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Chinese Tansu

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

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

$1,250

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

$3,225

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

$3,750Sale Price|46% 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

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

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

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

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Brass

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20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

$5,639 / set

H 39 in W 34.5 in D 18 in

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

Located in Torino, IT

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Pauownia wood (Kiri in Japanese ) tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. The long side handles flip up ...

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20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...

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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

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

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

$3,200Sale Price|28% Off

H 50.01 in W 61.42 in D 29.93 in

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

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

$1,586

H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

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Other, Iron

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Copper, Gold

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

$3,792

H 81.89 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair
Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Antique Asian scholar's chests /side tables configured with 3 upper drawers and lower cabinet compartments. Beautifully appointed with striking drop pulls and wicker face d...

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Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...

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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key
18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish strong box from the 18th century. This antique safe from is constructed or iron clad wood, and is handsomely adorn in domed iron nailhead trim throughout it's top, front, a...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design
19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

Located in New York, NY

19th century Japanese Edo period togidashi (polished out) lacquered tansu chest. Handpainted with detailed hawk feathers in lacquer, no two feathers are a repeat. The piece contains...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

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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.