Japanese Tansus

This is an antique Japanese Tansu, crafted during the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912) from Japanese cedar (sugi).

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period.

Whether placed in a modern or traditional setting, this authentic Japanese tansu merges historic craftsmanship with modern function, offering timeless storage and sculptural appeal f...

This is an antique Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Edo period (circa 1800s–1860s).

This exceptional, small-scale Japanese Tansu (chest of drawers), known as a Temoto-tansu (personal or keeper's chest), dates back to the late Edo period (early to mid-19th century).

19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were very common in Japan where ...

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

This exceptional 19th-century Japanese mizuya tansu originates from the late Edo–Meiji period and showcases traditional craftsmanship in warm, deeply patinated wood.

A well crafted early 20th Century Traditional Japanese clothing chest originally acquired in San Francisco in the late 1960’s.

This rare Kaidan Tansu is an original 19th-century Japanese stair chest from the Meiji period (circa 1890).

A beautifully weathered Japanese Mizuya Dansu distinguished by its warm patina, hand-crafted details, and quietly architectural form. Sliding doors, open shelving, and small drawers ...

Tansu were rarely used as stationary furniture. Consistent with Japan's minimalist aesthetic, traditional homes appeared rather empty.

Antique Japanese Katana (sword) tansu, hand forged iron lock plate and hirute handles.

Size: W610×H490×D300mm 9kg Estimated packaging size: 70cm x 60cm x 40cm, 25kg This is an old Japanese chest of drawers. The doors are decorated with vertical latticework. It's a tr...

A striking Japanese storage cabinet dating to the 1910s, featuring beautifully aged wood, traditional sliding doors, and four small drawers with original metal pulls. Its balanced pr...

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

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

This is a Japanese antique cabinet made in the Meiji period. This is a masterpiece that highlights traditional techniques and craftsmanship, and has two shelves with sliding doors. ...

This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period. The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...

Antique Japanese todana tansu - 19th Antique - Oriental Decoration Measures : 97cmx44cm H:53cm Materials : Wood & Ironwork Wear Consistent with age and use

This piece is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture a...

Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Guaranteed to be authentic as described.

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

In Japan, the tansu was developed during the Edo and Meiji periods as mobile and modular storage.

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

The powerful wood grain, unique to zelkova wood, is instantly captivating. The flowing grain spreads across the entire front, creating a beauty reminiscent of a painting. With its ...

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...

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan.

An exceptional two-section chest from the Kyushu region, crafted from solid kiri (paulownia) wood with a warm, time-worn patina that highlights its fine grain. Retaining its original...

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....

This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space.

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho period it’s an example of furniture characteristic of this period in Japan and in vo...

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...

Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...

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

Taisho Japanese Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Presentation Box This Japanese box, made in the Asakusa district of Tokoyo in the Okada Sunshodo, was created circa 1920s.

Antique Japanese todana tansu. Wear consistent with age and use.

19th century Japanese Edo period togidashi (polished out) lacquered tansu chest.

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still have old ropes attached, suggesting it is very old. It is thought to date from the Ed...

This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...

Woven Sliding Door Tansu from Japan. With a beautifully detailed front and thoughtfully interior shelving, it blends exquisite craftsmanship with functional storage.

An antique Japanese 'Kyodai' tansu (vanity chest) with an elegant tall arched mirror and eight drawers of varied size to accommodate a diverse array of personal effects.

This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is written in ink on the bottom of the drawer at the time. Through years of use, it ...

Crafted in Japan during the early 20th century, this cabinet showcases the understated beauty of traditional joinery and practical design. Its sliding slatted doors, rich patina, and...

A gorgeous antique Japanese two piece kitchen tansu chest (Goshu Mizuya) from the late Meiji period.

Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian Baroque Year: 1890s $2,2...

This is an old box storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is paulownia wood, which is precious today. Paulownia wood is light...

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...

Born during the 19th century, this wooden Tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional cabinetry.

Overview An exceptional piece of Japanese history, this Meiji Period (1868–1912) Tansu showcases a rare and functional five-drawer layout.

This is an exceptional Japanese medicine chest (Kusuri Tansu) dating from the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912).

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a striking example of Meiji-era craftsmanship, blending functional storage with a bold, ...

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

Each of the nine drawers is fitted with its original hand-forged iron "cup" pulls, whose dark, rugged texture provides a grounded contrast to the organic warmth of the wood. This "T...

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