Japanese Tansu Chest
$2,950
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Greensboro, NC
Japanese Tansu Chest. Beautiful patina, very solidly built and in very good vintage condition
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Wood
$2,950
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Greensboro, NC
Japanese Tansu Chest. Beautiful patina, very solidly built and in very good vintage condition
Wood
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
Cherry
$2,500 / item
Japanese Tansu Jewelry Chest
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Japanese Tansu Jewelry chest. Made of Japanese elm-keyaki. Handles on the sides, top
Elm
Fine Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Pine originally collected in the late 1960’s in San
Metal
Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions . Four drawers with storage
Cedar
Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868
Iron
Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868
Iron
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A finely crafted Japanese tansu chest, composed of three separate stacking elements: a base plinth
Wood
Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868
Iron
Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A tall two section Japanese tansu from the mid 19th century. Nicely patinated cedar with
Iron
$5,811 / set
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Pauownia wood (Kiri in Japanese ) tansu chest is a
Wood, Cedar
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese
Cedar
Baker Furniture Dresser in Manner of An Antique Japanese Tansu, C. 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Lacquered oak chest by Baker Furniture, ca. 1960s. Modeled after traditional Japanese tansu of the
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest with original hardware and working
Iron
Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest - Three Pieces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Beautiful original silk covering
Iron
Antique Narrow Japanese Tansu
Located in Cambridge, US
Japan, ca. late 19th century. A fabulous tall and narrow tansu from the late Meiji Period in old
Iron
Meiji Two-Part Japanese Tansu in Cypress & Kiriwood from the Yamagata Prefecture
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part Japanese tansu chest in cypress and kiriwood, the upper part with oxblood stained
Metal, Iron
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers
Metal
1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet, dating to the 1960s. It has a case and a base made of walnut
Steel
Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The unique antique tansu — an elegant piece of furniture with deep Japanese roots. This small
Wood
Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving
Located in New York, US
Beautiful open shelved Tansu sourced in Japan
Wood
$750Sale Price|37% Off
Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Diminutive Japanese Tansu Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Heavy and solid wooden Tansu or apothecary style merchant box. The chest with riveted brackets
Metal, Brass
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt
Iron
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The
Brass, Iron
1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet Set includes 2 cabinets with base. Two wood
Metal
$950Sale Price|62% Off
Antique Japanese Tansu Taisho Two Tone Lacquered 47"
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful Japanese Taishō-era tansu is finished in a striking two-tone palette of deep black
Iron
Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated Edo period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar & elm with two sliding
Cedar
Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall heavily patinated cedar tansu with multiple drawers, sliding doors & original iron hardware
Cedar
Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of
Wood
French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Vintage black-painted cabinet from France. Its deep black exterior contrasts beautifully with the warm natural wood inside, giving it both strength and elegance. With glass-fronted d...
Wood
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century. Interior bottom section has been
Elm
Early 20th-Century Antique Japanese Table-Top Tansu
By Japanese Studio
Located in Austin, TX
An antique Japanese Tansu with soulful Wabi-Sabi. It appears to be made of Elmwood with finely
Fruitwood
Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers, reed
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Wood Sliding Door Japanese Tansu Cabinet on Steel Base w/ Smoke Gray Glass Top
Located in Mckinney, TX
Tansu- a traditional Japanese storage cabinet, commonly used for storing clothing- or whatever your
Steel
Japanese Early 20th Century Wooden Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Tansu clothing cabinet from the early 20th century, with mirrored door and iron
Iron
Double Stack Tansu with Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A traditional Japanese tansu from the early 1900s, crafted in a warm-toned wood and accented with
Metal, Berlin Iron
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very
Cedar
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with
Metal
Henredon 3 Drawer Bachelors Chest with Campaign and Tansu Elements
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Henredon 3 drawer bachelors chest that blends British military campaign style with Japanese Tansu
Brass
Vintage Two-Part Japanese Kimono Five Drawer Tansu Dresser Circa 1960s
Located in Seattle, WA
The vintage two-piece Japanese Tansu dresser is a striking piece of furniture characterized by its
Wood
20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with an amazing wood grain and natural aged
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A beautifully aged Japanese tansu cabinet crafted from solid cedar, dating to the late 19th century
Cedar, Pine
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese
Iron
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and
Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood
Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese Tansu. The patina developed over time is truly exquisite. It has been
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese Tansu. Judging by the condition of the metal parts, it appears to be
Cedar
19th Century Japanese Meiju Period Chestnut Tansu Chest with Hand-forged iron
Located in Wainscott, NY
An authentic 19th Century Japanese tansu chest from the Meiji period (circa late 1800's
Iron
Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware. This late
Iron
$4,200Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into
Brass
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old large black Japanese tansu, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very old Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made from
Cedar
Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
modern or traditional setting, this authentic Japanese tansu merges historic craftsmanship with modern
Iron
$16,640
Japanese Woven Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven Sliding Door Tansu from Japan. With a beautifully detailed front and thoughtfully interior
Bamboo, Wood
$7,800Sale Price|56% Off
Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made
Wood
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
Wood
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.
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