Lacquer Tansu

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest with Gold Leaf and Mon Design.

An outstanding 19th century black lacquer tansu decorated overall in hand applied gilt lacquer (maki-e) motifs depicting flower-heads, prunus, scholarly objects and assorted good luc...

A small beautifully black lacquered tansu chest with original hardware and having seven drawers.

This traditional Japanese Tansu chest was made with brown lacquered elmwood.

Darkened to a matte black with heated lacquer, the distinctive iron hardware has developed rich patina from years of use and elegantly contrasts the red-brown color of the tansu's sh...

Mid-20th century brass mounted red lacquered sideboard / tansu campaign chest with profuse engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing 3 fitted interior ...

Mid 20th century brass mounted red lacquered lingerie / tansu campaign high chest with profuse engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing 4 small fitted...

Red lacquered tansu (chest of drawers)used for storing clothes.

In contrast to the more common black-lacquered Tansu, this piece is distinguished by the grayish tones characteristic of chestnut wood, which envelop the entire form in a calm and re...

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts, c. 1880 Overall measures: 34 ½” x 16” x 48 ¾” high.

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home as needed.

Generously proportioned mid-century chest in black lacquer with brass strapwork, in the manner of a Korean bandaji (blanket chest).

This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted with five (5) drawers in a beautifully selected grained wood and finished in rich red lacquered sid...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. 100% original, handcrafted and not your average tansu. This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand c...

This beautiful Japanese Taishō-era tansu is finished in a striking two-tone palette of deep black and reddish burnt orange lacquer, showcasing the elegance of traditional craftsmansh...

A Japanese Tansu cabinet of lacquered wood and waxed steel; having six drawers, one door and two sliding doors.

Tansu cabinet, black lacquer. Japan, The Meiji era (1868-1912) the cabinet is in 2 parts.

Japanese tansu cabinet, chest of drawers, with classic lacquer finish, including the persimmon orange/red finish on front, all with lovely patina.

This example is a two-piece, chest-on-chest tansu (isho kasane-tansu), a clothing chest with multiple drawers used for storing fine clothing, official attire and small valuables.

Black lacquered pine wood fitted with original iron handles and hardware.

There are numerous lock plates but the locks have over time become inoperable and no key is necessary and no risk of getting locked out. This tansu has a red lacquer finish and all t...

These Japanese Tansus are from the Meiji Period and are placed on top of newly made custom metal bases.

Dated to the late 19th century, this Meiji-era example is a lacquered chest-on-chest clothing tansu (isho dansu), designed for storing clothing, bedding, and other household items.

Antique clothing chest with upper locking drawers. Taller than standard indicating this was made for a samurai class. Traditional motifs in iron detail and original lacquer finish sh...

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu, Meiji period The marquetry is composed of keyayaki (zelkova) and kakinoki (persimmon) wood.

A rarely seen pair of Japanese tansu styled cabinets by Century Furniture with solid brass hardware, circa 1980s.

A Tansu chest of drawers from Japan. Showa period, mid-20th century. Clear cedar, with elmwood in red finish on the top and sides. Six drawers, bronze pulls.

The most distinctive feature of this piece is its naturally distressed lacquer. Please note that due to the age and the thick, traditional application of the urushi, the lacquer surf...

An antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period two piece tansu chest in red lacquer and akamatsu wood with hand forged iron hardware and applied brass “Tsuru-Kame” decoration depictin...

A fine single section Japanese Meiji period lacquered keyaki wood choba (merchant's tansu) fitted with unusual high quality locks, the figured top above one long drawer over two slid...

This large size black & red mizuya tansu cabinet is, a product of late 19th century, circa 1840s - 1870s (late Edo period), guessing from the style and the condition.

A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron hardware.

The tansu presents a rectangular top sitting above a meticulously organized façade.

A Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with reddish brown lacquer and iron hardware.

This is a 140 year old antique Japanese red lacquered suzuribako from the late Meiji Era c. 1880's.

Born during the 19th century, this wooden tansu is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry.

A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware, six exterior drawers and safe. Discover the intricate beauty and functional elegance ...

A Japanese staircase Tansu cabinet from the Meiji period. Crafted from pine and elm wood with black lacquer.

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Taisho Era Kiri Wood Kodansu Personal Tansu Chest w...

This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of Japanese cedar and finished with urushi (Japanese lacquer), it has developed a beautifully weathered ...

Graceful while being substantial, this beautiful tansu is the height of elegance and orderliness.

A Japanese dark red and black lacquered tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with five drawers and two sliding doors.

Japan, a fine tall Meiji period lacquered tansu from “Wakasa,” three sections, superb original red/ orange lacquer, with fine quality Kiri wood construction and fine, original "crane...

Chinese jewelry armoire, chest or dresser featuring hand painted detail of pagodas, landscapes, birds, and florals with brass banded accents and butterfly pulls. Circa lst half of 20...

A Japanese Meiji period six-drawer tansu chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and red lacquer.

Red lacquer ship’s tansu (chest).

Pair of antique late 19th century Meiji period lacquered Tansu chests. Originally a two part stacking chest, these were modified in the mid-20th Century as flanking chests and fitted...

A high quality Japanese Tansu. The motives goes all around and is meant to be used as a free standing piece.

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 & conditions.

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 & conditions.

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 & conditions.

This mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji period (1868-1912) , estimate from the style & conditions.

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 & co...

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 &...

Mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Manufactured in Kaei 5 (1852), late Edo period, fully made of quality Kiri (Paulownia) solid wood.

Chic black lacquered pre-war Japanese clothing tansu chest. Made of lacquered Kiri (Paulownia) wood.

An Excellent pair of Chinese lacquered cabinets or nightstands decorated with hard stone and mother of pearl carvings of flora and fauna. These dark brown chests are matching in size...

Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door in the f...

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

New finds from a Kominka in Ibaraki pref, Japan. This mid-size wooden closet is a product of 1930s - 40s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, conditions, also hearing from...

This is an old wooden storage box made in Japan. It is thought to date from around the Meiji period and is made of cedar. It has a simple design with no metal fittings. The overall m...

This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...

A Japanese antique storage and display cabinet crafted entirely from solid Japanese cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Originally used as a merchandise display shelf in a long-estab...

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

This Japanese antique small chest of drawers (kohikidashi) was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Made from sugi (Japanese cedar), it shows a mellow, time-softened patina with s...

This Japanese low table (zataku) was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912) from sugi (Japanese cedar) and finished with kakishibu (persimmon tannin combined with pine soot), creating ...

New finds from the old-established family house in Ibaraki pref, Kanto area, Japan. Had been kept with care at the 2nd floor to avoid the humidity , even it was used as the exterior ...