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Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chest was made from cypress wood and fitted with hand wrought iron hardware throughout.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Chest with Rattan Top, Wood Construction, 20th Century
Japanese Chest with Rattan Top, Wood Construction, 20th Century

Japanese Chest with Rattan Top, Wood Construction, 20th Century

Located in New York, US

Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing Sourced in Japan

Category

20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A finely crafted Japanese tansu chest, composed of three separate stacking elements: a base plinth, a section of drawers, and a top cabinet with hinged doors concealing sliding trays.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was traditionally used as a personal storage box (for writing tools, documents, or valuables). I...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese 19th century keyaki wood Sendai clothing tansu with four drawers and elaborate hand-cut iron hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest
Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu chest dating to the late 19th century, combining beautifully figured wood drawer fronts with dark-finished casework and traditional...

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

Materials

Iron

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are of a cabriole style with pad feet. The term "Japanned" refers to the raised lacquer...

Category

Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

As an authentic Late Meiji–period piece (1868–1912), this chest shows natural signs of age inherent to Japanese antique furniture.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Japanese wooden two-drawer chest. Modest in scale and design, it reflects the simplicity of Japanese everyday craftsmanship, with clean lines, warm wood grain, and original metal dr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Giorgio Collection Chest of Drawers Japanese Tamos Burl Wood
Giorgio Collection Chest of Drawers Japanese Tamos Burl Wood

Giorgio Collection Chest of Drawers Japanese Tamos Burl Wood

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Chest in moka Japanese tamos burl veneer with high-gloss polyester finish. Six full extension drawers. Two top drawers with bottom lined in velvet. Chrome stainless steel handles and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890
Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890 A fine and elegant Japanese Kannon Biraki tansu of pleasing colour, crafted from lightweight paulowni...

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

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A striking Japanese ko-tansu chest featuring a deep red lacquer finish. This compact chest was traditionally used for personal belongings, writing tools and showcases classic Japane...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century
Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century

Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese woven bamboo chests in a two-tone finish, showcasing the texture and craftsmanship of traditional weaving techniques. Each lid lifts from the base to reveal interior storage...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

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 orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest shows signs of use, which in turn makes it unique and attractive. Perfect to create ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one of the folk utensils mainly used in Japan in the early modern times, and it is a r...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Cedar

A 20th Century Ivory Painted Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers
A 20th Century Ivory Painted Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

A 20th Century Ivory Painted Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1900 An early twentieth century ivory painted Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, with four long drawers opening to the front, with black metal mounts and handles. Height...

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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sheet Metal

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period blanket chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and distressed patina. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this wooden blanket chest features a s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with gold, white and green floral décor, brass hardware and blue painted accents. Creat...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests
Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests

Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall...

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Antique Late 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This chest is perfect for those who want to bring a touch of "wa" (Japanese harmony) and vintage charm to their space, and will complement both Japanese-inspired and antique decor.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior
Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s).

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1859 Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest
1859 Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest

1859 Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique kusuri-dansu, or apothecary chest, made of Paulonia wood and cedar.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this tansu chest features a rectan...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C
Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C

Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique katana tansu, or samurai sword storage chest, made entirely of kiri, also known as paulownia wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). This Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Meiji era, is a timeless piece that tells a story of ...

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. If you look closely at the top surface, you can see writing on it. Because of its age, the chest shows signs of u...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Multi-Drawer Chest (10 Drawers), Early Showa Period (1926–)
Japanese Vintage Multi-Drawer Chest (10 Drawers), Early Showa Period (1926–)

Japanese Vintage Multi-Drawer Chest (10 Drawers), Early Showa Period (1926–)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage multi-drawer chest was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made of hiba (Thujopsis, often called “hiba cypress”), it shows a light, warm tone with gentl...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron hardware. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this tansu chest features a s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers
19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The main body is constructed using traditional Japanese wood joinery. The original Urushi lacker finish remains, showing a beautiful wabi-sabi character.

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers
Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s).

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its refined presence and the rich patina that has developed through generations of use.

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red lacquer, iron hardware, small safe and carrying handles. Created in Japan during the Me...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers. Created in Japan during the 19t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique large cabinet, tansu chest of drawers in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest).

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina. Created in Jap...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi
1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Daigo, Ibaraki pref., Japan. Antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers made of Yamizo Sugi cedar made in the year 1886 (Meiji 19).

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid tall size, Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji era (circa 1860s - 1910s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

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

Materials

Wood

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers
19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The main body is constructed using traditional Japanese wood joinery. The original Urushi lacker finish remains, showing a beautiful wabi-sabi character.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Dougu / Kusuri Tansu, Tool / Medicine chest Late 19th Cen
Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Dougu / Kusuri Tansu, Tool / Medicine chest Late 19th Cen

Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Dougu / Kusuri Tansu, Tool / Medicine chest Late 19th Cen

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Product of late Edo period (estimate 1860s-1870s) in Aomori prefecture, Japan. Originally made as tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine & chestnut.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for storing prints, documents, or textiles, its wide, shallow drawers and low horizonta...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats

Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats

Located in Glendale, CA

Painted Camphor wood domed chest. This unique chest is incised all over with stylized cats with orange-ish red-painted eyes over a black field. The cats are more chic' than kitsch...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Japanese Shop Chest Tansu
Japanese Shop Chest Tansu

Japanese Shop Chest Tansu

Unavailable

H 38.5 in D 21.25 in

Japanese Shop Chest Tansu

Located in Seattle, WA

An unusual and early Japanese kuruma dansu, wheeled chest from the Fukui-Mikuni region.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest
Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 33 in D 14 in

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sliding doors, lots of drawers, small secret hiding place behind doors at bottom. Original hand-wrought hardware. Offered at .

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest
Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Unavailable

H 36 in W 42 in D 17 in

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Located in Irvington, NY

19th Century lacquered Japanese Kimono chest with original color and hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Japonese Cases, "1960"
Set of Two Japonese Cases, "1960"

Set of Two Japonese Cases, "1960"

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 13.39 in

Set of Two Japonese Cases, "1960"

By Japanese Studio

Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ

The cases are in a very good condition. There are many drawers and hidden drawers and brass fittings.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bamboo Storage Basket
Japanese Bamboo Storage Basket

Japanese Bamboo Storage Basket

Unavailable

H 22 in W 23 in D 19 in

Japanese Bamboo Storage Basket

Located in Seattle, WA

Antique Japanese Bamboo Storage Basket with Rope Closure & Wood Base

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Japanese Todana Tansu
Antique Japanese Todana Tansu

Antique Japanese Todana Tansu

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in

Antique Japanese Todana Tansu

Located in Brussels , BE

Antique Japanese todana tansu. 2 sliding doors with wide horizontal slats. Iron hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Kimono Storage Chest
Kimono Storage Chest

Kimono Storage Chest

Unavailable

H 45 in W 47 in D 17 in

Kimono Storage Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Kimino storage chest, keyaki wood drawer faces, original hardware. Clear urushi lacquer finish, very nice patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Japanned Trunk
18th Century Japanned Trunk

18th Century Japanned Trunk

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 53 in D 24.5 in

18th Century Japanned Trunk

Located in London, GB

A continental Japanned trunk, early 18th century. Decorated in the Japanese taste with elaborate lock escutcheon and solid brass handles. On ebonized bun feet. The large central fron...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest
Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest

Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 30 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

A small Japanese choba-dansu, or office chest, constructed entirely of Kiri wood (Paulownia) with wrought iron lock plates corner pieces and handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest
Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest

Unavailable

H 47.75 in W 33.5 in D 18 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese choba-dansu (merchant’s chest) constructed of kuri (chestnut) wood with keyaki (zelkova) wood door panels and drawer fronts.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser
Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser

Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser

Unavailable

H 36 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

Anglo Japanese Painted and Decorated Lacquer dresser

Located in New York, NY

Anglo Japanese ca 1920 lacquer and painted decorated chest of drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest
19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A very nice and charming Japanese Tansu two part chest constructed in Kiri wood with metal mounts.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch
Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch

Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch

Unavailable

H 29 in W 30 in D 13 in

Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood and Branch

Located in SOMIS, CA

Splendid burl wood make the drawer fronts while the classic Japanese bronze hardware adorn the rest of the chest.

Category

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kiri Wood Tansu
Kiri Wood Tansu

Kiri Wood Tansu

Unavailable

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Kiri Wood Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiri Wood Tansu with Original Brass Fittings

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George I Black Japanned Highboy
George I Black Japanned Highboy

George I Black Japanned Highboy

Unavailable

H 63 in W 40 in D 22 in

George I Black Japanned Highboy

Located in New York, NY

Good George I black japanned highboy with japanned decoration; the upper section fitted with drawers, the lower section with three drawers over a shaped apron and raised on four cabr...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest
Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

Unavailable

H 13.25 in W 16 in D 12 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese Keyaki wood Funa dansu, or ship's chest, in the cho bako style with multiple drawers and hand forged iron handles in the kakute style.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Iron

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest
Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 31 in D 12 in

Japanese Apothocary Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese apothecary chest (kusuri dansu) with unusually large square drawers. The chest consisting of a series of square drawers for the storage of medicinal ingredients.
La...

Category

Japanese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest
Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest

Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 65 in W 71 in D 30 in

Japanese Wheeled Tansu Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese kuruma dansu (wheel chest) of keyaki (Elm wood) with two sets of sliding panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Massive Japanese Nagamochi Chest
Massive Japanese Nagamochi Chest

Massive Japanese Nagamochi Chest

Unavailable

H 25 in W 60 in D 24 in

Massive Japanese Nagamochi Chest

Located in New York, NY

A very large 19th century Japanese lacquer Nagamochi chest, with metal fittings and gold family crests.

Category

Antique 1830s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu
Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu

Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu

Unavailable

H 36 in W 36 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese shop chest, choba dansu, crafted entirely of sugi (cryptomeria) wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Chest, All Original
Vintage Japanese Chest, All Original

Vintage Japanese Chest, All Original

Unavailable

H 19 in W 40.5 in D 18 in

Vintage Japanese Chest, All Original

Located in SOMIS, CA

Great as a chest, stand, or low table. Solid wood. Tenons and mortises.

Category

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table
Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese Tansu chest constructed entirely of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with a distinctive motif. Elongate escutcheon are gracefully fitted behind each...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest
Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 63.25 in W 45.25 in D 16 in

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Located in Brattleboro, VT

Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest. The ingenuity of Japanese joinery, usually made without nails or screws. These chest would be used to keep personal trea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest
Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

Unavailable

H 35.75 in W 35.75 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Merchant’s Chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova serrata), original fuki-urushi lacquer finish, completed with hinoki (Chamaecyparis...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest
Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest

Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest

Unavailable

H 27 in W 36 in D 24 in

Large Japanese 19th Century Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

A large-scale and interesting lidded chest with Tokugawa family crests in gold on the front and back, and also on the intricate hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Unavailable

H 36.63 in W 37 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, tr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Unavailable

H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in

Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Large Japanese 2-section chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fron...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Wood Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese wood chest for your home. Each Japanese wood chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Find 209 options for an antique or vintage Japanese wood chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese wood chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese wood chest bearing Hollywood Regency, Louis XV or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Japanese wood chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, Giorgio Collection and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Wood Chest?

The average selling price for a Japanese wood chest at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $92,126 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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