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Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers.

Category

1890s English Anglo-Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was traditionally used as a personal storage box (for writing tools, documents, or valuables). I...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.

Category

1890s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craftsmanship and functionality.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Elm

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Japanese wooden two-drawer chest. Modest in scale and design, it reflects the simplicity of Japanese everyday craftsmanship, with clean lines, warm wood grain, and original metal dr...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craftsmanship and functionality.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1900s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craftsmanship and functionality.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1900s.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Elm

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers exudes authenticity and character.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s.

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A striking Japanese ko-tansu chest featuring a deep red lacquer finish. This compact chest was traditionally used for personal belongings, writing tools and showcases classic Japane...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Weight:18kg - About Us - Based in Japan, we reinterpret high-quality Japanese furniture from the Taisho period, a fusion of Western culture and Japanese craftsmanship, and upcycle i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tansu Chest of Drawers Japanese Cc1890
Tansu Chest of Drawers Japanese Cc1890

Tansu Chest of Drawers Japanese Cc1890

Located in London, Lambeth

It typically features four large drawers with smaller drawers in the lower section, fitted with original iron handles and hardware. Traditionally used for storing clothing and texti...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Elm

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest shows signs of use, which in turn makes it unique and attractive.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Original locking front brace included, which is functional but unfortunately without its key. Japanese, c. 1870.

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period(1900-1926).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

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 Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Meiji era, is a timeless piece that tells a story of historical elegance and depth.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique small chest of drawers (kohikidashi) was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Chest of Drawers Wabisabi Art
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Chest of Drawers Wabisabi Art

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Chest of Drawers Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar. The shade of brown is beautiful and the taste is wonderful. The drawer also ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami
Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

Located in London, GB

A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture. Heavily patinated through years of use with original iron h...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers
19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers
Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s).

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. If you look closely at the top surface, you can see writing on it.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Both metal fittings are attached with very old traditional Japanese parts. Even in Japan, it is rare to find products from the Edo period.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers
Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese merchant counter tansu from the late Edo period, circa 1840s–1860s, constructed from solid Sugi cedar and finished in layers of original urushi lacquer.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique large cabinet, tansu chest of drawers in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest).

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The interior dimensions of the drawers are: Top drawer: W17.09" × D12.01" × H3.62" (43.4 cm × 30.5 cm × 9.2 cm) Second drawer: W17.09" × D11.97" × H4.45" (43.4 cm × 30.4 cm × 11.3 c...

Category

1840s Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867). Made from Japanese cedar and finished with traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi), the surface has developed a...

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi
1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Wood

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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

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19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu
19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

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H 38.5 in W 38 in D 17 in

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

By Japanese Studio

Located in Washington, DC

Striking two section, kiri wood tansu with hand forged iron and bronze decorative hardware. chest offers four storage drawers plus locked compartment for valuables.

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19th Century Chinese Japanese Antique Drawers

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Bronze, Iron

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.
Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 32.75 in D 14 in

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

By Matsumoto Fuko

Located in New York, NY

Merchant's or tea chest with hardware distinctive to Matsumoto Japan.

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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Japanese Shop Chest Tansu
Japanese Shop Chest Tansu

Japanese Shop Chest Tansu

Unavailable

H 38.5 in D 21.25 in

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Located in Seattle, WA

An unusual and early Japanese kuruma dansu, wheeled chest from the Fukui-Mikuni region.

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest
Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 33 in D 14 in

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sliding doors, lots of drawers, small secret hiding place behind doors at bottom. Original hand-wrought hardware. Offered at .

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1920s Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Staircase Chest (kaidan dansu)
Japanese Staircase Chest (kaidan dansu)

Japanese Staircase Chest (kaidan dansu)

Unavailable

H 80 in W 71.5 in D 25 in

Japanese Staircase Chest (kaidan dansu)

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese staircase chest, kaidan dansu from the Hokuriku Region.

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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan
Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan

Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 52.75 in D 22.25 in

Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan

Located in New York, NY

Kuruma dansu wheeled clothing chest from Sendai Japan.

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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto
Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto

Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto

Unavailable

H 31.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto

By Matsumoku Industrial

Located in New York, NY

Merchants chest with iron hardware distinctive to Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture Japan.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.
Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.

Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.

Unavailable

H 39 in W 34 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.

Located in New York, NY

Chest on chest from the coastal port of Sakata. Although known as a center for ship's chest production clothing chests were also made there. The warabi-te style forged iron handles a...

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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest
Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Unavailable

H 36 in W 42 in D 17 in

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Located in Irvington, NY

19th Century lacquered Japanese Kimono chest with original color and hardware.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Bo isho dansu from Matsumoto Japan.

Unavailable

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 distinctive to Matsumoto. Beautiful original patina.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Japanese Lacquered Step Chest.  Kaidan Dansu
Japanese Lacquered Step Chest.  Kaidan Dansu

Japanese Lacquered Step Chest. Kaidan Dansu

Unavailable

H 82.75 in W 69 in D 25.25 in

Japanese Lacquered Step Chest. Kaidan Dansu

Located in New York, NY

The kaidan dansu or step chest is one of the most distinctive tansu designs, being both cabinetry and architecture. This two-section example has keyaki or elm drawers and cypress fra...

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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.
Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.

Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.

Unavailable

H 64.5 in W 35.75 in D 18.5 in

Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.

Located in New York, NY

Two section Merchant ledger chest distinctive to the Nagoya area. Left in original patina.

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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser
Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser

Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser

Unavailable

H 36 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser

Located in New York, NY

Anglo Japanese ca 1920 lacquer and painted decorated chest of drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

George I Black Japanned Highboy
George I Black Japanned Highboy

George I Black Japanned Highboy

Unavailable

H 63 in W 40 in D 22 in

George I Black Japanned Highboy

Located in New York, NY

Good George I black japanned highboy with japanned decoration; the upper section fitted with drawers, the lower section with three drawers over a shaped apron and raised on four cabr...

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat
A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Armadale, Victoria

An exceptionally fine 19th century black lacquered and ormolu-mounted Bureuplat in the style Jacques Dubois, the tooled red leather writing surface to graduated edge and leaf corner ...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Scale with Drawers
Meiji Japanese Scale with Drawers

Meiji Japanese Scale with Drawers

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 28.25 in D 9.75 in

Meiji Japanese Scale with Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese money exchanging scale mounted on base with four drawers fronted by kan (ring-shaped) pulls.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 16.75 in W 16 in D 12 in

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

A small Japanese chest for the storage of personal items. The keyaki (zelkova) wood chest with a lacquer repaired drop front door opening to reveal a group of small drawers of variou...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers
Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers

Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Carpenter’s tool chest, constructed of Cedar (sugi, Cryptomeria japonica) with a persimmon stain, with the drawer interiors constructed of Paulownia (kiri, Paulownia tomento...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Copper

Kiriwood Three Level Tansu
Kiriwood Three Level Tansu

Kiriwood Three Level Tansu

Unavailable

H 59 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in

Kiriwood Three Level Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiriwood multi-level tansu with drawers, sliding door cabinets, and original iron handles and fittings.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Iron

Kiri Wood Tansu
Kiri Wood Tansu

Kiri Wood Tansu

Unavailable

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Kiri Wood Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiri Wood Tansu with Original Brass Fittings

Category

19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kimono Storage Chest
Kimono Storage Chest

Kimono Storage Chest

Unavailable

H 45 in W 47 in D 17 in

Kimono Storage Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Kimino storage chest, keyaki wood drawer faces, original hardware. Clear urushi lacquer finish, very nice patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu
Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu

Unavailable

H 66.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood Tansu with Brass fittings.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Brass

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 prefecture in Japan. It dates from the Meiji period circa 1870-1890. It stands 34.75 H x...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar

George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode
George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode

George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode

By Pierre Langlois

Located in London, Middlesex

Here the commode is referred to as '1 japanese commode, 3 inside drawers, brass corner mounts'.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period
Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

Unavailable

H 66.15 in W 42.13 in D 27.96 in

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Rare Japanese Shibayama cabinet with multiple drawers and sliding panels.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing
Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

Unavailable

H 6.11 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

Located in CARLTON, AU

This is a beautifully worn late Edo period small chest of drawers for sewing. Made of Cedar with iron handle and hinge. The whole look is rustic, blackened and simple, with refined d...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu
Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Unavailable

H 63 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Multi-level Japanese Tansu with drawers, cabinets and sliding shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Unavailable

H 63 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multi-level Japanese tansu with drawers, cabinets and sliding shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Drawers

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Japanese Antique Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese antique drawers available for sale. Each of these unique Japanese antique drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and metal. Japanese antique drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Japanese Antique Drawers?

Prices for Japanese antique drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese antique drawers begin at $325 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,150.

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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