English Diminutive Red Cedar Chest of Drawers, Circa 1700
Located in Charleston, SC
Englishred cedar and cherry top four drawer chest with geometrical motif, original drop pull brass
English Diminutive Red Cedar Chest of Drawers, Circa 1700
Located in Charleston, SC
Englishred cedar and cherry top four drawer chest with geometrical motif, original drop pull brass
$24,848
H 51.58 in W 47.05 in D 24.81 in
Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
Cedar
19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
chest of drawers made mid 19th century in France, cabinet maker used cedarwood and hazlenut twigs
Twig, Cedar
Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece
Cedar
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very
Cedar
$6,612
H 40.56 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in
Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami
Located in London, GB
A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very
Iron
$14,408Sale Price|35% Off
H 88.19 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A decorative black lacquer refinish chest of drawers oratory, featuring two bodies, two doors, and
Brass
$900
H 24.02 in W 19.1 in D 16.93 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Chest of Drawers Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar
Cedar
$600
H 14.02 in W 16.07 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese antique small chest of drawers (kohikidashi) was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926
Cedar
$16,556Sale Price|30% Off
H 88.98 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
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
Brass
$1,200
H 20.08 in W 29.53 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
culture. When the soot from the hearth reaches the furniture, it turns black like this. The drawers move
Cedar
$500
H 12.21 in W 14.02 in D 9.22 in
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
Cedar
$7,799
H 40.16 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in
A Large Early 19th C. Late Edo Period Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Wabi
Located in London, GB
An eight drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very
Iron
$560Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.01 in W 18.9 in D 14.02 in
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
Cedar
$1,550
H 20.08 in W 34.26 in D 15.75 in
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
Wood, Cedar
$1,200
H 12.8 in W 29.72 in D 11.42 in
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
Cedar, Wood
$2,050
H 30.71 in W 34.45 in D 13.98 in
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
Wood, Cedar
$1,400
H 10.16 in W 35.83 in D 16.34 in
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
Wood, Cedar
$1,410
H 24.61 in W 9.38 in D 18.9 in
Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest
Wood, Cedar
Italian 19th Century Carved Cedar Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking Italian commode/chest of drawers from circa 1850, all hand-crafted from cedar that has
Iron
$1,200
H 20.28 in W 23.82 in D 12.01 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1920s-1940s / Paulownia chest of drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
long time. For this reason, chests of drawers made of paulownia wood have been made in Japan since
Cedar
$28,000
H 76 in W 45 in D 22 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice
Brass
$800
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.36 in
Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1900s-1920s / Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. Its low, well-proportioned form and quiet presence
Iron
$700
H 11.03 in W 21.46 in D 13.39 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. With its quiet presence, it embodies the essence of
Iron
$8,000
H 43.71 in W 57.49 in D 11.42 in
Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
made of cedar (sugi). Most medicine chests from this period were typically constructed from paulownia
Iron
Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
crafted between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s–1920s). Made of cedar wood, it combines lightness with
Brass
$14,408Sale Price|34% Off
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in
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.
Brass
$1,375
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Choba Tansu Chest with Original Iron Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
softwood with a warm patina developed over time, the chest features sliding doors in the upper section and
Metal
$1,900
H 31.11 in W 8.78 in D 12.68 in
Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
tools. At the first glance, this is just a box chest of drawers with long and thin shape - but once
Cedar, Wood
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.45 in W 18.75 in D 9.97 in
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This compact chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features a handle on top, making
Cedar
$1,500
H 17.92 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese black low board with drawers. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s
Iron
$2,240
H 34.26 in W 28.51 in D 7.8 in
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
Iron
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
Cedar
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
Cedar
$620
H 16.15 in W 19.49 in D 9.06 in
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
Cedar
$1,200
H 17.72 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A rare and thoughtfully designed early 20th-century Japanese Sugi (Cedar) chest, featuring a
Iron
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
Cedar
$1,700
H 30.52 in W 33.47 in D 15.16 in
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
Iron
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
Cedar
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
Iron
$650
H 15.36 in W 15.36 in D 10.83 in
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
Cedar
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
Cedar
$1,500
H 24.41 in W 34.65 in D 14.18 in
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
Iron
$550
H 17.33 in W 16.34 in D 12.8 in
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
Cedar
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
Cedar
$19,026Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in
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.
Brass
$750
H 9.45 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
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
Cedar
$500
H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 9.65 in
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
Rope, Cedar
$1,600
H 26.38 in W 23.43 in D 15.95 in
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
Cedar, Pine
$1,000
H 20.28 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
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
Iron
$520Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
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
Iron
$1,500
H 30.12 in W 23.82 in D 14.18 in
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
Iron
$560Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.16 in W 18.9 in D 13.39 in
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
Iron
$560Sale Price|37% Off
H 19.69 in W 19.1 in D 9.85 in
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
Iron
$800Sale Price|38% Off
H 21.07 in W 24.22 in D 12.21 in
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
Iron
$3,600Sale Price|28% Off
H 48.04 in W 66.54 in D 21.26 in
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
Iron
William & Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
A William & Mary chest of drawers. Inlaid with various woods, including walnut , holly, olivewood
Boxwood, Cedar, Ebony, Holly, Oak, Walnut
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
Walnut, Cedar
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 70.08 in D 22.05 in
Rare 19th Century Double Bank Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
A rare 19th century double bank chest of drawers and of very good quality with cedar linings and
Cedar, Mahogany
Interesting Carved Italian Cedar Coffer c1670
Located in Downham Market, GB
A large 17th century carved coffer. A highly unusual & early example with all original cedar panels
Wood
Pair of Italian marquetry commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Northern Italian marquetry commodes with cedar, amaranth, sycamore, and walnut with later
Cedar, Sycamore, Walnut
Unavailable
H 45 in W 93 in D 17.25 in
Tansu Japanese Sado Island Cedar Console Sideboard Bedside Table Cabinet, Meiji
Located in Monterey, CA
This piece is a cedar chest of drawers or Tansu in Japanese. It is two separate pieces. The most
Iron
Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Carpenter’s tool chest, constructed of Cedar (sugi, Cryptomeria japonica) with a persimmon
Copper
Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a beautifully worn late Edo period small chest of drawers for sewing. Made of Cedar with
Cedar
19th Century 6 Drawer Cedar Chest Of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century 6 Drawer Cedar Victorian Chest of Drawers with bobbin turned columns and raised block
Cedar
Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers, Edo Period, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A seven-drawer Japanese Tansu chest in cedar and elm wood. Edo Period, circa 1780. Original trim
Elm, Cedar
Sold
H 31.62 in W 34.26 in D 17.92 in
Meiji Era Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, Cedar Wood, Wabi-Sabi 1868–1912
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of Japanese cedar and
Iron
Syrian Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very rare 19th C Syrian chest of drawers with original paint decoration and carving. 1880
Cedar
Cedar and Pine Tansu Chest, Japan, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Cedar and Pine Tansu Chest Japan, circa 1890 34.25”l x 18”d x 38.25”h.
Cedar, Pine
Sold
H 24.69 in W 29.81 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers/1868-1920/Wabisabi Chest of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan.The material is cedar or cypress and the total weight is 23 kg. The handle metal fittings attached to
Cedar
Sold
H 26.19 in W 29.93 in D 16.54 in
Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Three Drawers Tansu/Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A nicely worn early Meiji period three drawer tansu. Constructed in a combination of cedar
Iron
Edo Period Tansu Chest in Cedar and Forged Iron
Located in London, GB
An Edo period Tansu chest, constructed from dark heavily patinated cedar with decorative forged
Iron
Sold
H 34.65 in W 31.3 in L 34.65 in
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
materials are zelkova and cedar. This is very rare. It's a miracle that all the drawer handles remain
Wood, Cedar
Antique Japanese Chest of Drawers, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese shop storage chest of 17 drawers, 19th century, Meiji Period. Materials
Cedar, Cypress
Charred Edo Period Wabi Sabi Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well proportioned charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a
Elm, Cedar
Sold
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in L 23.63 in
1860s-1900s Japanese Antique Drawer Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
1860s-1900s Japanese antique drawer chest of drawers cabinet wabisabi Size: W 300, D 415, H 600.
Cedar
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall, 5 drawer part charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful
Iron
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). The aged texture
Cedar
Sold
H 35.44 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chest of drawers. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). Over
Cedar
Sold
H 36.82 in W 37.6 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s). It is made of cedar
Cedar
Sold
H 24.02 in W 30.12 in L 24.02 in
Japanese Antique Craftsman Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
). It is made of cedar wood. It looks like Japanese craftsmen used to store their tools and parts
Cedar
Sold
H 24.02 in W 30.12 in D 10.63 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Chests of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
-1920s). It is made of cedar wood. It appears to have been used by Japanese craftsmen to store tools
Cedar
Sold
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in L 23.63 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800-1860s). It is made of cedar
Cedar
Sold
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in L 33.47 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar. It is a simple and beautiful design. The drawer moves smoothly. Colors unique to Japan
Cedar
Sold
H 24.85 in W 33.04 in D 10.79 in
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Featuring a slim
Cedar
Sold
H 36.82 in W 60.24 in D 27.76 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese chest. In Japan this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi". Furniture from the end
Cedar
Sold
H 23.15 in W 24.89 in D 15.12 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Chest of Drawers/1868-1920/Meiji Period/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is a drawer made around the Meiji era in Japan. These drawers were used in Kawaguchi
Cedar
Sold
H 22.05 in W 41.93 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar and zelkova. Japan at that time was very poor, and only wealthy families could own such
Wood, Cedar
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H 38.19 in W 31.5 in L 38.19 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
turns black like this. The drawers move smoothly and are in good condition. The inside of the drawer
Cedar
Sold
H 34.85 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
of cedar. There are 20 drawers of 3 different sizes. The handle is a black metal fitting made of
Iron
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H 34.06 in W 30.52 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers"tansu", Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). Crafted from cedar
Cedar
Sold
H 11.3 in W 18.71 in D 12.8 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) from Japanese cedar
Chestnut, Cedar
Sold
H 12.01 in W 14.38 in D 27.96 in
Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar trees. A simple and beautiful drawer. There is no waste. It can also be used as a sofa
Cedar
Sold
H 12.05 in W 14.22 in D 8 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features three drawers
Cedar
Sold
H 24.02 in W 26.38 in L 24.02 in
Japanese Old Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Antique Tansu Commodes Wabisabi Shelf
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar. It is a simple and beautiful design. The drawer moves smoothly and is in good condition. It
Cedar
Sold
H 28.94 in W 13.39 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old chest of drawers from the Early Meiji period. (late 1800s) Materials are
Wood, Chestnut, Cedar
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.1 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
to have been used in the Tohoku region of Japan, and the material is made of cedar. The storage
Iron
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H 34.65 in W 36.03 in D 20.08 in
1930’s Cotswold Walnut Chest Drawers Designed By WH Russell For Gordon Russell
By W. H. Russell
Located in Norwich, GB
. Photograph (10 ) The back and bottom panel on the chest of drawers are also made of cedar. There is a knock
Chrome
Block fronted chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb example of a block front chest of drawers with geometric designs, with cedar mouldings and
Oak, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old chest of drawers made in Japan. This piece of furniture dates back to the Meiji
Chestnut, Cedar
Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A set of heavily patinated cedar Japanese drawers from the late Edo period. 9 drawers in total
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A red lacquer chest featuring two drawers and two doors. This cedar chest is c. 1900 from Jiangsu
Cedar
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron & brass
Cedar
Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu
Located in Portland, OR
Antique clothing chest with upper locking drawers. Taller than standard indicating this was made
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 5.12 in W 35.83 in D 13.39 in
Japanese Antique, Low drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique drawer with a unique flat design. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This flat and elongated drawer piece stands out distinctly from similar it...
Cedar
Sold
H 23.23 in W 23.82 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
) The material is cedar. This is very rare. It is miraculous that all the drawer handles remain
Cedar
Sold
H 40 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
Antique English "Fiddle Grain" Mahogany Campaign Style Secretaire Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Chest with Exquisite Fitted interior in satinwood, marquetry inlay and leather writing surface
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Cedar
Sold
H 36.23 in W 35.83 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
is a chest of drawers used by doctors and pharmacists to put medicine and Chinese medicine. Small
Copper, Iron
19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A bleached-out 19th C. (early Meiji) Japanese two part campaign tansu/chest of drawers
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made of cedar wood. The metal fittings on the handles are made of iron. The design is uniquely
Cedar
Sold
H 17.33 in W 11.78 in D 11.74 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small drawer was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made of cedar wood, this
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
). Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It is the ultimate in
Cedar
Sold
H 25.2 in W 32.49 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
). Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It is a very beautiful
Cedar
Sold|$233,170
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
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 ...
Wood, Cedar
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'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 “...
Textile
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Pair of Wooden Bedside Tables from the 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wooden bedside tables from the 1960s. Pair of bedside tables, 1960s design in pine wood, lacquered top, vintage design. Dimensions : H: 40 cm, W: 43 cm, D: 41 cm Contact us...
Wood, Pine
$2,000
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). This Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Meiji era, is a timeless piece that tells a story of ...
Iron
$16,978 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$5,473 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...
Wood
Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...
Wood
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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