Antique Tansu

Rare Korean tansu in original untouched condition. In three sections with a pair of doors in each section; the two upper sections with drawers.

Japanese tansu two-part chest.... bare wood with a wax finish.... black metal hardware....

Gorgeous patina. wonderful example of a Kuruma tansu. This piece is in excellent condition considering its age and use.

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case features four small fitted drawers, while both upper and lower cases have central doors...

Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers.

Various signs of age and use include a timeworn age patina with various expected scratches, nicks, impressions, edge chips and general wear. The Tansu is lacking a key and one of the...

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with iron hardware.

The unique antique tansu — an elegant piece of furniture with deep Japanese roots.

A beautifully weathered Japanese Mizuya Dansu distinguished by its warm patina, hand-crafted details, and quietly architectural form. Sliding doors, open shelving, and small drawers ...

This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the center with half-face hinge; the lock can be opened by a key.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Antique Japanese Katana (sword) tansu, hand forged iron lock plate and hirute handles.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1900s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

This exquisite vintage Asian marquetry Tansu table cabinet is a masterful blend of craftsmanship and functionality.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

It typically features four large drawers with smaller drawers in the lower section, fitted with original iron handles and hardware. Traditionally used for storing clothing and texti...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1900s.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece of Japanese furniture of this time period. Nicely patinated with original forged ir...

A traditional Japanese tansu from the early 1900s, crafted in a warm-toned wood and accented with original antique metal hardware.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.

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

Taisho Japanese Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Presentation Box This Japanese box, made in the Asakusa district of Tokoyo in the Okada Sunshodo, was created circa 1920s.

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.

This Early 20th-Century Korean Tansu Chest is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship, featuring intricate hand-forged hardware and a beautifully aged patina.

Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The square crates have a house shaped roof made of an ebonized wood at a pitched angle.

Size: W610×H490×D300mm 9kg Estimated packaging size: 70cm x 60cm x 40cm, 25kg This is an old Japanese chest of drawers. The doors are decorated with vertical latticework. It's a tr...

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.

A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions .

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

A large heavily patinated Edo period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar & elm with two sliding doors & three internal drawers.

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

This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period. The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...

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

This is a Japanese antique cabinet made in the Meiji period. This is a masterpiece that highlights traditional techniques and craftsmanship, and has two shelves with sliding doors. ...

This piece is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture a...

In Japan, the tansu was developed during the Edo and Meiji periods as mobile and modular storage.

An unusual bow front tansu cabinet from C.1920s Japan. Black painted cedar with multiple drawers, curved sliding doors & original brass hardware.

Korean elm chest with original brass hardware. The chest has a nice patina. Inside has three pull-out drawers and an open space.

This is an antique Japanese small Tansu, distinguished by its unusually compact scale and beautifully balanced proportions.

Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Guaranteed to be authentic as described.

The powerful wood grain, unique to zelkova wood, is instantly captivating. The flowing grain spreads across the entire front, creating a beauty reminiscent of a painting. With its ...

1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet Set includes 2 cabinets with base.

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu distinguished by its broad, stable proportions and its remarkably quiet presence, achieved through an almost complete absence of ornamentation.

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

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

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.

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century.