What is a Tansu chest?

Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is a tansu chest used for?

A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.

Japanese Tansu Chest

Japanese Antique Drawers

19th Century Tansu

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

$1,640

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in

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 and were originally created as a portable set of drawers.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

$1,489

H 37.8 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

$2,056

H 39.77 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

$2,044

H 43.71 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

$1,973

H 37.41 in W 35.04 in D 16.93 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

$1,890

H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 15.36 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

$1,630

H 33.86 in W 33.47 in D 14.97 in

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 (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

$1,950

H 37.8 in W 37.8 in D 20.48 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1900s.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

$1,737

H 36.62 in W 32.68 in D 14.97 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1910

$1,867

H 43.71 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from circa 1910. Manufactured during the late Meiji period to early Taishō period, 1890–1925.

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

$1,300

H 50.4 in W 37.01 in D 16.74 in

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, a section of drawers, and a top cabinet with hinged doors concealing sliding trays.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

$5,672 / set

H 39 in W 34.5 in D 18 in

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 fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry.

Category

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest - Three Pieces

$6,750

H 37 in W 34.5 in D 15 in

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

$5,200 / set

H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in

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 hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, traditional ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

$3,923

H 36.03 in W 17.72 in D 13 in

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions .

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

$510

H 10.83 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiju Period Chestnut Tansu Chest with Hand-forged iron

$4,800

H 38 in W 44.5 in D 21.25 in

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), exemplifying the refined utility and craftsmanship that define traditional Japanese storage ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves

$3,675

H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in

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 secret storage.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

$3,750Sale Price|46% Off

H 20.5 in W 21 in D 15 in

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 history through its design.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

$1,913

H 41 in W 34 in D 16 in

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 orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

$1,150

H 33.75 in W 46 in D 17 in

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1930s Japanese lacquer Sendai Tansu Chest of drawers. Looks to be solid pine construction with a lacquered finish.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tansu Chest of Drawers Japanese Cc1890

$1,743

H 38.59 in W 45.28 in D 16.15 in

Tansu Chest of Drawers Japanese Cc1890

Located in London, Lambeth

It typically features four large drawers with smaller drawers in the lower section, fitted with original iron handles and hardware. Traditionally used for storing clothing and texti...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

$5,000

H 34.26 in W 68.9 in D 21.26 in

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, distinguished by its long horizontal form, stable structure, and refined presence that quietly commands attention.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

$1,400

H 20.87 in W 21.46 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period. This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

$3,417

H 30.12 in W 33.27 in D 23.82 in

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

$750

H 11.23 in W 14.77 in D 10.44 in

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

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）. The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood. The beaut...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

$7,825

H 35 in W 46.5 in D 17 in

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.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

$1,900

H 31.11 in W 8.78 in D 12.68 in

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s).

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Early 20th Century Japanese Choba Tansu Chest with Original Iron Hardware

$1,359

H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Choba Tansu Chest with Original Iron Hardware

Located in Berlin, DE

The compact proportions and strong geometric design make this piece highly versatile today, functioning well as a side cabinet, storage chest, or decorative accent piece. With its au...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

$7,475

H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.75 in

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

$1,200

H 18.15 in W 16.15 in D 12.8 in

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

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

$6,548

H 40.56 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

Located in London, GB

A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture. Heavily patinated through years of use with original iron h...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Massive Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$4,500

H 48.04 in W 66.54 in D 21.26 in

Japanese Antique Massive Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

$4,500

H 39 in W 36 in D 24 in

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

$1,410

H 24.61 in W 9.38 in D 18.9 in

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s).

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

$2,500

H 19.49 in W 43.12 in D 18.9 in

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black chest of drawers distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced form and the deep black patina that gives it a quiet yet commanding presence. Its r...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

$2,000

H 33.04 in W 35.63 in D 14.06 in

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

$2,000

H 24.61 in W 30.71 in D 14.57 in

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

$2,240

H 34.26 in W 28.51 in D 7.8 in

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

$1,500

H 17.92 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black low board with drawers. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), it carries the quiet atmosphere of an era moving toward modernization, presenting...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

$11,275

H 43 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

$4,741

H 46.66 in W 61.03 in D 17.21 in

1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique large cabinet, tansu chest of drawers in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest).

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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

$900

H 11.23 in W 24.41 in D 13.39 in

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 rich patina that has developed through generations of use. At first glance, its constr...

Category

Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

$1,800

H 29.34 in W 25.6 in D 14.57 in

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

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

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi. With its two-tiered structure and a total of 20 drawers, it ...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

$1,800

H 18.12 in W 20.67 in D 9.85 in

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of Taisho to early Showa era (circa 1910s-1930s) , estimate from the style & conditions. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$800

H 14.38 in W 18.9 in D 12.21 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$900

H 13.19 in W 20.08 in D 10.04 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$980

H 12.6 in W 23.9 in D 16.15 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,200

H 17.13 in W 29.73 in D 14.06 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

$1,200

H 12.8 in W 29.72 in D 11.42 in

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

Category

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

$6,675

H 40 in W 36 in D 15.5 in

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

$5,318

H 35.83 in W 30.12 in D 16.93 in

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece of Japanese furniture of this time period. Nicely patinated with original forged ir...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

$7,475

H 37.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

$1,700

H 33.27 in W 32.92 in D 15.63 in

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868–1912). The form is simple and unadorned, reflecting its origins as a practical storage piece. A nota...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,088Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.99 in W 19.1 in D 16.34 in

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid tall size, Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji era (circa 1860s - 1910s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

$1,640Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.71 in W 34.45 in D 13.98 in

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Product of late Edo period (estimate 1860s-1870s) in Aomori prefecture, Japan. Originally made as tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 16.5 in W 19.25 in D 11.38 in

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese tansu chest. tabletop wooden chest decorated with inlay and marquetry.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Other More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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

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H 40.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in

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

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese Tansu chest constructed entirely of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with a distinctive motif.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

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H 38.5 in W 38 in D 17 in

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

By Japanese Studio

Located in Washington, DC

Striking two section, kiri wood tansu with hand forged iron and bronze decorative hardware. chest offers four storage drawers plus locked compartment for valuables.

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Materials

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Japanese Shop Chest Tansu

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H 38.5 in D 21.25 in

Japanese Shop Chest Tansu

Located in Seattle, WA

An unusual and early Japanese kuruma dansu, wheeled chest from the Fukui-Mikuni region. The sugi (cryptomeria) wood chest with two sliding doors with horizontal square slats, above t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Todana Tansu

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H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in

Antique Japanese Todana Tansu

Located in Brussels , BE

Antique Japanese todana tansu. 2 sliding doors with wide horizontal slats. Iron hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Tansu Japanese Cabinets

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H 30 in W 24 in D 14 in

A Pair of Tansu Japanese Cabinets

Located in Cathedral City, CA

A pair of Tansu Japanese cabinets with drawers. Ideal for side tables or night stands.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

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H 40.5 in W 31 in D 12 in

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese apothecary chest (kusuri dansu) with unusually large square drawers. The chest consisting of a series of square drawers for the storage of medicinal ingredients.
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Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest

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H 65 in W 71 in D 30 in

Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese kuruma dansu (wheel chest) of keyaki (Elm wood) with two sets of sliding panels. The panels open to reveal large interior compartments. With original iron hardware. A good ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu

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H 36 in W 36 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese shop chest, choba dansu, crafted entirely of sugi (cryptomeria) wood.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Wood

Kiri Wood Tansu

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H 40 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Kiri Wood Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiri Wood Tansu with Original Brass Fittings

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

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H 35.75 in W 35.75 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Merchant’s Chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova serrata), original fuki-urushi lacquer finish, completed with hinoki (Chamaecyparis...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

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H 63.25 in W 45.25 in D 16 in

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Located in Brattleboro, VT

Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest. The ingenuity of Japanese joinery, usually made without nails or screws.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

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H 29.6 in W 27 in D 14 in

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

Located in Harbor Springs, MI

The Merchant’s Chest, also called a Tansu, has origins dating back to Japan’s Meiji period and is crafted from Paulownia / Kiri wood which comes from a tree popularly known as the Em...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Iron

Kiriwood Three Level Tansu

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H 59 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in

Kiriwood Three Level Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiriwood multi-level tansu with drawers, sliding door cabinets, and original iron handles and fittings.

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Iron

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu

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H 66.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood Tansu with Brass fittings.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

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H 40.16 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A very nice and charming Japanese Tansu two part chest constructed in Kiri wood with metal mounts.

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Wood

Pair of Japanese Ezo Matsu 'Pine' Tansu Chests

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H 24 in W 36 in D 16 in

Pair of Japanese Ezo Matsu 'Pine' Tansu Chests

Located in Houston, TX

Matching pair of Japanese pine Tansu chests feature Brass hardware.

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Pine

Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest

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H 34.5 in W 60.5 in D 27.25 in

Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Kuruma-dansu, a wheeled storage chest traditionally kept in the Kura (storeroom) containing valuables, thus the wheels are for quick evacuation. This version is constructed ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Cypress

Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers

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H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Carpenter's Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Carpenter’s tool chest, constructed of Cedar (sugi, Cryptomeria japonica) with a persimmon stain, with the drawer interiors constructed of Paulownia (kiri, Paulownia tomento...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

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H 36.63 in W 37 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, tr...

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Materials

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Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

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H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Large Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fron...

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Materials

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Kusuri Tansu, 'Japanese Medicine Chest', Showa period, '1926-1989'

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H 19 in W 18.5 in D 7.5 in

Kusuri Tansu, 'Japanese Medicine Chest', Showa period, '1926-1989'

Located in Stockbridge, MA

Kusuri Tansu, (Japanese Medicine Chest). Showa period, (1926-1989).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

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H 34.75 in W 45.5 in D 18 in

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

Located in Monterey, CA

This lacquered cedar and kayak clothing chest (Sendai Isho Dansu) is from the Sendai, Miyagi prefecture in Japan. It dates from the Meiji period circa 1870-1890. It stands 34.75 H x...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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H 64.88 in W 69.5 in D 16.25 in

Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Large Japanese 3-section clothing chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a thick rosewood veneer. The storage composition has multiple drawers of varying size...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Elm, Rosewood

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century

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H 35.5 in W 47 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century

Located in Monterey, CA

This Japanese Tansu is one-section and is made of Cedar (Sugi) and Elm (Keyaki).

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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

19th Century Meiji Period Cedar and Metal Bound Tansu- Japanese Chest

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H 36.62 in W 41.74 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Meiji Period Cedar and Metal Bound Tansu- Japanese Chest

Located in London, GB

This 19th century Meiji period chest is in characteristic lightweight cedar wood with iron bindings and is in two original sections with four long drawers, a short drawer and a cupbo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 36.5 in W 33.25 in D 15.75 in

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare late 18th-early 19th century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with enameled iron, silk and mixed woods.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Oversize 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 39.5 in W 44.5 in D 15.75 in

Oversize 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

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H 48.75 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts, c. 1880 Overall measures: 34 ½” x 16” x 48 ¾” high.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...

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

Materials

Pine

Japanese Tansu Chest, Early 1900s

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H 28.75 in W 34.13 in L 28.75 in

Japanese Tansu Chest, Early 1900s

Located in Fulton, CA

An early 20th century Japanese Tansu chest on stand. Beautiful original finish with old-world charm and patina, lots of brass work detail.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

vintage modular Japanese tansu chest

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H 59 in W 15.75 in D 59 in

vintage modular Japanese tansu chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage modular Japanese tansu chest. Solid wood with over a dozen doors and drawers on both sides of the piece—can be configured in a variety of shapes.

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20th Century Japanese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in kiri wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...

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

Materials

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Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

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H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

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Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

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H 37.41 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

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Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

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H 19.3 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

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Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

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H 39.77 in W 33.08 in D 15.36 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

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Antique 1870s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

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H 67 in W 75 in D 21 in

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Consider this interesting Japanese Tansu chest, with lots of drawers and space for storage.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

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H 20.87 in W 35.04 in D 16.93 in

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 (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

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H 22.45 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in

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 (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

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H 33.08 in W 44.49 in D 16.93 in

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 (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

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H 40 in W 34.5 in D 15.5 in

Mounted Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, Three-Piece Set

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H 59 in W 46 in L 59 in

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, Three-Piece Set

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu chest consisting three individual pieces that can be used separately.

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron, Brass

Henredon Solid Pine 14-Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

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H 62 in W 48 in D 18 in

Henredon Solid Pine 14-Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous 14-drawer Japanese tansu chest By Henredon Furniture USA, circa 1970s Solid carved pine, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware.

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Late 20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 36.03 in W 42.13 in D 16.74 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Faversham, GB

A superb Tansu chest from the late Edo to early Meiji period in kiri wood commonly known as the princess tree.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 39.75 in W 34.25 in D 14.75 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This study and simple Tansu storage chest features a lightweight Fir Wood construction and black hand-forged iron hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 35 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Description: Japanese Sendai Chest, with iron hardware. 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 38.25 in W 68.25 in L 38.25 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A Japanese Taisho period single-section wardrobe cabinet from the late 19th century, with two sliding doors, three drawers, and hand-forged iron hardware. The surface patina is excep...

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20th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 42 in W 37 in L 42 in

Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Kiri wood tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 50.25 in W 45.25 in D 17.5 in

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Japanese paulownia wood stacking tansu with iron hardware.

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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests

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H 42.75 in W 38.25 in D 17.25 in

Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese black lacquer and gilt mon motif 5 drawer tansu chests with original brass hardware

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 42 in W 37 in D 18 in

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 with metal hardware in great condition Born in Japan, this wooden chest is a good ex...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 40.5 in W 37 in L 40.5 in

Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Elegant natural wood tansu chest in two pieces.

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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 40.75 in W 36.25 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Exceptional two part tansu chest with blackened steel hardware....

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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair of Japanese Tansu Chest Side Tables, C. 1900

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H 24.75 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 in

Pair of Japanese Tansu Chest Side Tables, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest Cabinet 1900s Taisho Period Keyaki Wood w/ Moko Handles

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H 35 in W 43 in D 21 in

Japanese Tansu Chest Cabinet 1900s Taisho Period Keyaki Wood w/ Moko Handles

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is this stunning example of a Japanese Tansu Chest from the Taisho Period made of Keyaki Wood w/ Moko Handles.

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20th Century Cabinets

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Pretty Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 62.5 in W 37 in D 16 in

Pretty Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Wainscott, NY

Unusual scale and shape for a Tansu. Coloration is very pretty and elegant. Multiple drawers externally and internally add to the functionality of the piece. Sliding doors reveal ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...

Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet

$26,158 / item

H 9.85 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet

By Olivia Cognet

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...

Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Vitrine or China Cabinet by Max Coini, 1920s

$4,679Sale Price|20% Off

H 65.16 in W 63.19 in D 15.75 in

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Vitrine or China Cabinet by Max Coini, 1920s

By Max Coini

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School vitrine or China cabinet. Design by Max Coini Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base with original ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Walnut

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Japanese Tansu Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese tansu chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and cedar, every Japanese tansu chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese tansu chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese tansu chest, designed in the mid-century modern, folk art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese tansu chest over the years, but those crafted by Henredon, Baker Furniture Company and Alessandro for Baker Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Tansu Chest?

The average selling price for a Japanese tansu chest at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $255 on the low end and $28,750 for the 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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