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Japanese Apothecary

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century
Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th

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Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Cedar, Lacquer

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique black Urushi medicine chest of drawers cabinet

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique mid-size apothecary chest, tansu chest of drawers for medicines (Kusuri dansu

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from old Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Kanto area, Japan. A pair of 2 different

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W
Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W

Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W

Located in Portland, OR

Kusuridansu (薬箪笥) is a traditional Japanese apothecary chest, originally used by herbalists and village

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays
Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays

Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays " A finely crafted

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Arita Bottle/Vase Apothecary Shape, 20th Century
Large Japanese Arita Bottle/Vase Apothecary Shape, 20th Century

Large Japanese Arita Bottle/Vase Apothecary Shape, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Interesting and finely painted Japanese Bottle. Great decoration. Additional information: Material

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20th Century Chinese Showa Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest
Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

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H 40.5 in W 31 in D 12 in

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese apothecary chest (kusuri dansu) with unusually large square drawers. The chest consisting

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Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century Japanese Apothecary Chest
18th Century Japanese Apothecary Chest

18th Century Japanese Apothecary Chest

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H 25 in W 27 in D 7 in

18th Century Japanese Apothecary Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 18th c. Japanese kusuri dansu, apothecary chest. Kiri wood FOR OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY PLEASE

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Very Large 19th Century Japanese Apothecary/Display Cabinet With Glass Doors
Very Large 19th Century Japanese Apothecary/Display Cabinet With Glass Doors

Very Large 19th Century Japanese Apothecary/Display Cabinet With Glass Doors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 19th century apothecary chest in perfect condition. It consists of two pieces with 50 small

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Apothecary Cabinet with 27 Drawers and Doors
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Apothecary Cabinet with 27 Drawers and Doors

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Apothecary Cabinet with 27 Drawers and Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period apothecary cabinet from the 19th century, with 27 drawers, sliding doors

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s

Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Authentic east Asian herbal medicine chest hand crafted in a classic Korean / Japanese antique

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Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary chest (kusuri tansu) was crafted during the Taisho Period (1912–1926) in

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cypress

Personal Medicine Chest
Personal Medicine Chest

Personal Medicine Chest

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H 36 in W 45 in D 7.5 in

Personal Medicine Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This personal medicine chest with is from Japan and is made from paulowina wood.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers
Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers

Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers

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H 36 in W 72 in D 20 in

Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers

Located in Surrey, BC

Excellent metal cabinet retaining traces of original black finish with stencilling hilights. The original handles are a detailed brass and are original to the piece. Drawers are fun...

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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Shagreen Apothecary Tansu
Japanese Shagreen Apothecary Tansu

Japanese Shagreen Apothecary Tansu

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H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Shagreen Apothecary Tansu

Located in New Windsor, NY

Japanese shagreen clad mini tansu. Beautifully cast and engraved floral and scrolled hardware

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Japanese Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest with 28 Drawers and Brown Patina
Japanese Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest with 28 Drawers and Brown Patina

Japanese Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest with 28 Drawers and Brown Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Japanese antique apothecary chest from the early 20th century, with 28 drawers and brown

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Early 20th Century Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Apothecary Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinets
Japanese Antique Apothecary Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinets

Japanese Antique Apothecary Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinets

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

An old Japanese medicine chest. Furniture from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Apothecary Drawers 1800s-1860s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Apothecary Drawers 1800s-1860s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Apothecary Drawers 1800s-1860s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese apothecary drawer storage. The furniture is from the Edo period (1800s

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Apothecary Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Apothecary Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Apothecary Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese apothecary drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho

Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introducing a cedar wood medicine chest (kusuri-dansu) made in Japan from the Meiji period to the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Medicine Tansu 1800s-1860s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Huge Medicine Tansu 1800s-1860s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Huge Medicine Tansu 1800s-1860s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This account consists of five companies, I specialize in Japanese antiques and select carefully

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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Cedar

Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage
Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage

Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Large Antique Japanese Arita Bottle Apothecary Shape, 18/19th Century
Large Antique Japanese Arita Bottle Apothecary Shape, 18/19th Century

Large Antique Japanese Arita Bottle Apothecary Shape, 18/19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Interesting and finely painted Japanese Bottle. Great decoration. Additional information: Material

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Apothecary Chest
Japanese Apothecary Chest

Japanese Apothecary Chest

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H 40.25 in W 35.5 in D 11.5 in

Japanese Apothecary Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese Apothecary chest used for the sorting and storage of medicinal herbs. Constructed of Sugi

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Turn of the Century Japanese Apothecary Sign
Turn of the Century Japanese Apothecary Sign

Turn of the Century Japanese Apothecary Sign

Located in New York, NY

Turn of the Century Japanese Apothecary Sign detailing a list of medicines.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Small Japanese Apothecary Cabinet
Late 19th Century Small Japanese Apothecary Cabinet

Late 19th Century Small Japanese Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique late 19th century Japanese softwood pharmacists cabinet with 48 drawers with text on the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

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Softwood

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet
Japanese Apothecary Cabinet

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet

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H 20 in W 39 in D 8.25 in

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese kusuri-dansu (apothecary chest), used for the sorting and storage of medicinal herbs

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Seed Chest
Japanese Seed Chest

Japanese Seed Chest

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H 2 in W 14 in D 7 in

Japanese Seed Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Seed Chest

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Early 17th Century Porcelain Apothecary's Blue & White Bottle Jar
Early 17th Century Porcelain Apothecary's Blue & White Bottle Jar

Early 17th Century Porcelain Apothecary's Blue & White Bottle Jar

Located in London, GB

An early 17th century blue and white porcelain apothecary's bottle, decorated with floral scenes in

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

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H 33 in W 32 in D 10.75 in

Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century Japanese apothecary cabinet.  

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden storage box made in Japan. It is thought to date from around the Meiji period and is made of cedar. It has a simple design with no metal fittings. The overall m...

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made of Japanese cedar, whose surface has gained depth and character over time, c...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Cedar

Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930
Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930

Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made from Japanese cedar with a black finish, the surface shows a gently lived-in patina that lends quiet wabi-sa...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar, Glass

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
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Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Metal

Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s ③ / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s ③ / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s ③ / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chest of drawers is one of a set of three that were used in the same old Japanese house. Judging by its current condition, it appears to be quite old. While preserving its origi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese drawer chest from the Meiji period (1860s–1920s). Crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) with iron fittings, it embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi
Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi

Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese Tansu. The patina developed over time is truly exquisite. It has been meticulously maintained to preserve its patina. The doors operate smoothly. It is i...

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1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
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1860s-1910s Meiji 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, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji period (1868-1912) , estimate from the style & conditions. M...

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

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Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.

Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.

Located in København K, 84

This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

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Cedar

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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