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Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous mid-20th century Japanese pine tansu stacked chest with five drawers total, and black iron hardware. Separated, the chests contain three drawers and two drawers each, and ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

  • Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Japanese Tansu Chest

Japanese Tansu Chest

H 44 in. W 37.5 in. D 16.5 in.
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual small size multi drawer tansu or chest with original iron hardware, Japan, late 19th-early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Japanese Tansu Chest

Japanese Tansu Chest

H 27.25 in. W 25 in. D 14.5 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

  • Rare Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Rare Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Rare Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

Rare Japanese Tansu Chest

H 36.5 in. W 33.25 in. D 15.75 in.
Japanese Tansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual small four-drawer tansu or chest on custom platform stand with original iron hardware. Japan, late 19th-early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Tansu on Stand
  • Japanese Tansu on Stand
  • Japanese Tansu on Stand
  • Japanese Tansu on Stand

Japanese Tansu on Stand

H 27.25 in. W 24 in. D 14.25 in.
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features 6 drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and u...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

  • Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
  • Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
  • Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
  • Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

H 40.5 in. W 34 in. D 18 in.
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and one small compartment with two small drawers. All original. Works as a chest of drawe...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand

H 44 in. W 37.5 in. D 17 in.
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and one small compartment with two small drawers. All original. Works as a chest of drawe...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
  • Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand

H 44 in. W 37 in. D 16.5 in.
Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region
Located in Hudson, NY
With keyaki wood drawers (a treasured wood in Japan), early hardware, ebonized top and sides. Comes on a 3" base, and with 3 keys. Excellent condition. 27 1/2" h , or 30 1/2" h wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

  • Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region
  • Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region
  • Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region
  • Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region

Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region

H 30.5 in. W 36 in. D 17 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

  • Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest
  • Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest

Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest

H 40.5 in. W 37 in. D 16.25 in.
19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
19th century Japanese tansu Meiji period chest, featuring a rich dark amber lacquered finish and original hand forged iron hardware. Case measures: 45.25" wide, 46" wide with side h...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • 19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu
  • 19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu
  • 19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu
  • 19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu

19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu

H 42 in. W 46 in. D 18 in.
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has five drawers and one small compartment with shelf. All original. Works as a chest of drawers or can be...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base

19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base

H 48.25 in. W 34.5 in. D 17 in.
Handmade Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Desk Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Entirely handmade cabinet, hand wrought and hammered metal hardware. Cabinet is entirely dovetailed and splined. Can be used as a end table, or even mounted on a wall. Interior boxes...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Campaign Desks

Materials

Iron

  • Handmade Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Desk Cabinet
  • Handmade Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Desk Cabinet
  • Handmade Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Desk Cabinet
  • Handmade Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Desk Cabinet

Handmade Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Desk Cabinet

H 21 in. W 18.5 in. D 11.75 in.
Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Oakland, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The square crates have a house shaped roof made of an ebonized wood at a pitched angle....
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

  • Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
  • Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
  • Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
  • Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers

Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers

H 27 in. W 18 in. D 18 in.
Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays, Like New Condition
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 2-part Japanese Tansu chest consisting a top section with 7 pull out trays/shelves, 3 drawers and a bottom section with 3 full size large drawers. The trays provide excel...
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20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Metal

  • Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays, Like New Condition
  • Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays, Like New Condition
  • Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays, Like New Condition
  • Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays, Like New Condition

Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays, Like New Condition

H 66.25 in. W 41.75 in. D 17.75 in.
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu in Clear Wood
Located in New York, NY
A Medium-sized Japanese tansu, circa 1925. Handcrafted in light-weight, unvarnished wood, with black metal pulls and decoration. The tansu consists of three free-resting separate mod...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu in Clear Wood
  • Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu in Clear Wood
  • Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu in Clear Wood
  • Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu in Clear Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu in Clear Wood

H 45 in. W 37.25 in. D 17.25 in.
Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wood tansus that can be either stacked on top of each other as a chest of drawers or, separated on custom stands as nightstands or side tables. Old natural patina with some o...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Materials

Iron

  • Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases
  • Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases
  • Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases
  • Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases

Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases

H 23.5 in. W 35 in. D 16.5 in.
Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Nordhavn, DK
A Japanese Tansu cabinet in natural fir wood retaining original iron hardware, Meiji period, circa 1868-1912 The Tansu is a traditional mobile storage cabinetry indigenous to Japan.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

  • Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century
  • Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century
  • Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century
  • Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century

Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century

H 40.16 in. W 33.86 in. D 16.15 in.
Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Located in Austin, TX
19th century, Japanese Mizuya (kitchen tansu). Composed of two cabinets which are stacked but can be separated and used as two individual cabinets. Made of Cypress and Keyaki (drawe...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
  • Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
  • Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
  • Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

H 66.5 in. W 71 in. D 18.5 in.
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and one small compartment with two drawers. All original. Works as a chest of drawers or ...
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
  • 19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base

19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base

H 43.25 in. W 37.5 in. D 16.75 in.
Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
4-drawer tansu was originally part of a Japanese merchant’s chest. Reconstructed with an elm wood top, it has original keyaki wood drawers and hand forged iron hardware. Use as a sid...
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Antique 1880s Asian Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu
  • Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu
  • Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu
  • Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu

Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu

H 27 in. W 14.5 in. D 14.38 in.
Japanese Tansu Chest, Early Pre-World War II Showa Period
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare and unusual cross-cut bamboo Tansu chest. Dates pre-World War II Showa period, Japan.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

  • Japanese Tansu Chest, Early Pre-World War II Showa Period
  • Japanese Tansu Chest, Early Pre-World War II Showa Period
  • Japanese Tansu Chest, Early Pre-World War II Showa Period
  • Japanese Tansu Chest, Early Pre-World War II Showa Period

Japanese Tansu Chest, Early Pre-World War II Showa Period

H 22 in. W 20 in. D 10 in.
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) tansu with one drawer on top, a sliding door to reveal 5 more drawers underneath, and 2 locks. Made of keyaki wood, a precious wood in Japan.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
  • Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
  • Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
  • Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

H 18.5 in. W 21.25 in. D 15.75 in.
Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu
Located in New York, NY
A large late 19th-early 20th century Japanese staircase Tansu, with sliding doors, and eight steps.
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20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

  • Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu
  • Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu
  • Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu
  • Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

H 83.5 in. W 57 in. D 31 in.
Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese tansu chest used for storing bedding. Cabinet has three drawers and a pair of sliding doors with decorative cutouts. Interior shelves. All original. Bamboo nail...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood

  • Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors
  • Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors
  • Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors
  • Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors

Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors

H 67.5 in. W 74 in. D 18 in.
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki wood drawer fronts, suji wood form.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
  • Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
  • Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
  • Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

H 23 in. W 26.63 in. D 14.5 in.
Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Tansu cabinet, black lacquer. Japan, The Meiji era (1868-1912) the cabinet is in 2 parts. Each part with sliding doors. A simple and stylish cabinet.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Pine

  • Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan
  • Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan
  • Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan
  • Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan

Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan

H 66.54 in. W 67.33 in. D 26.38 in.
19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 19th century wooden Mizuya Tansu chest, in two parts (upper and lower). With large sliding doors above and below, and four drawers in the middle. A very useful and ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • 19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu
  • 19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu
  • 19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu
  • 19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu

19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu

H 68 in. W 69 in. D 25.5 in.
Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tall tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding panels. Born in Japan during the later years of the 19th century, this two-section tall ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

H 62 in. W 35 in. D 15.75 in.
Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kiri wood wabi sabi clothing chest from the 20th century in this hard to find miniature size. Great for storing jewelry, make up or accessories. This miniature chest was ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

  • Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
  • Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
  • Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
  • Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest

H 13 in. W 24 in. D 12 in.
Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th century Japanese low Tansu with two large exterior drawers and 2 small drawers behind a lift-open door. Substantial, solid iron hardware, original side handles, front plates a...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls
  • Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls
  • Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls
  • Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls

Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls

H 21.75 in. W 36.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Cypress Wood Futon Tansu Cabinet, Japan Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
A two section cypress wood futon tansu with original steel hardware in remarkable restored condition. The interior depth of this cabinet measures 23 inches. Japan, Meiji period, late...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Cypress

  • Cypress Wood Futon Tansu Cabinet, Japan Meiji Period
  • Cypress Wood Futon Tansu Cabinet, Japan Meiji Period
  • Cypress Wood Futon Tansu Cabinet, Japan Meiji Period
  • Cypress Wood Futon Tansu Cabinet, Japan Meiji Period

Cypress Wood Futon Tansu Cabinet, Japan Meiji Period

H 56 in. W 70.5 in. D 30.75 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.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
  • Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
  • Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
  • Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan

Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan

H 46 in. W 34.5 in. D 17 in.
19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
This impressive Edo period tansu was made in the early to mid-19th century. It is a difficult to find Classic merchant's chest with the door slats in the "stone - tatami" pattern res...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

  • 19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest
  • 19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest
  • 19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest
  • 19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest

19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest

H 19 in. W 36 in. D 19 in.
20th Century Large Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century large antique Japanese kitchen Tansu Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • 20th Century Large Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
  • 20th Century Large Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
  • 20th Century Large Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
  • 20th Century Large Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

20th Century Large Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

H 72 in. W 68 in. D 19.5 in.
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kiri wood wabi sabi clothing chest from the 20th century in this hard to find miniature size. Great for storing jewelry, make up or accessories. This miniature chest was ...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

  • Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
  • Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
  • Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
  • Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest

H 19 in. W 24 in. D 12 in.
Japanese Fine Arts Crafts Antique Handcrafted Wood Tansu Cabinet, Opportunity
Located in Shelburne, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a hard to find antique smaller tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted with beautifully selected grained wood and fine line...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Japanese Fine Arts Crafts Antique Handcrafted Wood Tansu Cabinet, Opportunity
  • Japanese Fine Arts Crafts Antique Handcrafted Wood Tansu Cabinet, Opportunity
  • Japanese Fine Arts Crafts Antique Handcrafted Wood Tansu Cabinet, Opportunity
  • Japanese Fine Arts Crafts Antique Handcrafted Wood Tansu Cabinet, Opportunity

Japanese Fine Arts Crafts Antique Handcrafted Wood Tansu Cabinet, Opportunity

H 33 in. W 37.75 in. D 18.25 in.
Japanese Cedar / Elm Tansu, Edo Period, Mid-18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Tansu chest from Japan, Edo period, mid-18th century. Rustic Cedar in red finish. Delicately carved bronze trimmings, handles and decoration. Six drawers, plus a secret ca...
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Antique 1760s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

  • Japanese Cedar / Elm Tansu, Edo Period, Mid-18th Century
  • Japanese Cedar / Elm Tansu, Edo Period, Mid-18th Century
  • Japanese Cedar / Elm Tansu, Edo Period, Mid-18th Century
  • Japanese Cedar / Elm Tansu, Edo Period, Mid-18th Century

Japanese Cedar / Elm Tansu, Edo Period, Mid-18th Century

H 41.25 in. W 47.75 in. D 17 in.
Japanese Meiji Period Brown Lacquered Tansu Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century Tansu or sideboard with sliding doors made with brown lacquered elmwood, from the Meiji period in Japan. The piece is the top half of an original 2-section tans...
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Elm

  • Japanese Meiji Period Brown Lacquered Tansu Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
  • Japanese Meiji Period Brown Lacquered Tansu Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
  • Japanese Meiji Period Brown Lacquered Tansu Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
  • Japanese Meiji Period Brown Lacquered Tansu Sideboard with Doors and Drawers

Japanese Meiji Period Brown Lacquered Tansu Sideboard with Doors and Drawers

H 36 in. W 79 in. D 29 in.
Japanese Meiji Period Natural Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing cabinet from the late 19th century, with iron hardware and natural wood. Born in Japan during the late 19th century, this traditional clothing ...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Meiji Period Natural Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Hardware
  • Japanese Meiji Period Natural Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Hardware
  • Japanese Meiji Period Natural Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Hardware
  • Japanese Meiji Period Natural Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Hardware

Japanese Meiji Period Natural Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Hardware

H 37 in. W 37 in. D 20 in.
Japanese Two Section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, Late 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese two section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, late 19th century. Drawers are light colored Kiri wood with hand forged metal hardware in vermillion finish. One section has a com...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Japanese Two Section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, Late 19th Century
  • Japanese Two Section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, Late 19th Century
  • Japanese Two Section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, Late 19th Century
  • Japanese Two Section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, Late 19th Century

Japanese Two Section Tohoku Kasane Tansu, Meiji, Late 19th Century

H 35 in. W 34.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Signed Japanese White Lacquer & Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers, the first two comprised of a pair of sh...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

  • Signed Japanese White Lacquer & Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • Signed Japanese White Lacquer & Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • Signed Japanese White Lacquer & Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • Signed Japanese White Lacquer & Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Signed Japanese White Lacquer & Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

H 6 in. W 6 in. D 3.25 in.
Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with round medallion hardware and butterfly accents. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this wooden t...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

  • Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
  • Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
  • Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
  • Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

H 46.5 in. W 37 in. D 18 in.
Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese 19th century double-section Sendai clothing tansu (Isho-dansu) with drawers and elaborate handcut iron hardware. Born during the 19th century, this wooden Tansu chest is a...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
  • Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
  • Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
  • Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

H 45.5 in. W 45 in. D 17 in.
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with five drawers, dark patina and iron hardware. Born in Japan during the Meiji period, this single section ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest

H 41.5 in. W 36 in. D 17.5 in.
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, carrying handles and greyish patina. Born in Japan during the Meiji period, this tansu traveli...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles

H 24 in. W 37 in. D 16.5 in.
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese 19th century Sendai tansu (Isho-dansu) clothing cabinet with drawers and elaborate bronze hardware. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this wooden Tansu chest is a fin...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware

H 36 in. W 42 in. D 16.5 in.
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with sliding doors. Born in Japan during the second half of the 19th century, this keyaki wood tansu cabinet ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors
  • Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors

H 34 in. W 51 in. D 21 in.
19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and single door. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this staircase tansu features a convenient stepped ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

  • 19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
  • 19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
  • 19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
  • 19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door

19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door

H 26 in. W 25 in. D 16 in.
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Three-Drawer Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with three drawers and iron hardware. Born in Japan during the Meiji period, this tansu traveling ches...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Three-Drawer Clothing Chest
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Three-Drawer Clothing Chest
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Three-Drawer Clothing Chest
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Three-Drawer Clothing Chest

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Three-Drawer Clothing Chest

H 34 in. W 34 in. D 17 in.
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron hardware. Born during the 19th century, this wooden tansu is a fine example of Japan's...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

H 39.5 in. W 44 in. D 17.75 in.
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding panels. Born in Japan during the second half of the 19th century, this two-section tall ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers

H 65.5 in. W 41 in. D 15.25 in.
Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
This late 19th century Meiji period Kiri wood chest with sliding panels is a Tansu, a Japanese chest of drawers. This three section chest features three large drawers on its bottom a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Iron

  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels
  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels
  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels
  • Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels

H 67 in. W 46.5 in. D 16 in.
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood with hand-cut iron hardware. Born during the 19th century, this keyaki (elm) wood tan...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
  • Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
  • Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
  • Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood

H 36 in. W 48 in. D 18 in.
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron hardware, drawers and safe. Born during the 19th century, this wooden tans...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
  • Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

H 44.5 in. W 37.5 in. D 18 in.
Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Red lacquer ship’s tansu (chest).
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

  • Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest
  • Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest
  • Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest
  • Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest

Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest

H 17.25 in. W 20.25 in. D 16.5 in.
Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet in Japanese Style with Four Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Javanese vintage staircase tansu cabinet in Japanese style from the mid-20th century, with four drawers. Inspired by a 19th century Japanese design, this staircase tansu features a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Cupboards

Materials

Wood

  • Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet in Japanese Style with Four Drawers
  • Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet in Japanese Style with Four Drawers
  • Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet in Japanese Style with Four Drawers
  • Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet in Japanese Style with Four Drawers

Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet in Japanese Style with Four Drawers

H 28 in. W 27 in. D 17.75 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 or bedside table.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Small Late 19th Century Tansu

H 22.5 in. W 22.5 in. D 11.25 in.
Upper Unit From Meiji Period Clothing 'Isho' Tansu
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Meiji period (1868-1912) Clothing Tansu upper unit with pale wood with darker wood sliding doors on the left and a lift out door on the right over a single short drawer, three short ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

  • Upper Unit From Meiji Period Clothing 'Isho' Tansu
  • Upper Unit From Meiji Period Clothing 'Isho' Tansu
  • Upper Unit From Meiji Period Clothing 'Isho' Tansu
  • Upper Unit From Meiji Period Clothing 'Isho' Tansu

Upper Unit From Meiji Period Clothing 'Isho' Tansu

H 23 in. W 34.85 in. D 15.5 in.
Japanese Tansu
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Japanese Tansu
Category

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

  • Japanese Tansu
  • Japanese Tansu
  • Japanese Tansu
  • Japanese Tansu

Japanese Tansu

H 27 in. W 38.50 in. D 27 in.
Japanese Tansu
Located in Hudson, NY
This tansu, an important and standard piece of furniture in Japanese culture can be found in homes of all levels. This piece made of matsu or pine with mortise and tenon constructio...
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

  • Japanese Tansu
  • Japanese Tansu
  • Japanese Tansu
  • Japanese Tansu

Japanese Tansu

H 77 in. W 48 in. D 23 in.
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