Kitchen Tansu Chests
Japanese Tansu Jewelry Chest
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Japanese Tansu Jewelry chest. Made of Japanese elm-keyaki. Handles on the sides, top
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest
Located in Brattleboro, VT
Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest.
The ingenuity of Japanese joinery
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Hidden Cabinet "Tansu" Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Japanese “Tansu” chest by Baker with inventive cabinet space concealed by a flip up front. Great
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Burl Wood & Brass Tansu Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a sense of timeless adventure with this fantastic Asiatic burl wood tansu style chest
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinets Travel Chests
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet
Set includes 2 cabinets with base.
Two wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century
This elegant Korean Tansu Bandaji
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20th Century North Korean Cupboards
Materials
Iron
Stair Tansu
Located in CARLTON, AU
This chest drawers in the form of a stairway (Kaidan Tansu) during Edo period (H208cm,W60cm
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning and unique antique Japanese tansu chest with two interior drawers that sits on a custom
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Authentic Sendai Tansu Japanese Chest Cabinet Taisho Period Keyaki Wood
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this Sendai Tansu Japanese Chest from the Taisho Period made of Keyaki
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 46.25 in D 17.25 in
Miniature Japanese Taishō Period Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
By Other Kingdom
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Elm
No Reserve
H 22.75 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu Style Campaign Chest Bar Unit Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu style Campaign chest bar unit cabinet. Item features faux drawer
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Large Korean (In the Japanese Style) 14 Drawer Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning vintage Korean (in the Japanese style) large elm (keyaki) tansu chest with original cast
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is made of pine and cedar, and on the front of the drawer is written ancient Japanese numerals.
From the top, "No. 1", "No. 2", "No. 3" and "No....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
H 38.19 in W 23.23 in D 26.97 in
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 35.25 in W 46.75 in D 17.25 in
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning Japanese antique Meiji Era Kansai style cyprus and cedar merchant's tansu chest with
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 33 in D 14.5 in
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood
H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in
Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
by the Tansu chests of Japan, incorporates a stunning staircase façade. This multifunctional marvel
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with an amazing wood grain and natural aged
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 62 in W 58.25 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / wabi sabi Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
old large black chest of drawers, made in Japan.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s)
Material
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 33.47 in W 65.75 in D 15.95 in
Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu small chests or nightstands by Baker. Dark stained oak
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi/
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large black chest of drawers, made in Japan.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.26 in W 65.95 in D 29.53 in
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
tansu chest is made of kiri wood (also known as Paulownia Tomentosa or Princess Tree), a Japanese wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 56 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
19th Century Shop Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a beautiful 19th Century Shop Chest in the Tansu family.
It has original wavy glass
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Japonisme Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese sliding door.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood, bamboo, tin, and various other materials.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Steel
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H 69.69 in W 34.85 in D 1.38 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden storage chests from Japan. In Japanese traditional houses, there were no fixed chairs,...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu.
This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
Made of paulownia wood and cedar wood.
All fittings are made of iron.
It was found in a samurai fam...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar.
The handles are made of iron.
The passage of time has made this beautiful ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 23.82 in W 23.82 in D 13.98 in
20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
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...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
Located in London, GB
A large charred cedar, elm & paper Japanese Tansu from the early 20th century Taisho period.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Elm, Cedar, Paper
19th C. Early Meiji Period Paper Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An early 19th C. Meiji period paper tansu.
Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar.
two sets of sliding doors with plenty of drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Paper
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse your living space in timeless elegance with these transformed 19th century Japanese Choba Tansu chests. Crafted from exquisite pine and fine iron fittings and hardware, each ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Shop Chest Choba Tansu
Located in Seattle, WA
A Japanese shop chest, choba dansu, crafted entirely of sugi (cryptomeria) wood. The tansu with a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
The Merchant’s Chest, also called a Tansu, has origins dating back to Japan’s Meiji period and is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
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Iron
Pair of Baker Furniture Asian Tansu Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Baker furniture Asian Tansu chest with metal accent, one of the top door swing open from
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20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Elegant and with a Minimalist design late 19th century Japanese kitchen chest, typically called
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Ship's Chest Funa Dansu
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese ship’s chest, funa dansu, from Sado Island. The cho-bako type chest of keyaki (zelkova
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese choba-dansu (merchant’s chest) constructed of kuri (chestnut) wood with keyaki (zelkova
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Exceptional Japanese Choba dansu Office Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese choba dansu (office chest) of unusual dimensions. The single section tansu constructed of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Keyaki & Sugi Tansu Chest 68"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a beauty with a natural wood finish. This mid Meiji era c1880's Mizuya or kitchen tansu
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 68.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Need storage space with flair and high design? Consider this interesting Japanese Tansu chest, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Japanese Tansu Chest, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Japanese tansu cabinet, chest of drawers, with classic lacquer finish, including the persimmon
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
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Iron
70's Tansu-style Chest by Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Unique Tansu-style chest by Century Furniture circa 1970, finished in a gorgeous dove-grey lacquer
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Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Japanese Tansu Chests, 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique Japanese tansu chests in Keyaki wood, 1890s. On custom made steel bases which have
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Antique 1890s Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers and a custom-made metal base. Wear
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers, two small drawers, pair of doors
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Japanese Three Piece Tansu / Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kiri wood Japanese three piece chest of 11 drawers and sliding cabinet.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Pair of Japanese Tansu Chest Side Tables, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Iron
Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Midcentury Korean brass mounted elm sideboard / tansu, with profuse engraved brass butterfly and
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Tansu Butterfly Chest Nightstand Side Table Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Tansu chest, nightstand or side table. Made of pine with a rosewood
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
H 25 in W 18.5 in D 29 in
Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Tansu cabinet or chest in dark finish, with metal trim and pulls and hinges. Hidden
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Vintage Elm Burl Brass Tansu Chinoiserie Keepsake Jewelry Chest Table Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century tansu inspired chest featuring elm burl wood case with a heavy adornment of brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 14 in D 21.5 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese tansu.
It is a piece of furniture from the Edo period. (1800s - 1860s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.45 in W 49.61 in L 34.45 in
Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese 2-part keyaki (elm) mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) each section with sliding doors the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese large tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Edo period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 47.05 in W 54.73 in D 24.41 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old tansu from Japan.
It is mainly made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 35.83 in W 35.63 in D 14.57 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
In Japan this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi".
Furniture from the end
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
H 32.09 in W 61.62 in D 30.71 in
Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 21.46 in W 68.9 in L 21.46 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
In Japan this is called "kuruma nagamochi".
Furniture from the end
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
H 34.65 in W 49.22 in L 34.65 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 36.23 in W 49.61 in D 22.05 in
Japanese Tansu Chest Cabinet 1900s Taisho Period Keyaki Wood w/ Moko Handles
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this stunning example of a Japanese Tansu Chest from the Taisho Period
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20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese chest of drawers.
It is a piece of furniture from the Meiji era
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 27.76 in W 42.72 in D 17.13 in
1860s-1920s Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
1860s-1920s Japanese antique tansu chest of drawer cabinet wabisabi wabi-sabi
Size: W 875, D 425
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 23.04 in W 34.45 in L 23.04 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large chest of drawers.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 70.28 in W 19.1 in L 70.28 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Storage Sideboards
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar wood.
It is an item from the Edo period to the Meiji period. (1800s-1900s)
There is no useless decoration, it is simple ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 23.04 in W 42.72 in L 23.04 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Storage Sideboards
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar wood.
It is an item from the Edo period to the Meiji period. (1800s-1900s)
There is no useless decoration, it is simple ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 30.32 in W 34.45 in L 30.32 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese tansu from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 32.09 in W 66.54 in L 32.09 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a large black tansu from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Edo period to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 35.44 in W 70.28 in L 35.44 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old, large Japanese black Tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.26 in W 69.1 in D 21.26 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese Tansu.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 27.76 in W 37.01 in D 16.34 in
19th Century Double Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century double tansu, originally a merchant's shop chest, with upper half featuring two
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage 19th Century Asian Stacking Tansu Cabinets
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage pair of stacking Asian chests. The iconic Tansu cabinet with lots is great heavy
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Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old large Japanese chest of drawers.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Two-stage Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large black chest, made in Japan.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s)
Material is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 66.93 in W 34.65 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
19th C. Japanese Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese merchant choba tansu on iron base. Intricate iron work and secret compartments.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Dresser on Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Oakland, CA
design is Paul McCobb's interpretation of the Japan Tansu storage chests. They present very well and have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
19th Century Shop Chest Tansu from Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale 19th century Tansu chest from Japan with seven drawers and sliding doors. Within the
Category
Antique 19th Century Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Asian Tansu Style Mahogany Burl Chest/Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Asian Tansu style Mahohany and maple burl end table chest, jewelry chest. Practical and beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Korean Tansu Chest of Nine Drawers in Elm and Persimmon
Located in Peabody, MA
An elegant Korean tansu in elm and persimmon wood with chased brass hardware, consisting of nine
Category
20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Versatile Pair of Tansu Chests by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of modernist chests in the Japanese Edo era "tansu" style by Baker, circa 1960. Dark oak
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese jewelry armoire, chest or dresser featuring hand painted detail of pagodas, landscapes
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 22 in D 16 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It's a very old Japanese tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 47.25 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
Japanese Antique Black Cabinet 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Shelf Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese black old tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 22.64 in W 27.56 in D 12.41 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 43.12 in W 35.83 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Antique Tansu with Paint 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It's a very old Japanese tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 25.99 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chest of Drawer Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black Tansu.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 22.64 in W 32.09 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chest of Drawer Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black Tansu.
The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.85 in W 30.32 in D 20.08 in
Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese small tansu.
It is made of cedar wood.
This furniture is from the Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
It is mainly made of cedar wood and zelkova wood.
Furniture from the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 20.28 in W 31.89 in D 15.56 in
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Kitchen Tansu Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of kitchen tansu chests available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique kitchen tansu chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Kitchen tansu chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Kitchen tansu chests are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many kitchen tansu chests are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company produced popular kitchen tansu chests that are worth a look.
How Much are Kitchen Tansu Chests?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $11,800 highest priced.
Finding the Right cabinets for You
Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.
The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.
Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.
The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.
A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.
One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.
Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.
Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.
Questions About Kitchen Tansu Chests
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
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