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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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

and featuring original iron hardware. This large-scale storage piece embodies refined simplicity, with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, 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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Description This exceptional Japanese merchant’s chest (Tansu), dating from the Meiji Period (late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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

$3,200Sale Price|28% Off

H 50.01 in W 61.42 in D 29.93 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan
Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

$500

H 20.28 in W 28.15 in D 13 in

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

larger tansu features six compartments, making it both a practical storage solution and a work of art

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving
Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

$5,800

H 54 in W 67 in D 16 in

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

Located in New York, US

Beautiful open shelved Tansu sourced in Japan

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

$10,036

H 33.86 in W 65.95 in D 29.93 in

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

$2,925Sale Price|35% Off

H 37.8 in W 65.56 in D 19.89 in

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old, large sideboard made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese medicine chest (kusuri-tansu). The overwhelming sense of volume

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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1990s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese Tansu. Judging by the condition of the metal parts, it appears to be

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

$3,600Sale Price|28% Off

H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu. Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Drawer Chest Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Drawer Chest Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Drawer Chest Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique low board made in Japan. Its low, stable stance and long, well-balanced

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Iron

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

A Large Early 19th C. Late Edo Period Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Wabi
A Large Early 19th C. Late Edo Period Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Wabi

A Large Early 19th C. Late Edo Period Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Wabi

Located in London, GB

An eight drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very

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Antique 1820s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

prefecture, Japan. This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

1850s-1890s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock

Located in Lomita, CA

This is slightly larger than many so-called "tansu" chests, which were originally traditional

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912
Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Its simple sliding panel

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

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

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

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

element of this Tansu. drawer inner large - w 16.93 in / d 9.92 in / h 5.04 in small - w 10.04 in / d

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

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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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest
Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest

Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest

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H 34.5 in W 60.5 in D 27.25 in

Japanese Kuruma Tansu Large Wheeled Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Kuruma-dansu, a wheeled storage chest traditionally kept in the Kura (storeroom) containing valuables, thus the wheels are for quick evacuation. This version is constructed ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Cypress

Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Large Japanese 3-section clothing chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Elm, Rosewood

Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very rare and old Japanese large Tansu. Furniture made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). The material

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

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

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

antiques. This is a very old Japanese large Tansu. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large Tansu made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

new point of view. This is a very old large Tansu made in Japan. It is a furniture of Meiji era

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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 Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old, large Tansu made in Japan. It is an unusual style with a vertical structure, and is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

very old Tansu made in Japan. It is a furniture of Meiji era. (1860s-1900s) The materials are zelkova

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

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 Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old large type chest of drawers made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / Early 20th / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / Early 20th / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / Early 20th / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Overview: This authentic Japanese Tansu (storage chest) features a long, low-profile design that

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Early 20th Century Japanese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese tansu. It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period, and the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Chestnut, Pine

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

A beautifully aged Japanese tansu cabinet crafted from solid cedar, dating to the late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese tansu. It was used around the Meiji period and is made primarily of cedar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Storage Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Storage Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Storage Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is made of cedar wood. The door is a double structure kannon-door. It is a very rare type. The design ...

Category

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It is estimated that it was around the Meiji period, and the main parts are all made of zelkova. It is speculated that everything made of zelkova wa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old large Japanese Tansu. This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). It is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1910s / Wabi Sabi Mingei / Side board
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1910s / Wabi Sabi Mingei / Side board

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1910s / Wabi Sabi Mingei / Side board

Located in Kawagoe-Shi, JP

Tansu (chest of drawers) made during the Meiji period (1860-1910) in Japan. Traditional Japanese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei

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

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi

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

Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

perspective. This is an old Japanese large Tansu. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period
Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period

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H 64 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Marino, CA

A finely crafted large Japanese kitchen tansu “mizuya dansu” with nine doors and ten drawers

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu

Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu

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H 59.45 in W 59.45 in D 19.3 in

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

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Elm, Cedar, Paper

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large impressive antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu cabinet (kitchen chest) in 2 sections, made of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Chestnut, Cypress

19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers
19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers

19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century tansu consisting of two stacked tansus. A fantastic shop chest that would make a very

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood

Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard constructed in cedar with two sliding

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sideboards

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Brass, Iron

Large Wabi Wabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Large Wabi Wabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Large Wabi Wabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar with two sliding

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Cedar

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

Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Large two section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, late 19th century. Interior has been modified for bar use

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Elm

Japanese Antique Large Stacking Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Stacking Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Stacking Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a Stacking Tansu made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 19thCentury / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 19thCentury / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 19thCentury / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Overview A masterful representation of Japanese Mingei (folk art), this 19th-century Mizuya Dansu (kitchen cabinet) hails from the Tohoku region of Northern Japan. Constructed from s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Cedar

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel
Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large black Tansu made in Japan. It is a rare and valuable piece made in the Meiji period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large black Tansu made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cabinet called a tansu. It is made of cedar and is thought to date from the

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Iron

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large black Tansu made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Box Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Box Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Box Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese large sideboard. Made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Box Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Box Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Box Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese large sideboard. Made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Large Early Meiji Period Bleached-Out Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Large Early Meiji Period Bleached-Out Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Large Early Meiji Period Bleached-Out Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large heavily patinated bleached-out early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar

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Antique 1870s Japanese Sideboards

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Iron

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

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

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese black cabinet. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and cedar is the main material. It was used in private houses in the Kanto region. Normally, there a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

Large Japanese Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Large Japanese Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers

Large Japanese Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

An outstanding Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood (elm) tansu of large size with 8 drawers, 3 large

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

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Iron

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese tansu. It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period and is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Iron

Rare Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Stepped Tansu/Sideboard
Rare Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Stepped Tansu/Sideboard

Rare Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Stepped Tansu/Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A rare mid 19th C. Japanese tansu in raw stripped cedar. Stepped on one end originally for access

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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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 Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old large Japanese Black Tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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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 Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old and large Japanese Tansu. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cabinet called "Mizuya Tansu". It is used in the Tohoku region of Japan

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar, Pine

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique black Tansu chest from Japan. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Cedar

1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi
1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi

1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from the old house's barn, near the ruins of the castle. This large size black & red

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood

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 Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old large black Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Large Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large tansu you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every large tansu was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large tansu — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A large tansu is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Large Tansu?

The average selling price for a large tansu at 1stDibs is $5,278, while they’re typically $2,100 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.