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Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet
Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet

Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet

Located in Montreal, QC

Japanese lacquered Meiji Period cabinet.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890
Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A exquisite, fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese black lacquer cabinet on stand with wonderful scrolling gilded decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet
Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest" (late Edo period-Meiji period) / tansu cabinet It is a chest of drawers from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1800-1912) in ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Japanese Meiji period shodona display cabinet
19th Century Japanese Meiji period shodona display cabinet

19th Century Japanese Meiji period shodona display cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous quality and impressive large Japanese hardwood Shodona from the Meiji period, the lovely carved pediment incorporating a large winged bird and having mythical creatures ei...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880
Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880

Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine Japanese carved hardwood display cabinet dating from the Meiji period Profusely carved throughout with birds, flowers, foliage, buildings and traditional landscape scenes The as...

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Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese Tansu, crafted during the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912) from Japanese cedar (sugi).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha
Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha

Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A superb monumental Meiji period hard wood display cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokahama, of rectangular form with three shelves which curl back under themselves like ripples to create an ...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

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

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware
Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware

Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware

Located in Long Island City, NY

In Japan, the tansu was developed during the Edo and Meiji periods as mobile and modular storage. Generally, they were lightweight, sturdy and stackable, with iron handles that would...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Hinged Doors and Drawers, Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Hinged Doors and Drawers, Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Hinged Doors and Drawers, Meiji Period

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This refined antique Japanese cabinet, dating to the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century), reflects the restrained craftsmanship and functional elegance characteristic of t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Antique Two-Piece Black Tansu Meiji Period / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Two-Piece Black Tansu Meiji Period / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Two-Piece Black Tansu Meiji Period / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The Tansu dates from the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912) and is crafted from Japanese cedar (Sugi).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Primitive Meiji Period Japanese Tansu
Primitive Meiji Period Japanese Tansu

Primitive Meiji Period Japanese Tansu

Located in London, GB

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers A late 19th C. Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Of Small proportions. Constructed in cedar with six individual drawers and origina...

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Antique 1870s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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 sideboard/tansu. It was likely to be used as a counter in a shop. Heavily pati...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Keyaki Storage Cabinet, Late Meiji Era, Sliding Doors & Drawers
Japanese Antique Keyaki Storage Cabinet, Late Meiji Era, Sliding Doors & Drawers

Japanese Antique Keyaki Storage Cabinet, Late Meiji Era, Sliding Doors & Drawers

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique keyaki cabinet also reflects a period when exceptional keyaki was used generously in everyday furniture.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box. Created in the Sendai Prefecture during the last...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase
Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Cabinet Vase, circa 1880 A finely detailed Japanese Meiji period cloisonné cabinet vase, dating to the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden drawers to the top right can be removed t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Located in London, GB

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors
Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors

Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors Period: Meiji-Taisho Size: 158 x 56 cm (62.2 x 22 inches) Embrace serenity with these temple cabinet doors from the early 20th ce...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Centennial, CO

A gorgeous antique Japanese two piece kitchen tansu chest (Goshu Mizuya) from the late Meiji period. This stunning tansu from the Kansai region, is so unique in that it is made of el...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period blanket chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and distressed patina. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this wooden blanket chest features a s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Two-Piece Kasane Isho-Dansu Clothing Chest, Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Two-Piece Kasane Isho-Dansu Clothing Chest, Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Two-Piece Kasane Isho-Dansu Clothing Chest, Meiji Period

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

An exceptional and highly authentic example of late 19th-century Japanese craftsmanship, this "Kasane" (chest-on-chest) Isho-dansu dates to the Meiji period (circa 1880–1910). Design...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this tansu chest features a rectan...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with wheels, sliding doors and dark patina. Created in Japan during the second half of the 19th century, this mer...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890
Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890 A fine and elegant Japanese Kannon Biraki tansu of pleasing colour, crafted from lightweight paulowni...

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Isho-Tansu Single-Section Chest with Iron Hardware
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Isho-Tansu Single-Section Chest with Iron Hardware

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Isho-Tansu Single-Section Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

Crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (1868–1912), this authentic single-section Isho-tansu (clothing storage chest) offers a striking combination of traditional craftsmanship, fu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red lacquer, iron hardware, small safe and carrying handles. Created in Japan during the Me...

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

Materials

Iron

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest
Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu chest dating to the late 19th century, combining beautifully figured wood drawer fronts with dark-finished casework and traditional...

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

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Iron

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A late 19th C. Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Of Small proportions. Constructed in cedar with seven individual paper lined drawers and original iron hardware.

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Antique 1870s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions . Four drawers with storage well to top. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with gold, white and green floral décor, brass hardware and blue painted accents. Creat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Wood Cabinet Doors from Meiji-Taisho Period, Japan
Hand-Carved Wood Cabinet Doors from Meiji-Taisho Period, Japan

Hand-Carved Wood Cabinet Doors from Meiji-Taisho Period, Japan

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors Period: Meiji-Taisho Size: 158 x 56 cm (62.2 x 22 inches) Embrace serenity with these temple cabinet doors from the early 20th cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers & Metal Handles & Finishings

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase with Birds circa 1900
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase with Birds circa 1900

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase with Birds circa 1900

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

A finely decorated Japanese Satsuma earthenware miniature cabinet vase dating from the late Meiji period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Japanese Shibayama & Lacquer Shrine Cabinet, Meiji period
Monumental Japanese Shibayama & Lacquer Shrine Cabinet, Meiji period

Monumental Japanese Shibayama & Lacquer Shrine Cabinet, Meiji period

Located in Tarzana, CA

Exhibition-Quality Japanese Shrine Cabinet – Meiji Period, ca. 1880–1900 A rare and important multi-tiered Buddhist shrine cabinet, constructed in pagoda form and richly decorated i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Other

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases
Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

By Ota Jinnoei

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful pair of small cabinet vases, created in Japan circa 1890, during the meiji Imperial period (1868-1912).

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan
Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet
19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet

19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century freestanding Japanese black lacquered and painted table top cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) The cabinet throughout depicting Japanese countryside scenes, vario...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-3 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-3 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-3 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

A remarkable Japanese antique low tansu cabinet, dating from the Meiji period. The cabinet is distinguished by its exceptionally long and low proportions, giving it a strong archite...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

A beautifully understated Japanese antique tansu cabinet dating from the Meiji period. The cabinet is characterized by its exceptionally long and low proportions and a restrained fa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

A beautifully understated Japanese antique tansu cabinet dating from the Meiji period. The cabinet is characterized by its exceptionally long and low proportions and a restrained fa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Japanese Meiju Period Chestnut Tansu Chest with Hand-forged iron
19th Century Japanese Meiju Period Chestnut Tansu Chest with Hand-forged iron

19th Century Japanese Meiju Period Chestnut Tansu Chest with Hand-forged iron

Located in Wainscott, NY

An authentic 19th Century Japanese tansu chest from the Meiji period (circa late 1800's), exemplifying the refined utility and craftsmanship that define traditional Japanese storage ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in London, GB

A large primitive early Meiji period Japanese wheeled tansu cabinet. Featuring a total of four sliding with original iron hardware.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers
Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s). Used by Gyosyonin (peddler...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Gilt Covered Vase with Sea Eagle
A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Gilt Covered Vase with Sea Eagle

A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Gilt Covered Vase with Sea Eagle

By Kinkozan

Located in New York, NY

This vase is a Japanese Satsuma ware example produced during the Meiji period, a time when large cabinet pieces of this scale were created for exhibition and export markets.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Kodansu Tansu Marquetry Table Cabinet Jewelry Chest 1880
Antique Japanese Meiji Kodansu Tansu Marquetry Table Cabinet Jewelry Chest 1880

Antique Japanese Meiji Kodansu Tansu Marquetry Table Cabinet Jewelry Chest 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Japanese marquetry and parquetry Meiji period Jewelry chest, table cabinet or Kodansu, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Ebony, Elm, Cypress

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, stands as a masterful example of Japanese craftsmanship and cultural symbolism.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest on Fitted Wood Stand
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest on Fitted Wood Stand

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest on Fitted Wood Stand

Located in Norton, MA

Diminutive Meiji Period Storage Cabinet, early 20th c., having a red painted surface and black painted hardware and corner mounts, with side handles, six drawers and one cabinet door...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Metal

Asian Shodan in Wood with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays — Meiji Period
Asian Shodan in Wood with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays — Meiji Period

Asian Shodan in Wood with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays — Meiji Period

Located in Porto, PT

An excellent Asian shodana from the Shibayama Meiji period, circa 1880, is considered one of the finest examples of antique Shibayama cabinets that can be found.

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Good Meiji Period Shibayama Cabinet
Good Meiji Period Shibayama Cabinet

Good Meiji Period Shibayama Cabinet

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H 81 in W 48 in D 12 in

Good Meiji Period Shibayama Cabinet

Located in Darwen, GB

A good Meiji period Shibayama cabinet. With an elaborately carved and pierced dragon cornice above an arrangement of wonderful shibayama and gold lacquered doors, drawers and panels.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

1900's Meiji Period Carved Cabinet
1900's Meiji Period Carved Cabinet

1900's Meiji Period Carved Cabinet

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H 79.5 in W 57 in D 24 in

1900's Meiji Period Carved Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is the most amazing hand carved piece of furniture I have ever seen. It is carved by a Meiji Japanese master carver whom, I was told by the previous owner, lived in France. Th...

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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

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

Located in Savannah, GA

Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century. Interior bottom section has been modified to accommodate a TV. Part of the back bottom section has been removed for the o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870
Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

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H 55.52 in W 34.65 in D 13.39 in

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

Located in East Sussex, GB

A small Japanese hardwood Meiji period Shibayama inlaid cabinet (shodana) dating from circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer

Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu
Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

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H 83.5 in W 57 in D 31 in

Meiji Period Japanese Staircase Tansu

Located in New York, NY

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

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20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest
Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

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H 36 in W 42 in D 17 in

Meiji Period Japanese Kimono Chest

Located in Irvington, NY

19th Century lacquered Japanese Kimono chest with original color and hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period
Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period

Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very large, heavy and unique Japanese ten-drawer elm cabinet with beautifully decorated doors and lacquer finish. Cabinet is constructed of thick slabs of elm with a richly colo...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period
Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

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H 66.15 in W 42.13 in D 27.96 in

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Rare Japanese Shibayama cabinet with multiple drawers and sliding panels. The two central leaves reveal a precious compartment with multiple drawers, entirely covered in nashiji lacq...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period
Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period

Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period

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H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in

Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Precious and rare small kazaridana lacquered on all sides with two drawers and three panels decorated with fish, landscapes and birds. The removable panel reveals a locker with a sma...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Cabinet in Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Japanese Cabinet in Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Japanese Cabinet in Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

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H 61.03 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in

Japanese Cabinet in Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

This Japanese Shibayama guilded cabinet from the Japanese Meiji period with cabinets, doors and shelves.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Circular Display Cabinet
Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Circular Display Cabinet

Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Circular Display Cabinet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period carved hardwood circular display cabinet, in the form of a drum with a mirror back and three asymmetric shelves with a dragon support, all behind a single glass plate,...

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900
Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900

Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900

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H 15.95 in W 16.15 in D 10.83 in

Japanese lacquer cabinet, Meiji period, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Small Japanese lacquer cabinet from the Meiji period with two doors and a drawer as well as side handles.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Gold

Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

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H 38.19 in W 31.7 in D 14.77 in

Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A beautiful early 20th C. Meiji period sliding door tansu cabinet. Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Maki-E Cabinet
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Maki-E Cabinet

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Maki-E Cabinet

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H 55.52 in W 56.3 in D 29.14 in

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Maki-E Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This black lacquer kazaridana (display cabinet) was crafted in the Meiji period in Japan.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Vitrines

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Table Jewellery Collectors Cabinet
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Table Jewellery Collectors Cabinet

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Table Jewellery Collectors Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A Japanese Specimen Wood Tansu Table Cabinet, Circa 1900 Meiji Period A masterpiece of craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Copper

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

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive late 19th century Japanese Meiji period kitchen storage cabinet, called a mizuya.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Round Display Cabinet Meiji Period
Japanese Round Display Cabinet Meiji Period

Japanese Round Display Cabinet Meiji Period

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H 53.55 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in

Japanese Round Display Cabinet Meiji Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fantastic display cabinet, Meiji period, with shelves, drawers, doors and sliding doors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tribal Vitrines

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese lacquered table cabinet from the Meiji period
19th Century Japanese lacquered table cabinet from the Meiji period

19th Century Japanese lacquered table cabinet from the Meiji period

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century Japanese lacquered table cabinet from the Meiji period, having a shaped top in the typical Japanese style, the top, sides and front lacquered with floral decoration, the...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Meiji Period Hinoki Tansu
Meiji Period Hinoki Tansu

Meiji Period Hinoki Tansu

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H 68.6 in W 75 in D 21 in

Meiji Period Hinoki Tansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Meiji period hinoki wood Tansu. Made in Japan, circa late 19th century.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, Japan
19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, Japan

19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century black lacquer cabinet on stand, Meiji Period, Japan.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Elm Keyaki Meiji Period Marquetry Shadona Cabinet Etagere, 1880
Antique Japanese Elm Keyaki Meiji Period Marquetry Shadona Cabinet Etagere, 1880

Antique Japanese Elm Keyaki Meiji Period Marquetry Shadona Cabinet Etagere, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine antique Japanese Meiji period marquetry (Yosegi Zaiku) cabinet/etagere cabinet (Shadona), circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet
Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

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H 55 in W 28 in D 13 in

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful signed and finely detail Japanese Meiji period Shibayama cabinet. Many of the individual lacquer panels are signed by the artist.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Rare Rustic Early Meiji Period Paper & Cedar Tansu/Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Rare Rustic Early Meiji Period Paper & Cedar Tansu/Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Rare Rustic Early Meiji Period Paper & Cedar Tansu/Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A rare heavily patinated 19th C. paper & cedar tansu cabinet. Simply constructed with two sliding doors & three drawers complete with original brass & iron hardware.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Kanto Style Kiri Wood Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Japanese Meiji Period Kanto Style Kiri Wood Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Japanese Meiji Period Kanto Style Kiri Wood Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood two-part kitchen cabinet in the Kanto style with sliding doors, parchment paper and drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

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. It is simple and cool, with no useless decorations. The door moves smoothly. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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Meiji Period Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meiji period cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every meiji period cabinet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect meiji period cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A meiji period cabinet, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Meiji Period Cabinet?

The average selling price for a meiji period cabinet at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $250,000 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.

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