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Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
Taisho period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

H 40 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
period in the later years of the 19th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

H 37.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
-1912), this wooden chest called an Isho-Dansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

H 41.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
and dark patina. This early Meiji-period Sendai Isho-dansu is a striking example of Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage

H 48 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
wood clothing tansu (called an Isho-dansu) exemplifies the finest traditional cabinetry of Japan
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

H 34.75 in W 42 in D 16.75 in
Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional, rare and completely restored wooden Sado ishô dansu (cabinet of drawers) with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware

Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware

H 41.86 in W 43.08 in D 17.84 in
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
brown tones, making it extremely sought-after. The Sendai Isho-Dansu-style Tansu is compact; with a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood

H 35 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
removable dividers and a vide poche tray.  I believe these were inspired by Japanese Isho-Dansu chests. Very
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping

Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping

H 48 in W 36 in D 19 in
Max Keuhne Style Chest of Drawers with Incised Flowers and Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
. Reminiscent of furniture designed by Max Keuhne for the Whitney family. Also seems inspired by Japanese Isho
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Max Keuhne Style Chest of Drawers with Incised Flowers and Brass Strapping
Max Keuhne Style Chest of Drawers with Incised Flowers and Brass Strapping

Max Keuhne Style Chest of Drawers with Incised Flowers and Brass Strapping

H 30 in W 62 in D 19 in
Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji 19th century double-section Sendai clothing tansu (Isho-dansu) with drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

H 45.5 in W 45 in D 17 in
Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa
Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in

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Bo isho dansu from Matsumoto Japan.
By Matsumoto Fuko
Located in New York, NY
Isho Dansu clothing chest with locking bar from Matsumoto in Nagano prefecture, Japan. Hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Bo isho dansu from Matsumoto Japan.
Bo isho dansu from Matsumoto Japan.

Bo isho dansu from Matsumoto Japan.

H 41.25 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in
Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers
Located in Monterey, CA
This lacquered cedar and kayak clothing chest (Sendai Isho Dansu) is from the Sendai, Miyagi
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers
Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

H 34.75 in W 45.5 in D 18 in
Japanese Sendai Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptional Japanese two sectional clothing chest (isho kasane dansu) from the Sendai region
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Sendai Chest
Japanese Sendai Chest

Japanese Sendai Chest

H 37.75 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

H 36.63 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in
Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Located in Torino, IT
Unusually large Japanese isho-dansu (clothing chest) traditionally used for bridal ceremony; made
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

H 47.64 in W 45.48 in D 17.72 in
Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Located in Torino, IT
A Japanese clothing chest (isho-dansu) from the Sendai region, north of Tokyo. The tansu with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

H 36.82 in W 47.05 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with six drawers, iron
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer

H 36 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style

H 47 in W 35 in D 16.75 in
Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Two Section Chest
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu, Tansu chest, circa 1880. This very stylish antique
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Two Section Chest
Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Two Section Chest

Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Two Section Chest

H 37.5 in W 43 in D 17.75 in
19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc. Isho Dansu (clothing tansu). Fully functional drawers, two sections which latch together
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

H 41.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

H 36 in W 48 in D 18 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

H 39.5 in W 44 in L 39.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

H 44.5 in W 37.5 in L 44.5 in
Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
clothing tansu (isho dansu), designed for storing clothing, bedding, and other household items. Originally
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900
Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquered chest-on-chest clothing tansu (isho dansu), designed for storing clothing, bedding, and other
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900
Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900

Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900

H 43 in W 33 in D 15.5 in
Chest of Drawers in Elm Wood Isho Kasame Dansu
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers in Elm Wood, Isho Kasame Dansu, for Kimonos & Obis. Meiji Period, 1868/1912Tokyo
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chest of Drawers in Elm Wood Isho Kasame Dansu
Chest of Drawers in Elm Wood Isho Kasame Dansu

Chest of Drawers in Elm Wood Isho Kasame Dansu

H 41.74 in W 34.65 in D 17.72 in
'Isho-Dansu' Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Located in Torino, IT
A Japanese clothing chest (isho-dansu). The tansu with keyaki (zelkova) wood drawer and door
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Antique 1890s Japanese Dressers

Materials

Iron

'Isho-Dansu' Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
'Isho-Dansu' Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

'Isho-Dansu' Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

H 45.5 in W 44.5 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Taishō Tansu Clothing Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period wooden tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Taishō Tansu Clothing Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Japanese Taishō Tansu Clothing Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

Japanese Taishō Tansu Clothing Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Japanese Tansu 8 Drawers Tasho Period Isho Dansu
Located in Somis, CA
This early 20th-century Tasho period Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style is a striking piece that
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu 8 Drawers Tasho Period Isho Dansu
Antique Japanese Tansu 8 Drawers Tasho Period Isho Dansu

Antique Japanese Tansu 8 Drawers Tasho Period Isho Dansu

H 40 in W 35 in D 16 in
Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era
Located in Torino, IT
This early 20th century Japanese clothing chest from Sado Island produced in the late Meiji Era. It consists of two pieces decorated with very elaborate metalwork covering the front....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era
Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era

Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era

H 42 in W 32 in D 15 in
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century with reddish brown lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest

H 39.25 in W 34.25 in D 17 in
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese 19th century Sendai tansu (Isho-dansu) clothing cabinet with drawers and elaborate
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware

H 36 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Clothing Chests with Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant 19th century Japanese stacked clothing chests on stand featuring delicate brass hardware and trim. Richly grained wood panels make this a beautiful display piece. These chest...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Clothing Chests with Stand
Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Clothing Chests with Stand

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Clothing Chests with Stand

H 50 in W 32 in D 15 in
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese 2 section isho dansu (clothing chest) from Kyoto prefecture.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

H 47.25 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful one of a kind Japanese two section isho dansu (clothing chest). Meiji period c 1868-1912
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Isho Dansu
Isho Dansu

Isho Dansu

H 44 in W 34.75 in D 17.125 in
Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant two section, one of a kind, Japanese isho-dansu (clothing chest). Meiji period c 1868-1912
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Isho Dansu
Isho Dansu

Isho Dansu

H 44.325 in W 34.25 in D 16 in
Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful, one of a kind, two section Japanese isho dansu (clothing chest). Meiji period c1868
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Isho Dansu
Isho Dansu

Isho Dansu

H 43 in W 34.125 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese all kiri wood (paulownia), two section isho dansu (clothing chest) with original
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

H 40 in W 40.5 in D 17 in
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant one section Japanese antique isho dansu (clothing chest) with thief's door on the bottom
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

H 34 in W 34 in D 17 in
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Country style antique one section Japanese isho dansu (clothing chest) from northern Japan. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

H 35 in W 32.75 in D 16.325 in
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful antique Japanese isho dansu (clothing chest) from northern Japan. Made during the Meiji
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

H 43.5 in W 34 in D 16.325 in
Japanese Sado Island Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese 2 section isho dansu (clothing chest) from Sado Island. All original hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Sado Island Isho Dansu
Japanese Sado Island Isho Dansu

Japanese Sado Island Isho Dansu

H 46.5 in W 46.25 in D 17 in
Japanese Isho Dansu on Stands
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Japanese two section isho dansu(clothing chest) on black lacquer wood stands. Simple yet
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stands
Japanese Isho Dansu on Stands

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stands

H 29.25 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Japanese 3 Section Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple and elegant antique 3 section isho dansu(clothing chest) from Kyoto, Japan. This three
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese 3 Section Isho Dansu
Japanese 3 Section Isho Dansu

Japanese 3 Section Isho Dansu

H 51.325 in W 37.325 in D 16.325 in
Antique Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Orange Lacquer Clothing Chest of Drawers
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Unusual Japanese isho dansu in orange lacquer. This chest of drawers is traditionally used to store
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Orange Lacquer Clothing Chest of Drawers
Antique Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Orange Lacquer Clothing Chest of Drawers

Antique Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Orange Lacquer Clothing Chest of Drawers

H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 16 in
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 2 section Japanese clothing chest. Meiji period (c1895), made of solid kiriwood (paulownia) with original hand forged metal hardware with chrysanthemum motif on round plates...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

H 41.75 in W 40.5 in D 16 in
Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
style isho dtansu (clothing chest). The drawers are made with kiri (paulownia) wood and the sliding
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand
Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

H 30 in W 34 in D 14 in
Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 3 section isho dansu (clothing chest) from the taisho period.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Clothing Chest
Clothing Chest

Clothing Chest

H 63 in W 34 in D 16 in
Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese 3 secton isho dansu (clothing chest) from the taisho period.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Clothing Chest
Clothing Chest

Clothing Chest

H 64 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in
Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Meiji period black laquered Shonai isho dansu (clothing chest) from Tokyo. The chest is made from
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu
Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

H 33 in W 41 in D 16 in
Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant antique Japanese, black lacquer Shonai isho dansu(clothing chest). Made during the Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu
Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

H 40.75 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese isho- dansu (clothing chest) made of kiri wood with finely crafted ironwork fitted with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

H 41.5 in W 34 in D 17.25 in
Japanese Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant antique Japanese Nihomatsu, isho dansu (clothing chest) made with Keyaki (zelkova) wood
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu
Japanese Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu

Japanese Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu

H 42.5 in W 41.75 in D 17.25 in
Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Very good Japanese clothing chest (Isho dansu) in two sections. Constructed with sugi (cryptomeria
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest
Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest

H 42 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Kiri Wood & Wrought Iron Tansu Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Exceptional two-section Isho kasane-dansu (clothing chest) from Hiroshima. Heavily constructed Kiri
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Kiri Wood & Wrought Iron Tansu Chest
Japanese Kiri Wood & Wrought Iron Tansu Chest

Japanese Kiri Wood & Wrought Iron Tansu Chest

H 47 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A Japanese clothing chest (isho kasane dansu) of two sectionals crafted of kiri (paulownia) wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest
Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

H 47.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Japanese Two-Section Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese two-sectional isho-kasane-dansu (clothing chest) from Sado Island. Constructed of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Two-Section Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese Two-Section Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese Two-Section Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

H 44.75 in W 45.25 in D 17 in
Meiji Period Isho-Dansu Tansu Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Early Meiji period Keyaki and cypress wood isho-Dansu Traditional tansu chest. These chests were
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cypress

Meiji Period Isho-Dansu Tansu Chest
Meiji Period Isho-Dansu Tansu Chest

Meiji Period Isho-Dansu Tansu Chest

H 34 in W 47 in D 18 in
Japanese Kiri 2-Piece Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Isho Kasane-dansu (a stacking clothing chest), constructed entirely of kiri (Paulownia
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Japanese Kiri 2-Piece Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Kiri 2-Piece Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Kiri 2-Piece Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
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Japanese Isho Yaro-dansu (single section clothing storage chest) from Sendai, constructed of hinoki
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Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Japanese Kiri 2-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
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Pair of Japanese Kiri 2-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Pair of Japanese Kiri 2-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Pair of Japanese Kiri 2-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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Isho Dansu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal isho dansu for your home. A isho dansu — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect isho dansu — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each isho dansu bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Isho Dansu?

Prices for a isho dansu start at $1,250 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $2,650.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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