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Chinese Tansu Chest

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

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

$1,150

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 iron hardware. Stunning piece of furniture that dates back to the early 1900s. Histor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

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

The narrative tells the story of the ruling class during the last democratic government in China, according to the translator. Tansu chests were typically made in ancient Japan in t...

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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 Japanese mobile storage units, often made of wood, featuring intricate joinery and iron ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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 offers four storage drawers plus locked compartment for valuables.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, 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 central ring lock in the form of a stylized bird lock, overall with chased hardware havi...

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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 that moved throughout the home and could accompany their owners in long-distance trave...

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

Materials

Iron

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 that moved throughout the home as needed. This example is a two-piece, chest-on-chest ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Meiji Dressers

Materials

Iron

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period
Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small beautifully black lacquered tansu chest with original hardware and having seven drawers. Japan, late 19th-early 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style
Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style

Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite Chinese chest or cabinet on stand. A rectangular form made from elm with vibrant mother of pearl inlay set within black cabinet and drawer fronts. Neatly accented with s...

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20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Elm

Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri
Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri

Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese jewelry armoire, chest or dresser featuring hand painted detail of pagodas, landscapes, birds, and florals with brass banded accents and butterfly pulls. Circa lst half of 20...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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 cabinet below with doors that open and close and feature intricate metal closures.

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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

Tansu Design exclusive.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

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 available. Priced individually.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

CLOSE OUT SALE: Vintage Chinese Tansu Chest with Doors and Embellished Drawers
CLOSE OUT SALE: Vintage Chinese Tansu Chest with Doors and Embellished Drawers

CLOSE OUT SALE: Vintage Chinese Tansu Chest with Doors and Embellished Drawers

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique Textiles Galleries: Vintage Chinese Tansu chest with doors and embellished drawers and inlaid brass details Handles on either side of the chess 1960s Measures: 21 W x 14 D x ...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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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Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

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H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in

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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

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Brass

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

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful. There is no wa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Located in Houston, TX

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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

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Iron

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

$2,800Sale Price|37% Off

H 15 in W 24 in D 15 in

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Located in Ferndale, MI

Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly stage coach item .

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique 1890s Korean Other Furniture

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Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

$5,081Sale Price|26% Off

H 38.78 in W 34.85 in D 14.77 in

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful two doors cabinet is made of black and red lacquered wood presenting Chinese sceens and decorations in gold tones. This is a French work. Circa 1940

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Questions About Chinese Tansu Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.

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