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Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Large Two Swection Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu A Kyoto Mizuya Tansu also known as a Gifu Mizuya Tansu from the Meiji Period (1868-1912) with its approximate age...

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1990s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)

Located in Centennial, CO

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Nagoya Mizuya Tansu Two-Section Kitchen Cabinet 72"
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Nagoya Mizuya Tansu Two-Section Kitchen Cabinet 72"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Nagoya Mizuya Tansu Two-Section Kitchen Cabinet 72"

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Japanese Nagoya Mizuya Tansu 水屋箪笥 Two-Section Kitchen Cabinet, Meiji Era Japan, Nagoya Region, Meiji Period, circa 1880s–1900s H: 62.5 in. (159 cm) W: 72 in. (183 cm) D: 29...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Hinoki Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet 46"W
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Hinoki Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet 46"W

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Hinoki Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet 46"W

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Japanese 水屋箪笥 Mizuya Tansu — Hinoki Cypress Kitchen Cabinet with Carved Fretwork, Meiji Period Japan, Meiji Period (1868–1912) c1890's Dimensions: 46″W × 17″D × 63″H (117 ×...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kyoto Mizuya Tansu Two-Section Kitchen Chest 68”H
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kyoto Mizuya Tansu Two-Section Kitchen Chest 68”H

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kyoto Mizuya Tansu Two-Section Kitchen Chest 68”H

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu 水屋箪笥 Two-Section Kitchen Cabinet, Meiji Era Japan, Kyoto, Meiji Period, circa 1880s–1900s H: 68 in. (173 cm) W: 43 in. (109 cm) D: 20 in. (51 cm...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Suntory Storage Tansu
Suntory Storage Tansu

Suntory Storage Tansu

Located in London, England

Late Shōwa period wardrobe or linen cupboard. The top half has two locking doors and many removable drawers, which could be reformatted for multiple uses. While the base consists of...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Cerused / Glazed Tansu
Cerused / Glazed Tansu

Cerused / Glazed Tansu

Located in London, England

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

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Japanese Tansu Jewelry Chest
Japanese Tansu Jewelry Chest

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 drawer lined with velvet.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet
Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet from the mid 20th century with two drawers and double doors on each side. Bask in the fusion of Chinese craftsmanship with Japanese finesse as ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

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 and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet
Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Distinctive antique-style Korean tansu cabinet featuring traditional butterfly hardware and richly detailed craftsmanship inspired by classic Korean storage chests. Constructed with ...

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Mid-20th Century Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century
Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century

Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Originally used in merchant or kitchen settings, this tansu blends practicality with timeless architectural balance.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet
Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet

Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest, is a masterwork of rustic elegance and traditional craftsmanship. Constructed from richly grained elm wood, the piece is di...

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Late 20th Century South Korean Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet
Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet

Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Asian marquetry Tansu table cabinet is a masterful blend of craftsmanship and functionality. The intricate marquetry inlays form stunning geometric patterns, b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal
Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal

Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A traditional Japanese tansu from the early 1900s, crafted in a warm-toned wood and accented with original antique metal hardware. Featuring a thoughtful mix of shelves, sliding door...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Berlin Iron

Kaidan Tansu Japanese Stair Chest, Japan, 19th Century
Kaidan Tansu Japanese Stair Chest, Japan, 19th Century

Kaidan Tansu Japanese Stair Chest, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare Kaidan Tansu is an original 19th-century Japanese stair chest from the Meiji period (circa 1890). Crafted in richly patinated wood, it combines functional storage with the ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Unusual C.1920s Taisho Period Bow Front Tansu Cabinet
Unusual C.1920s Taisho Period Bow Front Tansu Cabinet

Unusual C.1920s Taisho Period Bow Front Tansu Cabinet

Located in London, GB

An unusual bow front tansu cabinet from C.1920s Japan. Black painted cedar with multiple drawers, curved sliding doors & original brass hardware. You can see the art deco influence.

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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall heavily patinated cedar tansu with multiple drawers, sliding doors & original iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests
1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests

1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet Set includes 2 cabinets with base. Two wood cabinets with antique metal hardware 47 h x 36.25 w x 18 d New leg base plus some re...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet in Dark Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet in Dark Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet in Dark Wood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th-century Japanese tansu with a tightly slatted design and dark, aged finish. The shelved interior makes it ideal as both storage and a statement piece.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). The sliding doors are made of keyaki (zelkova) wood, while the side panels...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Kyushu Tansu, Meiji Period (1868–1912)
Antique Japanese Kyushu Tansu, Meiji Period (1868–1912)

Antique Japanese Kyushu Tansu, Meiji Period (1868–1912)

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest

Located in Fort Collins, CO

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design
19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

Located in New York, NY

19th century Japanese Edo period togidashi (polished out) lacquered tansu chest. Handpainted with detailed hawk feathers in lacquer, no two feathers are a repeat. The piece contains...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Japanese Woven Tansu Cabinet for Functional Storage
Early 20th Century Japanese Woven Tansu Cabinet for Functional Storage

Early 20th Century Japanese Woven Tansu Cabinet for Functional Storage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large primitive early Meiji period Japanese wheeled tansu cabinet. Featuring a total of four sliding with original iron hardware. Heavily patinated with many age old repairs.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet
Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sideboard. Features Korean Tansu inspired styling with applied brass detail. The case is finished in black lacquer with colorful orienta...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. Among traditional Japanese storage furniture, examples of this scale...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu made in Japan. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The soft grain characteristic of cedar and the wood surfa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Hardwood

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

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

This large cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece created by restoring an original Japanese tansu from the Edo period and reimagining it with custom-made sliding doors clad in reclaimed an...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.
French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.

French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Vintage black-painted cabinet from France. Its deep black exterior contrasts beautifully with the warm natural wood inside, giving it both strength and elegance. With glass-fronted d...

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Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

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

A testament to Japanese craftsmanship, this exquisite Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) embodies the serene beauty of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"
Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Meiji style Tansu step chest, etagere or storage cabinet. Made from beautiful elm with traditional staircase form. The cabinet is double sided with intricate pierced fretwor...

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard
Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

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

Overview A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

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Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A tall two section Japanese tansu from the mid 19th century. Nicely patinated cedar with multiple drawers, sliding doors & iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to have been made from the Taisho period to the early Showa period, circa 1910 to 1940s. The front is composed of four sliding doors...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

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 is an old Japanese wooden storage cabinet, believed to date from the Taisho to early Showa period, circa 1910s to 1940s. The front features four sliding doors arranged in a cle...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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, and it has two pieces of artwork that are affixed to the front of the piece. The d...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Japanese Taishō Period Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Japanese Taishō Period Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Japanese Taishō Period Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period antique staircase tansu cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding doors and brown patina. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this tansu cabine...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest
Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest

Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

A beautiful and highly functional antique Japanese Isho Tansu chest that was traditionally used for storing clothing, particularly Kimonos. Constructed in the Taisho Era (1912-1926) ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

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Copper

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu / Meiji 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet / Bamboo
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu / Meiji 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet / Bamboo

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu / Meiji 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet / Bamboo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The front is composed of sliding doors arranged in two sections. The ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Bamboo, Cedar, Wood

Japanese Early 20th Century Wooden Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Japanese Early 20th Century Wooden Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Mirrored Door

Japanese Early 20th Century Wooden Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Mirrored Door

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Tansu clothing cabinet from the early 20th century, with mirrored door and iron hardware. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this tansu ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A finely crafted Japanese Mizuya tansu from the early 20th century, circa 1910s to 1930 (Taisho to early Showa period). Constructed from richly figured keyaki wood, prized for its s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers, reed and rattan design. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Rattan, Reed, Wood

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 small cabinet was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa period and is made from richly grained keyaki (Japanese zelkova wood), one of the most highly valued hardwood...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

A Versatile Ceder Wood Cabinet Featuring a Rare Architectural Grid Back, Perfect as a Room Divider. This exceptional Mizuya Dansu (traditional Japanese kitchen chest) dates to the M...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu
19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu

19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu

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H 68 in W 69 in D 25.5 in

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 sliding doors above and below, and four drawers in the middle. A very useful and ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Japanese Mizuya Tansu

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H 66.5 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese mizuya kitchen tansu on wheels. Lots of storage.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century

Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century. Interior bottom section has been modified to accommodate a TV.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'
Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

Unavailable

H 68.12 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in

Late 19th Century Cypress Japanese Kitchen Chest 'Mizuya Dansu'

Located in CILAVEGNA, IT

The lower part has two big sliding doors decorated with studs, while the upper part is formed by eight drawers of different sizes and four others sliding doors: two of them are made ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Stair Tansu
Stair Tansu

Stair Tansu

Unavailable

H 81.89 in W 54.14 in D 23.63 in

Stair Tansu

Located in CARLTON, AU

This chest drawers in the form of a stairway (Kaidan Tansu) during Edo period (H208cm,W60cm, D137.5cm), and could be displayed separately in two parts. This will fit into the archite...

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu
Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Unavailable

H 63 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Three Level Kiriwood Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Multi-level Japanese Tansu with drawers, cabinets and sliding shelves. Excellent for clothes storage and more

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Kiriwood Three-Level Tansu

Kiriwood Three-Level Tansu

Unavailable

H 59 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in

Kiriwood Three-Level Tansu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kiriwood multi-level tansu with drawers, sliding door cabinets, and original iron handles and fittings. For more photos, contact dealer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Meji Period Clothing Tansu
Meji Period Clothing Tansu

Meji Period Clothing Tansu

Unavailable

H 62 in W 57 in D 15.25 in

Meji Period Clothing Tansu

Located in Wainscott, NY

Clothing Tansu is made in two Stacking Parts. The Decorative iron Hardware is original.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Sendai Tansu
19th Century Japanese Sendai Tansu

19th Century Japanese Sendai Tansu

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 46.25 in D 17.63 in

19th Century Japanese Sendai Tansu

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

19th century Sendai tansu with hand-forged hardware and original keys, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Cabinets

Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu
Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

Unavailable

H 83.5 in W 57 in D 31 in

Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

Located in New York, NY

A large late 19th-early 20th century Japanese staircase Tansu, with sliding doors, and eight steps.

Category

20th Century Japanese Cabinets

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. The tansu with a deep brown-red semi-translucent lacquer finish. The chest with three drawers above a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 29.6 in W 27 in D 14 in

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 crafted from Paulownia / Kiri wood which comes from a tree popularly known as the Em...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Baker Furniture Asian Tansu Chest
Pair of Baker Furniture Asian Tansu Chest

Pair of Baker Furniture Asian Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 27 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

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 the top. Could be used side by side or stack one above another.

Category

20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Japanese Figured Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet
Vintage Japanese Figured Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet

Vintage Japanese Figured Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet

Unavailable

H 48.43 in W 29.14 in D 14.65 in

Vintage Japanese Figured Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegantly minimal 1920s Taisho period Japanese tansu cabinet. Made in two parts with sliding doors and five drawers. The body is pine and the doors and drawer fronts are made from h...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Pine

Wood Sliding Door Japanese Tansu Cabinet on Steel Base w/ Smoke Gray Glass Top
Wood Sliding Door Japanese Tansu Cabinet on Steel Base w/ Smoke Gray Glass Top

Wood Sliding Door Japanese Tansu Cabinet on Steel Base w/ Smoke Gray Glass Top

Located in Mckinney, TX

Tansu- a traditional Japanese storage cabinet, commonly used for storing clothing- or whatever your heart desires! This fabulous piece offers a wide range of use. Put it against the...

Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Sold

H 66.25 in W 47.75 in D 16.25 in

Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu

Located in Peabody, MA

An excellent spare Minimalist example of a Meiji period two-piece Mizuya in Keyaki wood with rich patina. Ample compartmental storage, four sliding doors with delicate pewter finger ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Keyaki & Sugi Tansu Chest 68"H
Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Keyaki & Sugi Tansu Chest 68"H

Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Keyaki & Sugi Tansu Chest 68"H

Located in Portland, OR

This mid Meiji era c1880's Mizuya or kitchen tansu has all the original five drawers and two cabinets behind sliding doors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mizuyas are used to store kitchen implements and dishes. The modern uses are varied but effective.  

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Mizuya Tansu
A Japanese Mizuya Tansu

A Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Sold

H 69 in W 112 in D 21 in

A Japanese Mizuya Tansu

Located in Chicago, IL

A large 2-piece Japanese Mizuya kitchen tansu with 21 drawers and an upper cabinet with 4 sliding doors.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Japanese Mizuya
19th Century Japanese Mizuya

19th Century Japanese Mizuya

Sold

H 60.75 in W 59.5 in D 18.5 in

19th Century Japanese Mizuya

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Japanese Mizuya (kitchen tansu). Composed of two cabinets of the same size stacked.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Mizuya Kitchen Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Mizuya Kitchen Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Mizuya Kitchen Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period Mizuya kitchen tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of sliding doors, eight drawers, carved motifs and iron hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive late 19th century Japanese Meiji period kitchen storage cabinet, called a mizuya. The cabinet crafted of sugi (Japanese cypress), with keyaki (elm) drawers and door fa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This piece of furniture was made using the same traditional and advanced techniques used in the producti...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique cabinet was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was made using traditional and advanced techniques such as those used in the production of Ja...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a Japanese antique cabinet produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was produced using the same traditional and advanced techniques used in the manufactur...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique storage shelf is made from solid chestnut wood. It has an unusual configuration, with glass sliding doors on the top shelf and six drawers on the bottom shelf. It has ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Kitchen Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kitchen tansu for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every kitchen tansu was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kitchen tansu, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A kitchen tansu, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Baker Furniture Company and Century Furniture each produced at least one beautiful kitchen tansu that is worth considering.

How Much is a Kitchen Tansu?

Prices for a kitchen tansu start at $695 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $3,900.

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.

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