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Japanese Small Cabinets

Heals Attri, Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Small 'Pagoda' Style Side Cabinet
Heals Attri, Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Small 'Pagoda' Style Side Cabinet

Heals Attri, Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Small 'Pagoda' Style Side Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Heals Attributed. An Anglo-Japanese Ebonised small 'Pagoda' style side cabinet with a fretwork

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Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi This Japanese

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Wood, Glass

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to early Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s
Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s

Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s

$662

H 10.44 in W 13.19 in D 8.27 in

Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a wooden cupboards which was made in Japan around 1970s in Showa era. There is some

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Period Wabi-Sabi Kendon Cabinet, Primitive Sugi Cedar Storage Box
Japanese Edo Period Wabi-Sabi Kendon Cabinet, Primitive Sugi Cedar Storage Box

Japanese Edo Period Wabi-Sabi Kendon Cabinet, Primitive Sugi Cedar Storage Box

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique small cabinet with a removable front panel, dating to the Edo period (late 18th

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century
Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century

Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A small Japanese wooden chest of drawers (kodansu), dating from the early 20th century. With two

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

$550

H 11.03 in W 12.8 in D 7.68 in

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A striking Japanese ko-tansu chest featuring a deep red lacquer finish. This compact chest was

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

$1,500

H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

period. The drawers are convenient for organizing small items, and the design is attractive for its

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls Dating back to the

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

Materials

Rope, Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

$560Sale Price|37% Off

H 19.69 in W 19.1 in D 9.85 in

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its refined presence and the

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. If you look closely at the top

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The case is made of sugi

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867). Made from Japanese cedar

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

$560Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.01 in W 18.9 in D 14.02 in

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

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

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century
Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

$1,138Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 11.62 in D 5.52 in

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful Japanese jewelry cabinet in Yosegi-zaiku marquetry composed of six drawers. The

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

pinnacle of traditional Japanese cabinetry. Wrapped in an aura of overwhelming prestige, it features the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Taisho Era 1920's Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W
Antique Japanese Taisho Era 1920's Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W

Antique Japanese Taisho Era 1920's Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W

Located in Portland, OR

"H Taisho era, c. 1900s 23.25"W x 11.25"D x 18.5"H Traditional Japanese kodansu (small cabinet

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Copper

English Walnut Canterbury by Gregory and Co., London
English Walnut Canterbury by Gregory and Co., London

English Walnut Canterbury by Gregory and Co., London

Located in Greenwich, CT

small Japanese cabinet [The Furniture Gazette, 3 April 1875] * Art furniture at the Exhibition of Works

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

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Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870
Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

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H 55.52 in W 34.65 in D 13.39 in

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

Located in East Sussex, GB

A small Japanese hardwood Meiji period Shibayama inlaid cabinet (shodana) dating from circa 1870

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period
Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

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H 18.9 in W 23.82 in D 12.6 in

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

. Original wrought iron fittings, magnificent patina acquired over time. Japan, late Edo period.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vitra Small Corniches in Japanese Red by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Vitra Small Corniches in Japanese Red by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Vitra Small Corniches in Japanese Red by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Located in New York, NY

These products are only available in the United States. Corniches arose from the need for small

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period
Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period

Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period

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H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in

Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

. Some small usual wear otherwise very good condition of the decorations. Japan, Meiji period.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a small old Japanese cabinet. It is a type with a drawer at the bottom and a sliding door

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Small Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945)
Japanese Vintage Small Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945)

Japanese Vintage Small Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage small sliding-door cabinet was crafted in the early Showa Period (1926–1945

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood

A Small Japanese Tansu
A Small Japanese Tansu

A Small Japanese Tansu

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H 33.5 in W 37 in D 18.5 in

A Small Japanese Tansu

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual Japanese tansu. Possibly a chadansu, used for storing and displaying tea ceremony

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Buffets

Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a historically significant Japanese tansu made between the Taisho period and the early

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900
Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900

Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900

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H 15.95 in W 16.15 in D 10.83 in

Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Small Japanese lacquer cabinet from the Meiji period with two doors and a drawer as well as side

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Gold

Japanese antique small wooden storage shelf / Early 20th century
Japanese antique small wooden storage shelf / Early 20th century

Japanese antique small wooden storage shelf / Early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This compact yet finely crafted piece of furniture was made in Japan in the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Small Drawwer Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series
Small Drawwer Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

Small Drawwer Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Beerse, VAN

This vintage drawer cabinet, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe as part of the iconic Japanese

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique, Small Chest of Drawers, Tisho Period, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Small Chest of Drawers, Tisho Period, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Small Chest of Drawers, Tisho Period, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a very old small chest of drawers from the Taisho period. (1912~1926) It is made of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Bookcase with Drawer and Small Cabinet
Vintage Asian Bookcase with Drawer and Small Cabinet

Vintage Asian Bookcase with Drawer and Small Cabinet

Located in Freehold, NJ

mahogany toned finish, small dovetailed drawer at the very bottom, and a small cabinet without doors that

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size
Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

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H 21 in W 23.5 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

Located in San Francisco, CA

Charming Japanese Meiji period Keyaki wood tansu of small size consisting of 2 long and 5 small

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Two 19th Century Japanese  Kodansu, Small Chest of Drawers on Custom Stands
Two 19th Century Japanese  Kodansu, Small Chest of Drawers on Custom Stands

Two 19th Century Japanese Kodansu, Small Chest of Drawers on Custom Stands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These small Japanese chests of drawers are well sized for night tables in smaller bedrooms. They

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

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H 14.97 in W 17.92 in D 12.01 in

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small shelf was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). It features a rich and deep

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Shelves

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old small drawer in Japan. It was used to store small items such as sewing tools. Each

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small drawer was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made of cedar wood, this

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small drawer is a valuable antique from the Meiji period of Japan. (1868-1912) It is made of

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a small cupboard of Japanese antique. It was made in the Taisho period. (1912-1926) This

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese wooden small drawer. It's from 1876(Meiji 9 years). In the drawer, there

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small drawer chest was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). A small chest of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique small cupboard with diamond glass. It was made in the Early Showa period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Small Chest of Drawers, Kohikidashi, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Japanese Vintage Small Chest of Drawers, Kohikidashi, Early Showa Period (1926–)

Japanese Vintage Small Chest of Drawers, Kohikidashi, Early Showa Period (1926–)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made of

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese small drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This small drawer was produced in the Meiji period. This furniture was made by applying

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made

Category

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912) from Japanese keyaki

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small five-drawer chest was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). A five-drawer chest

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features three drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) from Japanese cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Small Late 19th Century Tansu
Small Late 19th Century Tansu

Small Late 19th Century Tansu

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H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 11.25 in

Small Late 19th Century Tansu

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is charming small tansu that dates to the late Meiji Period. It can function as a drinks table

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

Located in London, GB

A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron & brass

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This small yet striking storage shelf is made from high-quality keyaki wood. This is an antique

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Materials

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Antique Bed Side Drawer, Small Cabinet, Japanese Antique

Antique Bed Side Drawer, Small Cabinet, Japanese Antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique Japanese Drawer from the Taisho era, This furniture was made with the same

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Early 20th Century Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Bed Side Table, Small Cabinet, Japanese Antique
Antique Bed Side Table, Small Cabinet, Japanese Antique

Antique Bed Side Table, Small Cabinet, Japanese Antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique Japanese bedside table. The aged and deepened cork wood has a light yet deep

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Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Small Drawer Cabinet (1), Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Antique Wooden Small Drawer Cabinet (1), Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Antique Wooden Small Drawer Cabinet (1), Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A Taisho-era zelkova wood drawer shelf that combines Japanese style with a modern appearance. The

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Small Drawer Cabinet (2), Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Antique Wooden Small Drawer Cabinet (2), Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Antique Wooden Small Drawer Cabinet (2), Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A Taisho-era zelkova wood drawer shelf that combines Japanese style with a modern appearance. The

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Wood

19th Jewelery Box Altar Box Japanese Temple Cabinet lacquered red gilding Meiji
19th Jewelery Box Altar Box Japanese Temple Cabinet lacquered red gilding Meiji

19th Jewelery Box Altar Box Japanese Temple Cabinet lacquered red gilding Meiji

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Small Japanese temple cabinet in red lacquer with gilding. Decorated with birds and Asian

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful and powerful small Japanese lacquer table cabinet, suitable for use as a jewelry box

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small Japanese Sliding Door Cabinet
Small Japanese Sliding Door Cabinet

Small Japanese Sliding Door Cabinet

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Small Japanese Sliding Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Japanese sliding door cabinet. All original hardware. Two drawers at the bottom with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A traditional antique Japanese Tansu chest (mobile ceremonial clothing / kimono storage cabinet

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Japanese Vintage Small Cabinet, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Small Cabinet, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Small Cabinet, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage cabinet was crafted in the early Showa Period (1926-). Made of Japanese Sen

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old small black chest of drawers made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Sideboard / Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Sideboard / Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Sideboard / Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Japanese wooden antique small sideboard/ cabinet with sliding doors from early 20th century. The

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
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Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old small Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the early Showa period

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

perspective. This is a small cabinet made in Japan. It is a mid-Showa period (1950s-1970s) furniture. It is

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese small tansu. It is made of cedar wood. This furniture is from the Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Storage
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Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Storage

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese tansu chest. It was crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi
Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi

Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique small tansu cabinet box with sliding doors - made of Hinoki Japanese cypress

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Folk Art Cabinets

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Wood, Cypress

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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By Gabriel Viardot

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Japanese Small Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese small cabinets available for sale. The range of distinct Japanese small cabinets — often made from wood, lacquer and bamboo — can elevate any home. Japanese small cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese small cabinets made by Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Japanese small cabinets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Vitra are consistently popular.

How Much are Japanese Small Cabinets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,495, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $3,900 highest priced.

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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