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Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware
Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware

Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware

Located in Long Island City, NY

In Japan, the tansu was developed during the Edo and Meiji periods as mobile and modular storage.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Japanned Coat/Garment Rounder Rolling Rack c.1910 by Edw. Legge & Co.
19th C. Japanned Coat/Garment Rounder Rolling Rack c.1910 by Edw. Legge & Co.

19th C. Japanned Coat/Garment Rounder Rolling Rack c.1910 by Edw. Legge & Co.

By Chicago Hardware Foundry Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original cast iron , steel and bronze rounder rolling JAPANNED garment/coat rack with double casters. This piece has retained its amazing original finish and is in excellent condi...

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Antique 1890s American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze, Cast Iron

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji 19th century double-section Sendai clothing tansu (Isho-dansu) with drawers and elaborate hand cut iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Mercantile Cabinet with Japanned Copper Hardware
Antique Oak Mercantile Cabinet with Japanned Copper Hardware

Antique Oak Mercantile Cabinet with Japanned Copper Hardware

Located in Dekalb, IL

Interior shelf standards are intact; shelves are not included. Hardware appears substantially original and retains attractive patina.

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

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

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

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Mei...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese 19th century keyaki wood Sendai clothing tansu with four drawers and elaborate hand-cut iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red lacquer, iron hardware, small safe and carrying handles.

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

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Lighted Hutch Cabinet
Early 20th Century Lighted Hutch Cabinet

Early 20th Century Lighted Hutch Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Originating in the home it was removed from this one time built in hutch features ornate woodwork, japanned hardware as well as lighting, and several storage areas.

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Early 20th Century American Country Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

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

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Dome-Top Wooden Trunk with Original Iron Hardware and Patina, Late 19th
Antique Dome-Top Wooden Trunk with Original Iron Hardware and Patina, Late 19th

Antique Dome-Top Wooden Trunk with Original Iron Hardware and Patina, Late 19th

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The trunk features a solid wood body reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapping and riveted hardware, all exhibiting substantial, honest patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period Mizuya Dansu two toned kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers and brass hardware.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in Japan during the 19th century, this exquisite Meiji period merchant's chest, known as a tansu, captivates with its rich dark brown patina and intricate cut-out metal hardw...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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Early 20th c. Cerusé Tailor's Mirror with Japanned Hardware
Early 20th c. Cerusé Tailor's Mirror with Japanned Hardware

Early 20th c. Cerusé Tailor's Mirror with Japanned Hardware

Located in San Francisco, CA

You will know before you go out the door! The japanned hardware is original and send this piece to a whole new amazing level of coolness.

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Vintage 1910s American Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood

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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Nagamochi Chest of Bamboo with Wrought Iron Hardware, circa 1800s
Japanese Nagamochi Chest of Bamboo with Wrought Iron Hardware, circa 1800s

Japanese Nagamochi Chest of Bamboo with Wrought Iron Hardware, circa 1800s

Located in Madison, WI

This chest was used in 19th century Japan to carry the bridal trousseau from her village to the village of her betrothed. It is of deep capacity and proportions with a slightly domed...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table
Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese Tansu chest constructed entirely of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with a distinctive motif. Elongate escutcheon are gracefully fitted behind each...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu
Japanese Tansu

Japanese Tansu

Unavailable

H 40.75 in W 37 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Tansu

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Tansu with iron hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Japanese Clothing Chest
19th Century Japanese Clothing Chest

19th Century Japanese Clothing Chest

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H 44 in W 36 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Clothing Chest

Located in Stockbridge, MA

Japanese 19th century clothing chest with hand forged black iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch
Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch

Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch

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H 29 in W 30 in D 13 in

Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch

Located in SOMIS, CA

Splendid burl wood make the drawer fronts while the classic Japanese bronze hardware adorn the rest of the chest.

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20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pair of "Cloud Roof" Bronze Light Fixtures
Japanese Pair of "Cloud Roof" Bronze Light Fixtures

Japanese Pair of "Cloud Roof" Bronze Light Fixtures

Located in South Burlington, VT

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese hardware and stone garden ornaments.   

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 43.5 in W 38 in D 18 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudalism to its modern form.

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 43.5 in W 38 in D 18 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from circa 1868 through circa 1912.This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese soc...

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use
Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use

Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use

Located in South Burlington, VT

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese hardware and stone garden ornaments.     

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 40.5 in W 34 in D 18 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features 6 drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and u...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 40.5 in W 37 in D 16 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features 6 drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and u...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Hand Forged Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Hand Forged Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Hand Forged Hardware

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H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 16 in

Japanese Tansu with Hand Forged Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features 5 drawers and original hardware.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

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H 39.5 in W 42 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece features seven drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

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H 42.5 in W 37 in D 17 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece features seven drawers and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated an...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Hand-Forged Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Hand-Forged Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Hand-Forged Hardware

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H 37 in W 45.5 in D 17 in

Japanese Tansu with Hand-Forged Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features 7-drawer total and can either be stacked as shown or separated and used as nightst...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware
Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

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H 62.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in

Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from c.1868 through c.1912.This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society mov...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

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H 43.25 in W 34 in D 15 in

Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Macey Co.

Located in New Windsor, NY

Macey three stack barrister bookcase with copper flashed japanned hardware. Three stack compartments with a base and top.

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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Vintage Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Vintage Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, Meiji Period, Japanese Low Tansu with two full size drawers. Large, unique, solid iron bands and central medallion featuring engraved lotus and chrysanthemum, symbols of...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Isho-Dansu Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Located in Torino, IT

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Isho-Dansu- Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Located in Torino, IT

A Japanese clothing chest (isho-dansu) from the Sendai region, north of Tokyo. The tansu with keyaki (zelkova) wood drawer and door fronts with rich translucent red lacquer finish a...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware
Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu consists two individual chests that can be used separately.

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Taisho Period Japanese Tansu Mounted With Brass Hardware
Antique Taisho Period Japanese Tansu Mounted With Brass Hardware

Antique Taisho Period Japanese Tansu Mounted With Brass Hardware

Located in Peabody, MA

A Taisho period Japanese tansu in elmwood mounted with unusual brass hardware rather than the more typical forged iron..

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900
Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900

Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home as needed.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Tansu 6-Drawer Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period
Vintage Japanese Tansu 6-Drawer Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period

Vintage Japanese Tansu 6-Drawer Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period

Located in Somis, CA

Unique, solid iron hardware add a sense of boldness and masculinity. Drawers have linings with Japaneses calligraphy.

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu Sea Chest with Iron Hardware
19th Century Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu Sea Chest with Iron Hardware

19th Century Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu Sea Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in San Francisco, CA

Small shipboard chest with iron decoration and fitted interior. Elaborate iron detail on the door, opening to a single long drawer over two short drawers above a single long drawer, ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese hardware on 1stDibs. A piece of Japanese hardware — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of Japanese hardware — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of Japanese hardware is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Hardware?

Prices for a piece of Japanese hardware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,825.

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