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Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century
Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century

Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century

$8,750

H 67.33 in W 71.26 in D 18.9 in

Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This exceptional 19th-century Japanese mizuya tansu originates from the late Edo–Meiji period and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Keyaki 3-Shaku Mizuya Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Taisho Period, c.1920
Japanese Keyaki 3-Shaku Mizuya Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Taisho Period, c.1920

Japanese Keyaki 3-Shaku Mizuya Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Taisho Period, c.1920

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese mizuya cabinet was crafted during the Taisho period, circa 1920. At approximately

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A refined piece of Meiji-era craftsmanship, this antique Mizuya-dansu (kitchen chest) dates to

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a long-established hardware shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Single tier Mizuya tansu

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard Wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard Wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard Wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Tohoku area, Japan. This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912
Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Its simple sliding panel

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Tohoku area, Japan. This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Bunsei Era 1818–1830, Edo Period, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Bunsei Era 1818–1830, Edo Period, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Bunsei Era 1818–1830, Edo Period, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique mizuya cabinet was crafted during the early years of the Bunsei era (1818

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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

., Japan. This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest with drawers, wabi sabi
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest with drawers, wabi sabi

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest with drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique 2 tier mid size Mizuya tansu chest with 9 drawers. Made of premium quality Sugi

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

prefecture, Japan. This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Large Two Swection Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu A Kyoto Mizuya Tansu also

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1990s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Japanese Mizuya Tansu

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H 66.5 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese mizuya kitchen tansu on wheels. Lots of storage.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)
Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)

Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)

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H 72 in W 107.5 in D 21 in

Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese massive kyushaku mizuya, kitchen pantry storage chest from the Kyoto area. Originally used

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cupboards

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'
Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

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H 68.12 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

Located in CILAVEGNA, IT

Elegant and with a Minimalist design late 19th century Japanese kitchen chest, typically called

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest
Mizuya/Kitchen Chest

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest

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H 68 in W 72 in D 19.25 in

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This type of Mizuya came from Kansai area which is around Kytoto and Osaka. A rich family

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Cypress

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest
Mizuya/Kitchen Chest

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest

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H 67.75 in W 45.5 in D 17.75 in

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Kitchen chest consists of two stacked pieces with sliding doors and drawers. Warm clear urushi lacquer finish, beautiful rich patina.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

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H 53 in W 41.75 in D 16 in

Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese "mizuya", cabinet for storing utensils. Meiji period (1868-1912) Made from Hinoki and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cupboards

Materials

Iron

A Japanese Mizuya Tansu
A Japanese Mizuya Tansu

A Japanese Mizuya Tansu

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H 69 in W 112 in D 21 in

A Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Located in Chicago, IL

A large 2-piece Japanese Mizuya kitchen tansu with 21 drawers and an upper cabinet with 4 sliding

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Japanese Mizuya
19th Century Japanese Mizuya

19th Century Japanese Mizuya

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H 60.75 in W 59.5 in D 18.5 in

19th Century Japanese Mizuya

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Japanese Mizuya (kitchen tansu). Composed of two cabinets of the same size stacked

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu

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H 66 in W 71 in D 27.5 in

Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Japanese 2-part keyaki (elm) mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) each section with sliding doors the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

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H 66.25 in W 47.75 in D 16.25 in

Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Located in Peabody, MA

An excellent spare Minimalist example of a Meiji period two-piece Mizuya in Keyaki wood with rich

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
Early 20th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

Early 20th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

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H 68.25 in W 53.5 in D 17 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful Mizuya, or kitchen chest, made of Cypress. Mizuyas were used in Japan for storing

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet with Custom Iron Base
19th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet with Custom Iron Base

19th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet with Custom Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the top half of a two-section Mizuya (kitchen cabinet) with eight drawers and six sliding

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large impressive antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu cabinet (kitchen chest) in 2 sections, made of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Cypress

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a traditional Japanese mizuya tansu believed to have been crafted between the Meiji to

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

Materials

Cedar

Mizuya
Mizuya

Mizuya

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H 53 in W 41.75 in D 16 in

Mizuya

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mizuya cabinet used in storing utensils, usually in connection with tea room or kitchen. Piece has

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20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu (Mizuya Dōko)
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu (Mizuya Dōko)

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu (Mizuya Dōko)

Located in Pasadena, TX

sliding door cabinet that allows for display purposes among traditional tea rooms known as a mizuya dōko.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Mizuya Tansu. Keyaki wood(Japanese zelkova) is used for the front. Keyaki is one of the most cherished

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive late 19th century Japanese Meiji period kitchen storage cabinet, called a mizuya

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is an antique Japanese cupboard. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926) The name of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Sidebord Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu",  Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Antique Sidebord Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu",  Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Antique Sidebord Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu", Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926-). Known as a “Mizuya Tansu

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

Japanese vintage Storage Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu", Sideboards Early Showa '1926-'
Japanese vintage Storage Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu", Sideboards Early Showa '1926-'

Japanese vintage Storage Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu", Sideboards Early Showa '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

traditional Japanese kitchen cabinet, or Mizuya Tansu, designed to store tableware and cooking utensils

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Antique Large Black Mizuya Tansu /Cabinet Cupboard 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Mizuya Tansu /Cabinet Cupboard 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Mizuya Tansu /Cabinet Cupboard 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

It is an old Japanese cupboard called "Mizuya Tansu". "Mizuya" means a place that deals with water

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi
1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi

1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

mizuya tansu cabinet is, a product of late 19th century, circa 1840s - 1870s (late Edo period), guessing

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique cabinet "mizuya tansu" Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique cabinet "mizuya tansu" Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique cabinet "mizuya tansu" Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

peace of mind. This cabinet embodies the enduring charm of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, evoking a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Style Elmwood Mizuya Dansu Buffet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Japanese Style Elmwood Mizuya Dansu Buffet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Japanese Style Elmwood Mizuya Dansu Buffet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A long elmwood Mizuya Dansu Japanese style long buffet with sliding doors over five drawers. This

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Two Section Kyoto Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji Period Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period
Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period

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H 64 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Marino, CA

A finely crafted large Japanese kitchen tansu “mizuya dansu” with nine doors and ten drawers

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Meiji period slat top console buffet sideboard cabinet
Japanese Meiji period slat top console buffet sideboard cabinet

Japanese Meiji period slat top console buffet sideboard cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

Japanese 19th century mizuya dansu with slate top. The dancu has five drawers and cabinet space and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Buffets

Materials

Slate

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cabinet called "Mizuya Tansu". It is used in the Tohoku region of Japan

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

human hands. In Japan, long, horizontal cabinets called mizuya-tansu were commonly used in the old days

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

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H 66.5 in W 71 in D 18.5 in

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Located in Austin, TX

19th century, Japanese Mizuya (kitchen tansu). Composed of two cabinets which are stacked but can

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Antique 1890s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

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H 66 in W 71 in D 18 in

19th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large two piece cabinet in original condition, made of Keyaki (zelkova) and Hinki (cypress) wood with hand forged iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period. Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Japanese Kitchen Cabinet (Mizuya), Meiji Period
Rare Antique Japanese Kitchen Cabinet (Mizuya), Meiji Period

Rare Antique Japanese Kitchen Cabinet (Mizuya), Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Rare Japanese ku-shaku kitchen cabinet (Mizuya) in remarkable condition. Ku-shaku refers to the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cupboards

Materials

Other

Two-Piece Kitchen 'Mizuya' Tansu, Japanese, Meiji Period
Two-Piece Kitchen 'Mizuya' Tansu, Japanese, Meiji Period

Two-Piece Kitchen 'Mizuya' Tansu, Japanese, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Two piece kitchen (Mizuya) tansu, Japanese, Meiji period. Upper portion consist of sliding doors

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period. Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Mizuya Tansu, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Mizuya Tansu, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Mizuya Tansu, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Finished with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Tohoku area, Japan. This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1900s-30s Japanese antique mid Mizuya tansu kitchen chest. wabi sab
1900s-30s Japanese antique mid Mizuya tansu kitchen chest. wabi sab

1900s-30s Japanese antique mid Mizuya tansu kitchen chest. wabi sab

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of circa 1900s to 1930s (late Meiji to

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1870s - 1910s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet with 4 inner drawers
1870s - 1910s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet with 4 inner drawers

1870s - 1910s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet with 4 inner drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This large size mizuya tansu cabinet is, a product of late 19th century, circa 1870s to 1910s

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

1800-1870s Japanese antique mid size mizuya tansu wabi sabi chest w/ drawers
1800-1870s Japanese antique mid size mizuya tansu wabi sabi chest w/ drawers

1800-1870s Japanese antique mid size mizuya tansu wabi sabi chest w/ drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

prefecture, Japan. This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1920s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mizuya tansu wabi sabi urushi chest w/ drawers
1920s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mizuya tansu wabi sabi urushi chest w/ drawers

1920s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mizuya tansu wabi sabi urushi chest w/ drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

product of early Showa era (1920s - 30s) , about 100 years-old 2 tier Mizuya tansu (Kitchen cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Elm

Japanese Antique Three-Section Cupboard, Late Meiji (1890s–1912)
Japanese Antique Three-Section Cupboard, Late Meiji (1890s–1912)

Japanese Antique Three-Section Cupboard, Late Meiji (1890s–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique cupboard (mizuya tansu) was crafted in the Late Meiji Period (1890s–1912

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cupboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Mizuya
Japanese Mizuya

Japanese Mizuya

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H 66 in W 71.5 in D 20 in

Japanese Mizuya

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large two section antique Japanese mizuya (kitchen chest) dansu from Kyoto. Hinoki (cypress) front

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Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

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H 57 in W 56.5 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese Mizuya Dansu (Kitchen Chest) from the late Meiji Period c 1890s. Comprised of two

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

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H 68.5 in W 43.75 in D 17 in

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique 2 section Japanese mizuya dansu (kitchen chest) Solid sugi (cedar) wood with copper

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya (Kitchen Chest) Dansu
Japanese Mizuya (Kitchen Chest) Dansu

Japanese Mizuya (Kitchen Chest) Dansu

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H 64.5 in W 36.325 in D 15.5 in

Japanese Mizuya (Kitchen Chest) Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese mizuya (kitchen chest) from Kyoto prefecture.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya
Japanese Mizuya

Japanese Mizuya

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H 67.25 in W 72 in D 18.75 in

Japanese Mizuya

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese 2 section Mizuya Dansu (Kitchen Chest). Hinoki (cypress) front frame, sugi (cedar) top

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya
Japanese Mizuya

Japanese Mizuya

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese 2 section Mizuya Dansu (kitchen chest). Top section small slider panels made from

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Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

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H 66.25 in W 73.5 in D 21.75 in

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese 2 section mizuya dansu (kitchen chest). All sugi (cedarwood). Late meiji period (1890s).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

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H 63.125 in W 39 in D 14.75 in

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese 2 Section Mizuya (kitchen chest) from Osaka prefecture. Meiji period (c 1895).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

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H 64.5 in W 71.5 in D 18.75 in

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese 2 section Mizuya (Kitchen Chest) from Kyoto prefecture. Meiji period (late 1890s).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

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H 67 in W 74 in D 19 in

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese two-section mizuya (kitchen chest) from Kyoto was originally used to store kitchen

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Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

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H 68.5 in W 72.38 in D 19.25 in

Japanese Mizuya Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese two-section mizuya (kitchen chest) from Kyoto was originally used to store kitchen

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Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

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Japanese Mizuya For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese mizuya available at 1stDibs. A Japanese mizuya — often made from wood, metal and cypress — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese mizuya, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese mizuya is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Mizuya?

Prices for a Japanese mizuya start at $1,200 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $6,650.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Japanese Mizuya
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Mizuya Tansu is a Japanese chest or container typically used to store food, dishes, utensils and more near a kitchen or tea room. They are usually made of wood and many are beautifully designed. Browse a collection of Mizuya Tansu cabinets on 1stDibs.

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