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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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.

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

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 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu distinguished by its broad, stable proportions and its quiet, unadorned presence.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

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 Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period.

Category

Antique Late 19th 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.

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 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, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Hardwood

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).

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

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This 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

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

Located in London, GB

A large heavily patinated Edo period Tansu/sideboard.

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 crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

Category

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its commanding, almost square silhouette and the orderly composition of drawers in a variety of sizes. The balanced...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 approach to utilitarian furniture.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

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 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. Its deep, rich, darkened patina—cultivated ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

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 Japanese black Tansu chest, distinguished by its commanding horizontal proportions and deep black finish that radiates a quiet yet powerful presence.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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

Relatively larger than a typical Mizuya tansu, Having storage capacity with wide & deep drawers on the bottom.

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 multiple drawers, sliding doors & iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

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 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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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 powerful and dignified piece, the culmination of the skills and aesthetic sense of th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo 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 quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

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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 practical piece of furniture. Heavily patinated through years of use with original iro...

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Antique 1820s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese c1890 Keyaki Sugi Merchant Tansu Sliding Door Cabinet Meiji 54"
Antique Japanese c1890 Keyaki Sugi Merchant Tansu Sliding Door Cabinet Meiji 54"

Antique Japanese c1890 Keyaki Sugi Merchant Tansu Sliding Door Cabinet Meiji 54"

Located in Portland, OR

Restored with the conservative approach we've practiced for over four decades: retaining the authentic patina and aged character that collectors prize, while stabilizing and revitali...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Japanese mobile storage units, often made of wood, featuring intricate joinery and iron ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

1820s-1860s 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 / apothecary chest).

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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

It gives gentle impression, as well as Wabi Sabi 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 9.92 in / h 5.04 in actual it...

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

It is a masterclass in functional Edo-period art, preserved with its original character intact. Unlike larger household chests, the Temoto-tansu was intended for personal, close-at-...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu

Unavailable

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.

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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

Unavailable

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 thick rosewood veneer. The storage composition has multiple drawers of varying size...

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).

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).

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. (1800s-1860s) Such black tansu is rarely found in Japan year by year.

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

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) and is made of cedar wood.

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 material used is cedar wood with a beautiful grain.

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

With my 20 years of experience as a buyer, I will re-propose Japanese antiques from a 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 thought to have been made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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

This account consists of five companies. As for me, I specialize in carefully selected Japanese antiques. With 20 years of experience, we re-propose Japanese antiques from a new pers...

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).

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 made of cedar wood. It has a simple and beautiful design with no unnecessary dec...

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 era. (1860s-1920s). All materials are solid cedar. Simple design with minimal wast...

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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

Description This exceptional Japanese merchant’s chest (Tansu), dating from the Meiji Period (late 19th century), is a masterclass in understated elegance and functional art.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese tansu. It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period, and the main material is pine wood. It is believed to have originally been used as a cupboa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Chestnut, Pine

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu cabinet made in Japan. Its horizontally extended, well-balanced proportions create a calm visual anchor, bringing a quiet sense of weight and stability ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

Materials

Chestnut, 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 cabinet made in Japan. Quietly commanding attention, it possesses a strong yet refined presence, offering both functionality and sculptural beauty.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Iron

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Overview: This authentic Japanese Tansu (storage chest) features a long, low-profile design that perfectly suits modern living spaces. Dating from the early 20th century, this piece ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Minimalist 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

A beautifully aged Japanese tansu cabinet crafted from solid cedar, dating to the late 19th century (Meiji period). This low, horizontal chest embodies the quiet strength and restrai...

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese tansu. It was used around the Meiji period and is made primarily of cedar. The naturally peeling paint on the front expresses a natural beauty that could no...

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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).

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).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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 furniture. Material is Japanese cedar. Over the years, through repeated restoration a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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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.