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Chinese Tansu

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

$1,375

H 15.5 in W 28 in D 16 in

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet
Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

$2,800

H 22.5 in W 30.75 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

, an adventure through time and culture. Secure this vintage Chinese Japanese-inspired staircase Tansu

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

$4,200Sale Price|40% Off

H 20.5 in W 21 in D 15 in

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

Located in Lomita, CA

class during the last democratic government in China, according to the translator. Tansu chests were

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock

Located in Lomita, CA

This is slightly larger than many so-called "tansu" chests, which were originally traditional

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors
Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors

Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous late 19thc Tansu cabinet with 8 drawers of various sizes behind two doors that have the

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu
19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

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H 38.5 in W 38 in D 17 in

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

By Japanese Studio

Located in Washington, DC

Striking two section, kiri wood tansu with hand forged iron and bronze decorative hardware. chest

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair
Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair

Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic pair of antique Chinese Tansu end table or nightstands. They have brass inlay on the

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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Japanese Stacking Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Japanese Stacking Tansu Chest, c. 1880

Japanese Stacking Tansu Chest, c. 1880

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H 44 in W 46.5 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Stacking Tansu Chest, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Meiji Dressers

Materials

Iron

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest
Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest

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H 32 in W 35.5 in L 32 in

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest

Located in Astoria, NY

Korean Bandaji hardwood storage tansu chest, 19th century, with drop-front panel with a large

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Antique 19th Century Korean Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880

Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century
Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

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H 38.75 in W 55.25 in D 16.25 in

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual early 20th century Tansu with elaborate brass work and canted sides. Three pairs of cabinet

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and vibrant pair of matching Chinese tansu small chests with one drawer at top and a large

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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Elm Wood Chinese Tansu Cabinet
Elm Wood Chinese Tansu Cabinet

Elm Wood Chinese Tansu Cabinet

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H 42.25 in W 35.5 in D 14 in

Elm Wood Chinese Tansu Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A lovely cabinet in very nice original condition. Beautiful wood grain patterns on all surfaces create great visual appeal. Period finish shows overall age enhancement, consistent wi...

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Early 20th Century Asian Cabinets

Elm and Rosewood Chinese Tansu Cabinet
Elm and Rosewood Chinese Tansu Cabinet

Elm and Rosewood Chinese Tansu Cabinet

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H 35 in W 30.5 in D 13.5 in

Elm and Rosewood Chinese Tansu Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A lovely cabinet in very nice original condition. Door and Drawer fronts are executed in strong grained rosewood, while the cabinet body is figured elm wood. Overall signs of surface...

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Early 20th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tansu
Tansu

Tansu

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H 67 in W 78 in D 19 in

Tansu

Located in East Hampton, NY

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Japanese Inspired Kitchen Tansu that Separates into 2 Buffets

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Step Tansu
Step Tansu

Step Tansu

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H 71 in W 71 in D 17 in

Step Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

2 section black lacquer with rubbed edge step tansu. Plenty of storage with drawers and sliding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tansu Chest
Tansu Chest

Tansu Chest

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H 20 in W 18.25 in D 10 in

Tansu Chest

Located in New York, NY

Four-drawer Tansu chest with antique brass hardware

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Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Black Step Tansu
Black Step Tansu

Black Step Tansu

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H 59.125 in W 57.5 in D 16.5 in

Black Step Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary 2 sided black lacquer elmwood step tansu. 4 pieces including the base.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Entertainment Chest
Entertainment Chest

Entertainment Chest

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H 30.25 in W 72 in D 22 in

Entertainment Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

for dvd storage. Constructed with chinese elm wood and finished in a rich brown lacquer. Tansu

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Bamboo Top Coffee Table
Bamboo Top Coffee Table

Bamboo Top Coffee Table

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H 19.25 in W 48 in D 29 in

Bamboo Top Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

screen bottom. Made with southern Chinese elmwood. Tansu Design exclusive.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors
Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors

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H 36.325 in W 62.325 in D 13.5 in

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary four door sideboard chest from China. The mesh panel on the doors are constructed from

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Buffets

Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu
Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu

Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu

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H 69.325 in W 92.5 in D 18 in

Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

. The stackable tansu has beautiful wood grain with plenty of storage behind the sliding doors.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Bamboo Coffee Table
Bamboo Coffee Table

Bamboo Coffee Table

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H 19 in W 30 in D 30 in

Bamboo Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

bottom. Made with southern Chinese elmwood. Tansu Design exclusive.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Side Chest
Side Chest

Side Chest

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H 33 in W 27 in D 15.75 in

Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Exclusive to Tansu Design, contemporary side chests with crackled cream colored finish. Only 2

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Gifu Style Half Mizuya
Gifu Style Half Mizuya

Gifu Style Half Mizuya

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H 37 in W 62.325 in D 22.5 in

Gifu Style Half Mizuya

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary Gifu style blond mizuya tansu( kitchen chest) made with solid reclaimed elmwood. This

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Buffets

Crackle Lacquer Ming Style Coffee Table
Crackle Lacquer Ming Style Coffee Table

Crackle Lacquer Ming Style Coffee Table

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H 18.5 in W 36 in D 21 in

Crackle Lacquer Ming Style Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

gray-blue crackle finish. Tansu Design exclusive. 908203-99010

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Black Lacquer Bookcase
Black Lacquer Bookcase

Black Lacquer Bookcase

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H 78.75 in W 32 in D 13.75 in

Black Lacquer Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tansu Design exclusive contemporary pair of black lacquer with rubbed edges bookcase.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Shinto Altar Table
Shinto Altar Table

Shinto Altar Table

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H 32 in W 42 in D 12 in

Shinto Altar Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tansu Design exclusive shinto style altar table. Lacquered elm wood with rubbed edges.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Console Tables

Chest on Chest
Chest on Chest

Chest on Chest

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H 48 in W 34.5 in D 17.5 in

Chest on Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Japanese inspired tansu type Chinese chest on chest

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Elm Tansu Chests
Pair of Elm Tansu Chests

Pair of Elm Tansu Chests

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H 21 in W 23.25 in D 12.75 in

Pair of Elm Tansu Chests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These vintage Korean cabinets with decorative brass accents are made out of solid wood and have been newly restored. These pieces have been finished in rich walnut color and have bee...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Located in Van Nuys, CA

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Chinese Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese tansu available at 1stDibs. A Chinese tansu — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese tansu — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese tansu bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Tansu?

A Chinese tansu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,875, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.