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Japanese Mizuya

Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
A beautifully constructed Japanese kitchen cabinet, known as a mizuya tansu, from the Taishō period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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 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

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
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

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

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Kiri Wood Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood clothing Mizuya Dansu kitchen cabinet from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-1910s Japanese antique 2 tier Large Mizuya tansu chest wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This large 2 tier Mizuya tansu / side board, is a product of 1860s - 1910s (Meiji period), estimate
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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

19th Century Meiji Era Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cupboard Slatted Sliding Doors
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this tansu kitchen chest features 5 drawers and 2
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

Recent Sales

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

Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Japanese Mizuya Tansu
H 66.5 in W 72 in D 19.5 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'
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
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
H 68 in W 72 in D 19.25 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

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest
Mizuya/Kitchen Chest
H 67.75 in W 45.5 in D 17.75 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

Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
H 53 in W 41.75 in D 16 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

A Japanese Mizuya Tansu
A Japanese Mizuya Tansu
H 69 in W 112 in D 21 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

19th Century Japanese Mizuya
19th Century Japanese Mizuya
H 60.75 in W 59.5 in D 18.5 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

Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
H 66 in W 71 in D 27.5 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

Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
H 66.25 in W 47.75 in D 16.25 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

Early 20th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
Early 20th Century Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
H 68.25 in W 53.5 in D 17 in
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

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

Mizuya
Mizuya
H 53 in W 41.75 in D 16 in
Japanese Two Part Mizuya 'Kitchen Water Cabinet'
Located in Hudson, NY
treasured wood in Japan).
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Mizuya Tansu. Keyaki wood(Japanese zelkova) is used for the front. Keyaki is one of the most cherished
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 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
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 Meiji Period 19th Century Mizuya Kitchen Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period Mizuya kitchen tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

Cedar, Wood

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
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Kyoto Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji Period Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

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
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
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 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

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
H 66.5 in W 71 in D 18.5 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
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
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
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

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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
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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Elm

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya
Japanese Mizuya
H 66 in W 71.5 in D 20 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
H 57 in W 56.5 in D 16.75 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 Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu
H 68.5 in W 43.75 in D 17 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 (Kitchen Chest) Dansu
Japanese Mizuya (Kitchen Chest) Dansu
H 64.5 in W 36.325 in D 15.5 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
H 67.25 in W 72 in D 18.75 in
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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
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 Kyoto prefecture. Meiji period (late 1890s).
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu
H 64.5 in W 71.5 in D 18.75 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
H 66.25 in W 73.5 in D 21.75 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 1850s Japanese Furniture

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu
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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Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu
H 68.5 in W 72.38 in D 19.25 in
Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant mizuya dansu (kitchen chest) from Kyoto originally used to store kitchen cooking supplies
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Copper

Japanese Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Mizuya Dansu
H 67.38 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese single-section mizuya-dansu (kitchen pantry chest) with wiped lacquer finish. The chest
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Chest
Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Chest
H 37.5 in W 68 in D 20.5 in
Japanese Mizuya dansu Kitchen Pantry Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese two-section mizuya dansu (kitchen storage chest) with black and wiped lacquer finish. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cupboards

Japanese Mizuya dansu Kitchen Pantry Chest
Japanese Mizuya dansu Kitchen Pantry Chest
H 68.75 in W 68.25 in D 19 in
Japanese Osaka Style Mizuya Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese Mizuya Dansu (kitchen chest). Hinoki (cypress wood) front frame, drawer fronts
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Osaka Style  Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Osaka Style  Mizuya Dansu
H 68 in W 48 in D 19 in
Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese mizuya dansu (kitchen chest) from Gifu prefecture. Early taisho period (1920's).
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)
Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)
H 68 in W 66 in D 17 in
Half Gifu Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Top half of an antique Japanese mizuya (kitchen chest) from the Gifu prefecture. Custom made
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Buffets

Half Gifu Mizuya
Half Gifu Mizuya
H 34.325 in W 57.5 in D 17.5 in
Gifu Mizuya Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese mizuya dansu (kitchen chest) from the Gifu Prefecture. Panels and drawers are
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Gifu Mizuya Dansu
Gifu Mizuya Dansu
H 66.5 in W 64.25 in D 17.75 in
Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary Kyoto style Japanese Mizuya Dansu( kitchen chest) made with solid reclaimed elmwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu
Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu
H 69.325 in W 92.5 in D 18 in
Mizuya Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional, extra long, antique Japanese Mizuya Dansu (kitchen chest). One of a kind. Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Mizuya Dansu
Mizuya Dansu
H 68 in W 107.25 in D 20.125 in
Japanese Gifu Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese two-section mizuya dansu (kitchen chest) from the Gifu prefecture. Traditionally used in
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Antique 1860s Japanese Furniture

Japanese Gifu Mizuya
Japanese Gifu Mizuya
H 68.88 in W 71.63 in D 17.88 in
Japanese Hinoki Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual 2 section mizuya(kitchen chest) from Kyoto, Japan. Made during the 19th century - Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Hinoki Mizuya
Japanese Hinoki Mizuya
H 66.5 in W 71.5 in D 19 in

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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.

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