests — often made from wood, cedar and metal — can elevate any home. Find 675 antique and vintage cedar chests at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cedar chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cedar chests made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large cedar chests can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller cedar chests available at 1stDibs — each spanning 7.17 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many cedar chests are appealing in their simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Cavalier and Lane Acclaim produced popular cedar chests that are worth a look.

How Much are Cedar Chests?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $485,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Cedar Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Lane cedar chests are solid cedar depends on the furniture in question. Most chests produced by the manufacturer feature solid cedar wood interiors finished with five layers of walnut veneers. Legs and molding are usually some variety of solid hardwood but not always cedar. On 1stDibs, find a range of Lane cedar chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Yes, some cedar chests may be worth something. There is a market for many kinds of cedar chests, particularly those made by well-known companies like Lane and Cavalier. Potential selling prices vary based on age, maker, style, condition and other factors. To learn more about the potential value of your cedar chest, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cedar chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell how old a cedar chest is, look for a stamp or label that indicates the maker's name. In some cases, you may find a date printed on the label. Otherwise, use trusted online resources to determine the years that the manufacturer operated and when it produced chests similar to yours. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or licensed antique dealer for assistance dating the piece. Find a collection of cedar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Cavalier cedar chests were mostly made between 1923 and the 1940s. The company's history dates back to 1865, with the formation of the Tennessee Furniture Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its name changed to the Cavalier Corporation the same year that the furniture maker unveiled its line of cedar chests. Shop a selection of Cavalier furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    How much your Lane cedar chest is worth depends on its age, style, condition and other factors. According to online sales information, the average selling price of Lane cedar chests is $200 to $400, but some pieces may be worth more or less. When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to them. After securing a government contract during World War I, the company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing. In 1922, it rebranded as the Lane Company and implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products, which led to a huge demand for its cedar chests that continues to this day. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assess your chest and give you an idea of how much your piece is worth. Find a wide range of Lane furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your Lane cedar chest is, look inside for its serial number. By reading it backward, you can determine the production date of your piece. For example, 869150 would be 05, 19, 68, or May 19, 1968. On 1stDibs, find a range of Lane chests from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, the last Lane cedar chest produced was in 2001 and the plant was then permanently closed. The company hit its heights in World War II, using a great ad campaign and encouraging the purchase of cedar chests, known as Hope Chests. In 1987 a hostile corporate purchase occurred and the new owners filed for bankruptcy in 1992. Shop a collection of Lane chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Lane Furniture does indeed make cedar chests. From 1912 to 1987, the American furniture company estimated it had sold around 12 million chests and that number continues to grow with today’s sales. Cedar chests are widely used to store clothing and linen because cedar wood is a natural repellent against moisture and moths. You can shop a collection of Lane cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An old cedar chest’s worth is based on its age, condition or rarity -- starting at $99 and as high as $700 or more. If the hardware is original then it is worth more and can fetch about $200 to $400. Find a collection of old cedar chests on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a 1965 Lane cedar chest is worth varies. Prices for a 1960s-era Lane cedar chest can differ depending on size, style, condition and other attributes, but you will likely pay between $200 and $400 (you may find an authentic Lane cedar chest for a bit less or a bit more depending on the aforementioned factors).

    When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to them. After securing a government contract during World War I, the company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing. In 1922, it rebranded as the Lane Company and implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products, which led to a huge demand for its cedar chests that continues to this day.

    Consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your cedar chest to learn how much it may be worth. Explore a wide range of Lane furniture on 1stDibs.

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