Japanese Tansus

This is a rare antique Japanese Tansu, distinguished by its unusually compact proportions.

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture.

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu, distinguished by its broad, elegant proportions and deeply aged black-brown surface.

One of the most distinctive features of this piece is its unusual tall and slender proportion, quite different from the broader horizontal form commonly associated with traditional J...

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 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.

Conceived as a compact chest for jewelry, writing implements, seals, medicines, sewing accessories, hair ornaments, and other personal valuables, the cabinet combines carefully organ...

Antique Japanese Meiji period clothing chest made from keyaki and cedar wood featuring six drawers two lockable draws with original locks

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

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

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 ...

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.

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...

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

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

Meiji period Japanese merchants Tansu chest. Beautiful deep and rich patina to original finish.

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...

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 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...

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, ...

This is an antique Japanese drawer chest dating from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Crafted from cedar wood, it features simple iron handles on the front. The balanced arr...

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...

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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...

A lovely display come storage cabinet with multiple sliding doors and drawers. Wonderful example of Japanese joinery and wood finish. All working original condition with few mino...

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.

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.

Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Reversible Sliding Doors and Aged Paper Patina A large Japanese wooden cabinet with reversible sliding doors, offering two distinct expressions within a...

This is an antique Japanese two-section black Tansu, distinguished by its elegant vertical proportions and deep, understated black surface.

This is an antique Japanese black Tansu, composed of two separate storage sections.