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Japanese Antique Cha Tansu Cabinet, Taisho Era (1912–1926)
Japanese Antique Cha Tansu Cabinet, Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Japanese Antique Cha Tansu Cabinet, Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique cha-dansu (tea cabinet), also known as a chadana (tea shelf), was crafted in

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints
1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints

1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet, dating to the 1960s. It has a case and a base made of walnut

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930
Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930

Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese chadansu (tea cabinet) dates to the Early Showa period, circa 1930. Traditionally

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese cha dansu tea cabinet was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa period and is made

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tana 'Tea Cabinet' Made of Keyaki Wood
Japanese Tana 'Tea Cabinet' Made of Keyaki Wood

Japanese Tana 'Tea Cabinet' Made of Keyaki Wood

Located in Hudson, NY

Keyaki wood is a treasured and protected wood in Japan. The cabinet is decorated with cut forms of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Japanese Portable Tea Cabinet Meiji Period with Provenance
Fine Japanese Portable Tea Cabinet Meiji Period with Provenance

Fine Japanese Portable Tea Cabinet Meiji Period with Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Japanese portable cabinet finely fashioned out of Sandalwood, a fragrant and also one of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Sandalwood

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"
Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"

Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Meiji era Cha Tansu Tea Cabinet. Features a burled frame. Features a central display

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

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Vintage Japanese Tea Cabinet, Taisho Period, circa 1920
Vintage Japanese Tea Cabinet, Taisho Period, circa 1920

Vintage Japanese Tea Cabinet, Taisho Period, circa 1920

Located in Prahran, Victoria

High quality vintage Japanese tea cabinet, cha-Dana, made from Persimmon wood, Zelkova Wood and

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Japanese Antique Cabinet"Chadansu", Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet"Chadansu", Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet"Chadansu", Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

adds a distinctive touch to the overall aesthetic. This is a Japanese tea cabinet (chadansu), which

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Cedar Tea or Merchant's Cabinet
Japanese Cedar Tea or Merchant's Cabinet

Japanese Cedar Tea or Merchant's Cabinet

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H 54.75 in W 36 in D 15.5 in

Japanese Cedar Tea or Merchant's Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Japanese late Meiji period single section tea or merchant's cabinet made of Sugi (Japanese cedar

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Unusual Japanese Taisho Era Chadansu 'Tea Cabinet', circa 1920s
Unusual Japanese Taisho Era Chadansu 'Tea Cabinet', circa 1920s

Unusual Japanese Taisho Era Chadansu 'Tea Cabinet', circa 1920s

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Japanese Taisho era Chadansu (tea cabinet), circa 1920s, Diminutive composition with

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer Tana (Tiered Tea Cabinet) with Gold Family Crests
Japanese Black Lacquer Tana (Tiered Tea Cabinet) with Gold Family Crests

Japanese Black Lacquer Tana (Tiered Tea Cabinet) with Gold Family Crests

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Black Lacquer Tana (Tiered Tea Cabinet) with Gold Family Crests, Covered with gold family

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Japanese Rosewood Tea Cabinet with Jade Pull
Japanese Rosewood Tea Cabinet with Jade Pull

Japanese Rosewood Tea Cabinet with Jade Pull

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H 33.5 in W 26.88 in D 13.75 in

Japanese Rosewood Tea Cabinet with Jade Pull

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Rosewood Tea Cabinet with Jade Pull PICK UP LOCATION: NAGA NORTH INC 536 Warren

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Antique Japanese Keyaki Burlwood Hibachi + Accessories Tea Cabinet Copper Liner
Antique Japanese Keyaki Burlwood Hibachi + Accessories Tea Cabinet Copper Liner

Antique Japanese Keyaki Burlwood Hibachi + Accessories Tea Cabinet Copper Liner

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century, dovetailed keyaki burl wood case with beautiful grain, copper-lined well, upper removable panel, over five drawers, with copper kettle mount and accessories. A...

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Early 20th Century Japonisme Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Copper

Tea Wall Cabinet Japan, 1920s
Tea Wall Cabinet Japan, 1920s

Tea Wall Cabinet Japan, 1920s

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H 24.41 in W 23.23 in D 9.85 in

Tea Wall Cabinet Japan, 1920s

Located in Rīga, LV

Japanese tea cabinet decorated with Samurai Sword Fittings (Menuki). Heavy item. Additional

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20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Japanese Antique Tea Cabinet / Tansu Storage / Circa1900s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Tea Cabinet / Tansu Storage / Circa1900s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Tea Cabinet / Tansu Storage / Circa1900s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese tea cabinet. It was used in the Tohoku region from the late Meiji to

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Hardwood

Japanese Vintage Tea Cabinet (Chadansu), Early Showa Period (1926–)
Japanese Vintage Tea Cabinet (Chadansu), Early Showa Period (1926–)

Japanese Vintage Tea Cabinet (Chadansu), Early Showa Period (1926–)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage tea cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. Also known in Japan as a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ash

Japanese Vintage Chadansu (Tea Cabinet), Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Chadansu (Tea Cabinet), Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Chadansu (Tea Cabinet), Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage chadansu(tea cabinet) was crafted in the early Showa Period '1926-'. The main body is

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Cabinet C1920
Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Cabinet C1920

Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Cabinet C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Cabinet with Genre Scene with Dancing Young

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Tea Shelf"Chadana", Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Antique Small Tea Shelf"Chadana", Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Antique Small Tea Shelf"Chadana", Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small japanese tea shelf was crafted in the Early Showa Period'1926-'. This piece features a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Karamono-style Tea Cabinet
Antique Japanese Karamono-style Tea Cabinet

Antique Japanese Karamono-style Tea Cabinet

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H 26.5 in W 17.5 in D 10 in

Antique Japanese Karamono-style Tea Cabinet

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Karamono-style Tea Cabinet. A simple chest made for the type of Chinese style tea

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wabi sabi antique Japanese Sencha tea ceremony utensil box 1870s-1920s mingei
Wabi sabi antique Japanese Sencha tea ceremony utensil box 1870s-1920s mingei

Wabi sabi antique Japanese Sencha tea ceremony utensil box 1870s-1920s mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Sencha tea ceremony utensil box - "Kikyoku" (similar to "Tabi dansu" in Matcha tea

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Large Renzo Rutili  Gilt Tea Leaf Japanese Style  Cabinet
Large Renzo Rutili  Gilt Tea Leaf Japanese Style  Cabinet

Large Renzo Rutili Gilt Tea Leaf Japanese Style Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Renzo Rutili Cabinet with 8 Drawers and 2 Doors. Gilt Face with Japanese Screen Motif

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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Elmwood 'Cha-Do' Tansu Tea Chest
Elmwood 'Cha-Do' Tansu Tea Chest

Elmwood 'Cha-Do' Tansu Tea Chest

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H 54 in W 34 in D 15.75 in

Elmwood 'Cha-Do' Tansu Tea Chest

Located in New York, NY

Finely made traditional Japanese "Cha-Do" Tansu, used for storage of tea and accompanying

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cupboards

Materials

Elm

Vintage Japanese Tea Box
Vintage Japanese Tea Box

Vintage Japanese Tea Box

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H 24 in W 28 in D 19 in

Vintage Japanese Tea Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shipping box for tea. Lined throughout with tin. Measures: 19 D x 28 W x 24 H.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

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By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Japanese antique wooden small low table/1868-1920/coffee table

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique wooden low table that was used in rural areas and shops in Japan. In Japanese, this is called "fu-zukue." Farmers used it to study, and shops used it to keep track...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

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Wood

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Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to make as Kotatsu table (heat table with brazier) in winter. Tabletop material is ma...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan, dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s). Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in J...

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Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...

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Cedar

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Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

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Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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By Henning Kjærnulf

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$1,000

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Japanese Tea Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese tea cabinet you’re looking for. Each Japanese tea cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rattan. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage Japanese tea cabinet now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese tea cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese tea cabinet bearing modern, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese tea cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Kenneth Cobonpue, Charles Hindley & Sons and Thomas Chippendale are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Tea Cabinet?

A Japanese tea cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,318, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $220,408.

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