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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
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Japanese Tansu Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu chests. These are out of a great Palm Springs estate. These are
Category
20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
Located in London, GB
A large charred cedar, elm & paper Japanese Tansu from the early 20th century Taisho period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Elm, Cedar, Paper
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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H 67.72 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 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
Category
20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
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H 26.38 in W 43.51 in D 22.64 in
19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Dressers
Materials
Fir, Pine
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair B
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 41 in W 39 in D 18 in
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair A
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 41 in W 39 in D 18 in
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning and unique antique Japanese tansu chest with two interior drawers that sits on a custom
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base
Two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
This 2-part antique Japanese tansu has lovely old-patina wood and and attractive hand-forged iron
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinets Travel Chests
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet
Set includes 2 cabinets with base.
Two wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea.
Heavily
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ladders
Materials
Cedar
Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard
constructed in cedar with two sliding
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Iron
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H 33.86 in W 67.33 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Periode
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu cabinet (also known as Mizuya Dansu) crafted in pine and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lacquered Straw Marquetry Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
? …. An early 20th century kiri (pawlonia) tansu with lacquered woven-straw finish. This tansu forms part
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Elm
H 66.25 in W 47.5 in D 18.75 in
Galuchat or Shagreen Covered Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
An early 20th century kiri (pawlonia) tansu with large indigo shagreen skin. Like the flooded paddy
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique two-part Japanese tansu kimono chest of drawers. In good condition original finish.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Cabinets
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
H 61.25 in W 38.75 in D 16 in
Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous low antique Japanese Tansu from the early 1900s with wonderful detail and patina. Very
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 42.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
XL Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
An XL beautifully patinated late 19th C. Japanese tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
Hidden Cabinet "Tansu" Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Japanese “Tansu” chest by Baker with inventive cabinet space concealed by a flip up front. Great
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall, 5 drawer part charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C.
Both a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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H 41.15 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A high quality Japanese Tansu. The motives goes all around and is meant to be used as a free
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Antique 1870s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 27.25 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu small chests or nightstands by Baker. Dark stained oak
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 62 in W 58.25 in D 15.75 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood
H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Kiri Wood Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
handles. Resting on a simple plinth, this Taisho period Japanese tansu will be a wonderful addition to any
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 68.5 in W 69.25 in D 19 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 30.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 in
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Dressers
Materials
Pine
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is an antique Japanese tansu known as a kodansu. this tansu chest was made and used over
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Todana Tansu
Located in Brussels , BE
Antique Japanese todana tansu. 2 sliding doors with wide horizontal slats. Iron hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early
Edo period of
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest
Located in Brattleboro, VT
Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest.
The ingenuity of Japanese joinery
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Full Size Japanese Mid Century Step Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
Full size mid-century Japanese step tansu with ironwork hardware, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Solid Japanese Elm Burlwood Tansu / Cabinet
Located in London, England
Early Twentieth Century Elm Burlwood Japanese cabinet.
Constructed entirely of solid elm
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period.
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
traditional mobile storage cabinetry indigenous to Japan. Tansu were rarely used as stationary furniture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 41.86 in W 43.08 in D 17.84 in
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan
Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Japanese Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese tansu for your home. Each Japanese tansu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese tansu, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Japanese tansu bearing Modern, Arts and Crafts or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese tansu over the years, but those crafted by Henredon, Century Furniture and Japanese School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Tansu?
Prices for a Japanese tansu start at $395 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $3,685.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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