Japanese Elm

A Japanese Elm Trunk, circa 1890. Meiji Period. Outer decorations in wrought iron.

A mid 19th century Japanese export elm and calamander parquetry workbox with a divided interior and lift out tray.

This is an antique Chabudai table. A Japanese, low tea or kneeling table crafted in Asian elm during the Meiji period, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.

It celebrates the artistry of the indigenous Ainu people of the Japanese archipelago and their sacred relationship to forests and nature.

Supporting the top are two 19th-century Japanese stools crafted from elm, featuring restrained, utilitarian forms and traditional joinery.

A pretty Japanese elm decorated vase with lacquer bird and leaf motif, retaining its original copper liner.

An elegant Japanese Tansu Jewelry chest. Made of Japanese elm-keyaki.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Japanese Elm & polished brass chest on stand A very good looking well made and decorative piece.

Carved from keyaki wood (Japanese elm – Zelkova serrata), these hooks would have been suspended from the ceiling by a rope which wold have been looped around the pegs on the sides.

The inlay is composed of native timbers such as Hinoki (Japanese cypress), Keyaki (Japanese Elm), and Kurogaki (Black Persimmon).

The round seat has been newly crafted from reclaimed Japanese elm wood, retaining small cracks along the grain and the natural texture developed over many years.

The wood used, keyaki, or Japanese elm, is considered a sacred tree in Korea, associated with protection.

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories.

This is an antique oval side table. A Japanese, ebonised elm lamp or wine stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest of drawers (isho dansu = clothing chest) with original hardware and working keys.

JAPANESE ELMWOOD TABAKO-BON 19th c. Wooden Tobacco Tray, used to store tobacco and smoking items, the top with domed brass hibachi or hi-ire with removable vented lid for lighting a ...

Ainu ceremonial robe (generally known as Kaparamip) made from the inner bark fiber of Elm circa late 19th to early 20th century. This type of robe, hand-woven from the Elm fiber, is ...

Japanese cabinet from the early 20th century, crafted from wood with a warm dark brown finish. This compact piece of furniture combines practical storage space with a characterful ap...

Japanese cabinet from circa 1930, crafted from warm, weathered wood with a distinctive patina. The cabinet features seven drawers, fitted with beautiful, decorative metal handles. At...

A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan.

The chest is crafted from solid Elm (Keyaki), using bamboo nails. The interior drawers are lined with Hinoki (Japanese Cypress), a prized wood naturally resistant to insects and mois...

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

This small Japanese cabinet, manufactured around 1920, is a characterful piece of furniture with an understated appearance and a functional layout. The cabinet features a glass door,...

The chest is crafted from solid Elm (Keyaki), and bamboo nails. The interior drawers are lined with Hinoki (Japanese Cypress), a prized wood naturally resistant to insects and moistu...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers dating from the 1880s, crafted during the late Meiji era (1868–1912). This piece exudes authenticity and character, possessing a warm, wea...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Crafted during the late Meiji era (1868–1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character. It possesses a warm, seasoned...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1900s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and cha...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and cha...

An atmospheric small Japanese *tansu*, designed as a compact *ko-dansu* with five drawers. The chest features characteristic dark iron hardware. The wood displays a beautiful, rich d...

An atmospheric small Japanese *tansu*, designed as a compact *ko-dansu* with six drawers. The chest features characteristic dark iron hardware. The wood displays a beautiful, rich da...

This matched pair of Japanese tansu chests combines antique craftsmanship with a modern presentation. Both pieces have hand-forged iron hardware characteristic of period tansu: orna...

A highly decorative antique Japanese wooden storage chest, dating from the Meiji period (circa 1870–1910). The chest is crafted from dark wood that shows signs of age, bearing a beau...

An atmospheric small Japanese tansu—specifically a compact ko-dansu—featuring four drawers. The chest is fitted with characteristic dark iron hardware. The wood displays a beautiful,...

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

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home as needed. This example is a two-piece, chest-on-chest ...

An atmospheric small Japanese tansu, designed as a compact ko-dansu featuring six drawers. The chest is fitted with characteristic dark iron hardware, including bail handles and deco...

A highly decorative and authentic Japanese utilitarian object from around 1930, crafted from finely planed wooden staves and fitted with heavy iron banding throughout. The vessel fea...

An English Elm Bench with hand woven flax back rest. The piece is hand crafted using a single live edge slab of local provenance Elm with hand carved spindles and back rest details, ...

An exceptionally fine Japanese *tansu* chest from the Meiji period, likely dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880–1900). This impressive chest is distinguished by its exceptiona...

This elegant wooden box is an antique Japanese document chest from the late 19th century. The small, Meiji-period (1868-1912) tansu chest has eight shallow drawers designed for stori...

A fine Japanese elmwood tansu in old red finish, in two sections, side by side mounted on a newer carved base, adorned with decorative hardware, the right section with additional fit...

A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa 1970s.

A refined piece of Meiji-era craftsmanship, this antique Mizuya-dansu (kitchen chest) dates to circa 1900 and reflects the understated elegance of traditional Japanese interiors. Cra...

Dimensions : H 45 cm x L 120 cm x D 60 cm or H 17.7 x 47.2 x 23.6 inches Coffee table designed by Isamu Kenmochi manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan, circa 1967. In good origina...

A Japanese rectangular keyaki wood hibachi from the 19th century, with copper liner. Used for cooking or warming sake or tea, this elegant Japanese 19th-century hibachi features a re...

Coffee table designed by Isamu Kenmochi manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan, circa 1967. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...

Coffee table designed by Isamu Kenmochi manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan, circa 1967. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...

Circa 1920 (Taisho period) this Japanese sewing work box is made of highly figured mulberry wood and of the most beautiful grain and fine quality workmanship; in un-restored and exce...