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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. The legs are

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Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of 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

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Antique 1890s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Low Japanese Chest with Drawers
Low Japanese Chest with Drawers

Low Japanese Chest with Drawers

Located in New York, US

Low Japanese Chest with Drawers Distressed with age, sourced in Japan

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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of 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

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of 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

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of 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

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of 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. Manufactured during

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of 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

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of 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. This chest is made from

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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. This chest is made from

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of 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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of 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

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese tansu chest of drawers, Peddler's chest Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910
Antique Japanese tansu chest of drawers, Peddler's chest Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910

Antique Japanese tansu chest of drawers, Peddler's chest Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of 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

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of 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). The base is made of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of 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 antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). This Japanese chest

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of 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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of 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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of 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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of 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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Vintage Multi-Drawer Chest (10 Drawers), Early Showa Period (1926–)
Japanese Vintage Multi-Drawer Chest (10 Drawers), Early Showa Period (1926–)

Japanese Vintage Multi-Drawer Chest (10 Drawers), Early Showa Period (1926–)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage multi-drawer chest was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door

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

Materials

Cedar

Giorgio Collection Chest of Drawers Japanese Tamos Burl Wood
Giorgio Collection Chest of Drawers Japanese Tamos Burl Wood

Giorgio Collection Chest of Drawers Japanese Tamos Burl Wood

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Chest in moka Japanese tamos burl veneer with high-gloss polyester finish. Six full extension

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Chrome

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

1850s-1890s 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

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Its compact size

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A finely crafted Japanese tansu chest, composed of three separate stacking elements: a base plinth

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of 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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of 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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of 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

-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of 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

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of 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

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

Materials

Cedar, 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

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

A Striking George I Period Japanned Chest of Drawers, England Circa 1720
A Striking George I Period Japanned Chest of Drawers, England Circa 1720

A Striking George I Period Japanned Chest of Drawers, England Circa 1720

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A highly decorative George I Period japanned chest of drawers, showing an overhanging top over four

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Antique 1720s British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho

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

Materials

Iron

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Daigo, Ibaraki pref., Japan. Antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers made of Yamizo Sugi

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers
19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Product of late Edo period (estimate 1860s-1870s) in Aomori prefecture, Japan. Originally made as

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine &

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

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers

Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers

By Daniel Cottier

Located in London, GB

A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with

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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers
3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

3 fabulous 20th-century Japanese-style stacking Tansu chests of drawers. Each section can be used

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Mid-20th Century American Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing
Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing

Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing

Located in New York, US

Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing Sourced in Japan

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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest
1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1930s Japanese lacquer Sendai Tansu Chest of drawers. Looks to be solid pine construction with a

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890
Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

storage, above a well-proportioned arrangement of drawers below. The chest displays traditional Japanese

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

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Drawers Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese drawers chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every Japanese drawers chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Japanese drawers chest, we have 331 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese drawers chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese drawers chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Cees Braakman, Henredon and UMS Pastoe each produced at least one beautiful Japanese drawers chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Drawers Chest?

A Japanese drawers chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $261,893.

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.

Questions About Japanese Drawers Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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