Isho Dansu

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Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest

Japanese Edo Period Isho Dansu - Clothing Chest

$8,900

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 two-section stacked configuration that highlights the beautiful verticality of Japane...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Isho-Dansu - Clothing Chest

$6,240

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 two-section stacked configuration that highlights the beautiful verticality of Japane...

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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

$6,675

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina.

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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

$7,475

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles.

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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

$7,925

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), this wooden chest called an Isho-Dansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry.

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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

$8,975

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

This early Meiji-period Sendai Isho-dansu is a striking example of Japanese craftsmanship, expertly constructed from keyaki wood with a rich swirling grain.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Meiji Period

$6,950

Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Meiji Period

Located in Portland, OR

A distinguished example of Sendai isho dansu with an exceptionally unified kiku hardware program — a chest that embodies the regional tradition at its most refined.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$10,125

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

Born during the 19th century in the Sendai prefecture, this exquisite Japanese keyaki 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 Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware

$5,597

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 elaborately decorated open work iron hardware, in two sections.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

$9,561

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

Located in Torino, IT

This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese cedar wood (cryptomeria Japonica) in its inner parts, while for the outer parts it is...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Clothing Chest Kiri Ishodansu Tansu 60.5"H

$3,250 / item

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Clothing Chest Kiri Ishodansu Tansu 60.5"H

Located in Portland, OR

Japanese Kiri Wood Three Section Isho Dansu Kimono Chest Taisho Era Japan, Taisho period, c. 1912–1926 60.5"H × 37"W × 16.5"D (154 × 94 × 42 cm); approx. 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Top sect...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$4,750

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

By Max Kuehne

Located in Hanover, MA

I believe these were inspired by Japanese Isho-Dansu chests. Very clean inside and out. Patination to brass.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Kiri Wood Ishodansu Kasane Tansu Meiji Era Chest of Drawers 37"

$3,250 / item

Antique Japanese Kiri Wood Ishodansu Kasane Tansu Meiji Era Chest of Drawers 37"

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Japanese Kiri Isho Dansu — Two-Section 衣装箪笥 Meiji Era Japan, Meiji Period early 1900's 37.5"W × 16"D × 41"H (95 × 41 × 104 cm) A well-proportioned kasane isho dansu (重ね衣装箪...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$5,500

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

By Max Kuehne

Located in Hanover, MA

Also seems inspired by Japanese Isho-Dansu chests. Top right drawer fitted with removable dividers and vide poche.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

$7,540 / set

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 gap between Edo/Meiji era craftsmanship and contemporary industrial design.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

$7,475

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 elaborate hand cut iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

$5,200 / set

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 hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, traditional ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890s Clothing Tansu Chest Sugi Wood Crane Motif 47"

$3,140

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890s Clothing Tansu Chest Sugi Wood Crane Motif 47"

Located in Portland, OR

D (117 × 88 × 56 cm) A substantial single-body isho dansu (衣装箪笥) in the bo-dansu (棒箪笥) tradition, constructed of sugi (杉, Japanese cedar) throughout with a black-lacquered frame and...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

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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 prefecture in Japan.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Sendai Chest

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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, north of Tokyo.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, tr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fron...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

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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

Unusually large Japanese isho-dansu (clothing chest) traditionally used for bridal ceremony; made of keyaki wood, a highly prized Japanese hardwood, with accurate crafted iron medall...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

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H 36.82 in W 47.05 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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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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 hardware and professionally refreshed brown lacquer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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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

Antique Japanese Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest, Meiji Period Storage Cabinet, 27.75"H Dimensions: 24.25"W × 27.75"H × 14"D This compact Japanese ishō-dansu (衣装箪笥) is constructed enti...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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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 reddish brown lacquer and iron hardware.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

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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 Japanese chest is in two sections, with hinged carrying handles at the side of eac...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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..

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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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 with hand-cut iron hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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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 hardware. Born during the 19th century, this wooden tansu is a fine example of Japan's...

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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

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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-cut iron hardware, drawers and safe.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

This Meiji-era example is the lower half of a chest-on-chest clothing tansu (isho dansu), designed for storing clothing, bedding, and other household items.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Iron

Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900

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H 43 in W 33 in D 15.5 in

Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late 19th century, this Meiji-era example is a lacquered chest-on-chest clothing tansu (isho dansu), designed for storing clothing, bedding, and other household items.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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 Area.

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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

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H 45.5 in W 44.5 in D 17.5 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 fronts with rich translucent red lacquer finish and sugi (cryptomeria) wood case in two ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Dressers

Materials

Iron

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

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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 style, with five drawers and iron hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu 8 Drawers Tasho Period Isho Dansu

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H 40 in W 35 in D 16 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 marries functionality with simple elegance.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

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H 42 in W 32 in D 15 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

Materials

Iron

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

Exuding an aura of refined grace and practicality, this 19th-century Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest is a treasure steeped in history.

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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

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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 hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Clothing Chests with Stand

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H 50 in W 32 in D 15 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 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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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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

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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 c1868-1912.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 hand forged iron hardware and thief's door on bottom.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 right corner.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 section tansu is unusual in that traditionally this type of chest is 2 sections.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Orange Lacquer Clothing Chest of Drawers

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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 clothing.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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H 30 in W 34 in D 14 in

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handsome antique Japanese one section tansu on black lacquer wood stand. Top section of a Kyoto style isho dtansu (clothing chest). The drawers are made with kiri (paulownia) wood ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 Sugi (cedar) wood and the drawers are finished in original black lacquer.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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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 period of sugi (cedar wood), the elaborate hand forged iron lockplates depict a po...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 handles in kakute style; reflect the influence of ship's chests made in the region.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

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 drawers and Sugi (cedar) wood sides.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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) wood case, keyaki (zelkova) wood drawer fronts and kiri (paulownia) wood interior.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Kiri Wood & Wrought Iron Tansu Chest

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H 47 in W 47 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Kiri Wood & Wrought Iron Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Exceptional two-section Isho kasane-dansu (clothing chest) from Hiroshima.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Two-Section Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

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H 44.75 in W 45.25 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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 made for clothing storage and has eight compatments, which is typical.

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

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Kiri 2-Piece Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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H 41 in W 37 in D 16.5 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) with round iron lock plates and bale shaped handles, familiar to the Tokyo area, simp...

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Iron

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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 (Japanese Cypress) with keyaki (Zelkova) drawer fronts finished in a rich reddish ...

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H 42.25 in W 79 in D 16.75 in

Pair of Japanese Kiri 2-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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Pair of Japanese isho kasane-dansu (stacking clothing chest) entirely crafted of kiri (Paulownia tomentosa) in sturdy thick proportions, having iron hardware with chased round lock p...

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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.

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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.

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