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Japanese Edo Period Isho Dansu - Clothing Chest
Japanese Edo Period Isho Dansu - Clothing Chest

Japanese Edo Period Isho Dansu - Clothing Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Edo-period Isho-dansu (clothing chest) is a masterclass in functional artistry, featuring a

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Isho-Dansu - Clothing Chest
Japanese Edo Period Isho-Dansu - Clothing Chest

Japanese Edo Period Isho-Dansu - Clothing Chest

$6,240

H 44.75 in W 24.5 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Edo Period Isho-Dansu - Clothing Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Edo-period Isho-dansu (clothing chest) is a masterclass in functional artistry, featuring a

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest Storage Cabinet 28"H
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest Storage Cabinet 28"H

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest Storage Cabinet 28"H

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. Antique Japanese Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest, Meiji Period Storage Cabinet, 27.75"H

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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

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 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

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

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases
Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases

Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of 19th-century Japanese Isho-dansu (clothing chests) that beautifully bridge the

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Antique Late 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

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 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

$5,200 / set

H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 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

Materials

Wood

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

Bo isho dansu from Matsumoto Japan.

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H 41.25 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in

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

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

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Sendai Chest
Japanese Sendai Chest

Japanese Sendai Chest

Unavailable

H 37.75 in W 47 in D 17.5 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 Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

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H 36.63 in W 37 in D 16.5 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

Category

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

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H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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

Located in Torino, IT

Unusually large Japanese isho-dansu (clothing chest) traditionally used for bridal ceremony; made

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

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

Located in Torino, IT

A Japanese clothing chest (isho-dansu) from the Sendai region, north of Tokyo. The tansu with

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with six drawers, iron

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

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H 41.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc. Isho Dansu (clothing tansu). Fully functional drawers, two sections which latch together

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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

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 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

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

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

Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

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H 40 in W 34.5 in D 15.5 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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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H 41.74 in W 34.65 in D 17.72 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

'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

Located in Torino, IT

A Japanese clothing chest (isho-dansu). The tansu with keyaki (zelkova) wood drawer and door

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Dressers

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period wooden tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Located in Somis, CA

This early 20th-century Tasho period Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style is a striking piece that

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Metal, 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

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

Materials

Iron

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

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest

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H 39.25 in W 34.25 in D 17 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

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

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

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 Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

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H 47.25 in W 37 in D 16.5 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

Isho Dansu
Isho Dansu

Isho Dansu

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H 44 in W 34.75 in D 17.125 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

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H 44.325 in W 34.25 in D 16 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

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H 43 in W 34.125 in D 16.5 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

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

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H 40 in W 40.5 in D 17 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

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H 34 in W 34 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

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H 35 in W 32.75 in D 16.325 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

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H 43.5 in W 34 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 Sado Island Isho Dansu
Japanese Sado Island Isho Dansu

Japanese Sado Island Isho Dansu

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H 46.5 in W 46.25 in D 17 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 Isho Dansu on Stands
Japanese Isho Dansu on Stands

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stands

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H 29.25 in W 34.5 in D 16 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 3 Section Isho Dansu
Japanese 3 Section Isho Dansu

Japanese 3 Section Isho Dansu

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H 51.325 in W 37.325 in D 16.325 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

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

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Unusual Japanese isho dansu in orange lacquer. This chest of drawers is traditionally used to store

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Isho Dansu
Japanese Isho Dansu

Japanese Isho Dansu

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H 41.75 in W 40.5 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 on Stand
Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

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H 30 in W 34 in D 14 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 2 Section Shonai Dansu
Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

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H 33 in W 41 in D 16 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

Clothing Chest
Clothing Chest

Clothing Chest

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H 63 in W 34 in D 16 in

Clothing Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique 3 section isho dansu (clothing chest) from the taisho period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Clothing Chest
Clothing Chest

Clothing Chest

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H 64 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 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

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu
Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

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H 40.75 in W 34 in D 16.5 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 Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

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H 41.5 in W 34 in D 17.25 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 Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu
Japanese Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu

Japanese Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu

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H 42.5 in W 41.75 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 Wood Clothing Chest
Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest

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H 42 in W 35 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Very good Japanese clothing chest (Isho dansu) in two sections. Constructed with sugi (cryptomeria

Category

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

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 Clothing Tansu Chest
Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

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H 47.5 in W 36 in D 17 in

Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese clothing chest (isho kasane dansu) of two sectionals crafted of kiri (paulownia) wood

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

Meiji Period Isho-Dansu Tansu Chest

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H 34 in W 47 in D 18 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Kiri 2-Piece Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Kiri 2-Piece Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 17 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Japanese isho kasane-dansu (stacking clothing chest) entirely crafted of kiri (Paulownia

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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

'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

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period blanket chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and distressed patina. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this wooden blanket chest features a s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests

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Iron

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

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Iron

Antique Chinese Console Table with Carved Figural Panels
Antique Chinese Console Table with Carved Figural Panels

Antique Chinese Console Table with Carved Figural Panels

$2,695

H 36.25 in W 53.25 in D 13.25 in

Antique Chinese Console Table with Carved Figural Panels

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The console in old black paint, now worn. The frieze on front and sides set with elaborately carved figural panels in gilt with red backgrounds and details. Most of the panels with v...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Wood

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")

Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")

$1,060 / item

H 10 in W 28 in D 42 in

Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")

By Robert Remer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

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

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Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

$79,658 / item

H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in

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...

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2010s American Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood, Elm

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

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Isho Dansu For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the isho dansu you’re looking for. Each isho dansu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Your living room may not be complete without a isho dansu — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A isho dansu is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Isho Dansu?

Prices for a isho dansu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,750 and can go as high as $9,813, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.

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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