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
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Iron
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
Iron
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
Iron
$6,675
H 40 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
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
Iron
$7,475
H 37.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.5 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
Iron
$7,925
H 41.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 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
Iron
$8,975
H 48 in W 44.5 in D 24 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
Iron
$1,395
H 27.75 in W 24.25 in D 14 in
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
Iron
$10,125
H 34.75 in W 42 in D 16.75 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
Iron
$5,639
H 41.86 in W 43.08 in D 17.84 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
Iron
$9,634
H 35 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 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
Iron
$4,750
H 48 in W 36 in D 19 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
Brass
$5,500
H 30 in W 62 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
Brass
$7,540 / set
H 24 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 in
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
Iron
$7,475
H 45.5 in W 45 in D 17 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
Iron
$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
Wood
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
Unavailable
H 34.75 in W 45.5 in D 18 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
Cedar
Japanese Sendai Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptional Japanese two sectional clothing chest (isho kasane dansu) from the Sendai region
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
Iron
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
Iron
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
Wood
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
Iron
Sold
H 36 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 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
Iron
Sold
H 47 in W 35 in D 16.75 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
Wood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 43 in D 17.75 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
Iron
19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc. Isho Dansu (clothing tansu). Fully functional drawers, two sections which latch together
Iron
Sold
H 36 in W 48 in D 18 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
Iron
Sold
H 39.5 in W 44 in L 39.5 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
Iron
Sold
H 44.5 in W 37.5 in L 44.5 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
Iron
Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
clothing tansu (isho dansu), designed for storing clothing, bedding, and other household items. Originally
Steel, Iron
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
Iron
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
Elm
'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
Iron
Sold
H 40 in W 34.5 in D 15.5 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
Iron
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
Metal, Iron
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....
Iron
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
Iron
Sold
H 36 in W 42 in D 16.5 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
Bronze
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...
Brass
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese 2 section isho dansu (clothing chest) from Kyoto prefecture.
Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful one of a kind Japanese two section isho dansu (clothing chest). Meiji period c 1868-1912
Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant two section, one of a kind, Japanese isho-dansu (clothing chest). Meiji period c 1868-1912
Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful, one of a kind, two section Japanese isho dansu (clothing chest). Meiji period c1868
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese all kiri wood (paulownia), two section isho dansu (clothing chest) with original
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant one section Japanese antique isho dansu (clothing chest) with thief's door on the bottom
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Country style antique one section Japanese isho dansu (clothing chest) from northern Japan. The
Japanese Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful antique Japanese isho dansu (clothing chest) from northern Japan. Made during the Meiji
Japanese Sado Island Isho Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese 2 section isho dansu (clothing chest) from Sado Island. All original hardware
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
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
Sold
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 16 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
Iron
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...
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
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
Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 3 section isho dansu (clothing chest) from the taisho period.
Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese 3 secton isho dansu (clothing chest) from the taisho period.
Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant antique Japanese, black lacquer Shonai isho dansu(clothing chest). Made during the Meiji
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
Iron
Japanese Keyaki 2 Section Nihonmatsu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant antique Japanese Nihomatsu, isho dansu (clothing chest) made with Keyaki (zelkova) wood
Japanese Keyaki Wood Clothing Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Very good Japanese clothing chest (Isho dansu) in two sections. Constructed with sugi (cryptomeria
Wrought Iron
Japanese Kiri Wood & Wrought Iron Tansu Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Exceptional two-section Isho kasane-dansu (clothing chest) from Hiroshima. Heavily constructed Kiri
Wrought Iron
Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A Japanese clothing chest (isho kasane dansu) of two sectionals crafted of kiri (paulownia) wood
Iron
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
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
Cypress
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
Iron
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
Iron
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
Iron
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
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...
Brass
$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
$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
$1,725
H 17.5 in W 28.25 in D 16 in
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...
Iron
$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...
Iron
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...
Wood
$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
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, ...
Cement
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...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
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...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
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
$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...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,325
H 72 in W 47 in D 22 in
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...
Wood, Elm
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...
Gold, Silver, Bronze
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.