Mid Century Tansu

Tansu Furniture

Edo Tansu

Mid-20th Century Japanese Todana Tansu, Softwood, Minimalist Design

$1,314

Mid-20th Century Japanese Todana Tansu, Softwood, Minimalist Design

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Japanese todana tansu. Wear consistent with age and use. Asian - Regional Art - Minimalism Antique Japanese todana tansu. 2 sliding doors with wide horizontal slats. Iron...

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Mid-20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

I love the vintage look of these- give your interior real Mid-century authenticity.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

$2,600

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Saitama Prefecture in Japan’s Kanto region, this mizuya tansu is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1850s, based on its construction, materials, surf...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Korean Tansu / cabinet

$3,514

Korean Tansu / cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Interior lined with paper with written characters. Korea, mid-19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

$785

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Distinctive antique-style Korean tansu cabinet featuring traditional butterfly hardware and richly detailed craftsmanship inspired by classic Korean storage chests. Constructed with ...

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Mid-20th Century Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers

$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

3 fabulous 20th-century Japanese-style stacking Tansu chests of drawers. Each section can be used separately for versatility or stacked together to save space. Originally used to ...

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Mid-20th Century American Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks

$1,120Sale Price|30% Off

20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century Korean elm rice bin or cabinet. A rectangular form made from elm with a removable top for storage. The interior is paper lined with calligraphy. The chest is made using ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

$3,225

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet from the mid 20th century with two drawers and double doors on each side.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood

$5,122

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood

Located in Torino, IT

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Iron

1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers

$600Sale Price|36% Off

1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions. Remaining original paint gives a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

$3,000

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition. The original urushi lacquer has a ni...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

$4,300

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

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$900

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,200

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$980

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,088Sale Price|20% Off

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid tall size, Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji era (circa 1860s - 1910s) , estimate from the style & conditions....

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

$1,290

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

$2,500

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from late Edo period, circa 1820s–1850s based on its tradition...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

$1,360

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

$1,100 / set

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kura (the traditional style warehouse) of old established tea shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the pr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

$8,292Sale Price|20% Off

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 doors & three internal drawers. Original forged iron hardware. Many age old repair...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

$3,059Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$1,600

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

1970s Vintage Asian Rosewood Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware

$956Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Vintage Asian Rosewood Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware

By James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A compact jewel of Asian craftsmanship, this rosewood chest blends ornate detail with purposeful form. The body is crafted from richly figured rosewood, its grain deep and warm, wi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

$6,511Sale Price|20% Off

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

$4,200

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

$4,741

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

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Product of Mid to late Edo period (1820s-1860s / Early to Mid 19th Century), estimate from the style & conditions.

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

$2,240

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

As an authentic mid-19th century Edo-period piece, this chest shows natural signs of age inherent to Japanese antique furniture.

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

Materials

Iron

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

$3,000

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 doors and dark, timeworn finish reflect the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. The surface...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Period c1850's Sugi Wood Chobadansu Merchant Chest Tansu 37"W

$3,950

Japanese Edo Period c1850's Sugi Wood Chobadansu Merchant Chest Tansu 37"W

Located in Portland, OR

Japanese Sugi Wood Chobadansu Merchant Chest Late Edo Period Tansu Japan, late Edo period, c. 1850s 42.5"H × 37"W × 17"D (108 × 94 × 43 cm); approx. 65 lbs (29.5 kg) A well-propo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1860’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer

$1,295

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1860’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868-1912) kodansu (personal ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Ebonized Chinoiserie Chest

$1,200

Vintage Ebonized Chinoiserie Chest

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fantastic mid-century Chinoiserie/Tansu chest combining eastern aesthetic influences with western construction & craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Antique Japanese Todana Tansu

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H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in

Antique Japanese Todana Tansu

Located in Brussels , BE

Antique Japanese todana tansu. 2 sliding doors with wide horizontal slats. Iron hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Pair of Baker Furniture Asian Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 27 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Baker Furniture Asian Tansu Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Baker furniture Asian Tansu chest with metal accent, one of the top door swing open from the top. Could be used side by side or stack one above another.

Category

20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 23.82 in D 12.6 in

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Charming little tansu with two sliding panels and multiple drawers in very good original condition. Original wrought iron fittings, magnificent patina acquired over time. Japan, late...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Kusuri Tansu, 'Japanese Medicine Chest', Showa period, '1926-1989'

Unavailable

H 19 in W 18.5 in D 7.5 in

Kusuri Tansu, 'Japanese Medicine Chest', Showa period, '1926-1989'

Located in Stockbridge, MA

Kusuri Tansu, (Japanese Medicine Chest). Showa period, (1926-1989). This Japanese medicine chest from Shiga, Japan is completely original with old round polymer drawer pulls and numb...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Elm Burl Brass Tansu Chinoiserie Keepsake Jewelry Chest Table Cabinet

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H 23 in W 14 in D 21.5 in

Vintage Elm Burl Brass Tansu Chinoiserie Keepsake Jewelry Chest Table Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century tansu inspired chest featuring elm burl wood case with a heavy adornment of brass accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henredon Tansu Style Mahogany Campaign Chest

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H 20 in W 39 in D 18.5 in

Henredon Tansu Style Mahogany Campaign Chest

By Henredon

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Midcentury tansu style mahogany campaign chest by Henredon. Features a low, two drawer design with etched brass hardware and handles decorated in an Asian motif. Heavy and solid with...

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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Mid 19th Century Isho Tansu

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H 43.75 in W 35 in D 16 in

Japanese Mid 19th Century Isho Tansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isho tansu, mid 19th c. meiji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Full Size Japanese Mid Century Step Tansu

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H 69 in W 52.5 in D 14.5 in

Full Size Japanese Mid Century Step Tansu

Located in Peabody, MA

Full size mid-century Japanese step tansu with ironwork hardware, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Tansu Chest from Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century

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H 48 in W 45 in D 18 in

Tansu Chest from Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Tansu chest of drawers from Japan. Showa period, mid-20th century.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Korean Pine Tansu Dowry Silver Chest Buffet Server Cabinet Campaign

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H 38 in W 48 in D 19 in

Mid Century Korean Pine Tansu Dowry Silver Chest Buffet Server Cabinet Campaign

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-century Korean pine brass mounted silverware chest, sideboard / tansu.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet

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H 52 in W 22 in D 16 in

Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet

Located in Fort Washington, MD

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

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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet

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H 47 in W 42 in D 18 in

Mid-20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet

Located in Fort Washington, MD

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

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Mid-20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...

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

Materials

Pine

A 19th Century Japanese Pine Tansu

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H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Pine Tansu

Located in London, GB

Japanese, circa 1860 A mid-nineteenth century pine Tansu, breaking into two composite chests with wrought iron carrying handles and decorated with circular patinated wrought iron fi...

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

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H 46.5 in W 38 in D 17 in

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid 19th c. Kiri wood tansu with "gravity" forged iron handles. Called Gravity pulls because they hand like a graceful loose rope. Secret drawer at bottom right corner. From Sendai,...

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

Materials

Iron

Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 40.5 in W 37 in

Natural Wood Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Elegant natural wood tansu chest in two pieces.

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Tansu Cabinet

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H 20.48 in W 39.97 in L 20.48 in

Pair of Japanese Tansu Cabinet

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Vintage Tansu cabinet originally used to store Kimono. The inside dimensions of the drawers are below: The 1st to 9th drawers from the top: W 93 x D 38 H 5.5 cm The 2nd drawer f...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in kiri wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...

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

Materials

Pine

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

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H 41.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc. Isho Dansu (clothing tansu). Fully functional drawers, two sections which latch together.. Two toned finish. Intricate metal work. Handsome piece.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Shagreen Apothecary Tansu

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H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Shagreen Apothecary Tansu

Located in New Windsor, NY

Japanese shagreen clad mini tansu. Beautifully cast and engraved floral and scrolled hardware, hinges and mounts. Block front cabinet with two doors and five interior drawers support...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet

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H 17 in W 24.5 in

Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Asian scholar's chest configured with four upper drawers over lower cabinet. Beautifully appointed with striking brass butterfly hardware and hinges. Richly grained two-tone finish. ...

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Mid-20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu

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H 31.5 in W 31.3 in D 16.15 in

Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu

Located in London, GB

A Meiji period portable merchant's chest or "Tansu" in kiri wood with wrought iron mounts and handles.

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

Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets

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H 33.86 in W 34.26 in D 24.02 in

Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded patina. Still very sturdy with typical tip out panels. Rare to find one, let alone a p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard

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H 38 in W 49 in D 20.25 in

Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Midcentury Korean brass mounted elm sideboard / tansu, with profuse engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing five fitted interior upper drawers, and t...

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Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Japanese Old Shelf Drawer / Tansu Chest / Wooden Exhibition Stand

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H 39.61 in W 11.97 in D 11.82 in

20th Century Japanese Old Shelf Drawer / Tansu Chest / Wooden Exhibition Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is made of paulownia wood and cedar wood. The front is made of paulownia wood, the sides and back are made of cedar, and the top is made of cedar. It is from the early to mid Show...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Other

Vintage Japanese Todana Tansu Storage Cabinet Console Chest Nightstand Side Tabl

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H 22.5 in W 34.5 in D 23.5 in

Vintage Japanese Todana Tansu Storage Cabinet Console Chest Nightstand Side Tabl

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid Century Japanese Todana Tansu. Features a rectangular mortise and tenon frame made from elm with two sliding doors that open to three drawers with Meiji style hardware and acces...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880

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H 41.5 in W 51 in D 16 in

Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home and could accompany their owners in long-distance trave...

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

Materials

Iron

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Mid Century Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century tansu available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century tansu was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century tansu — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mid century tansu is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century tansu has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Alessandro for Baker Furniture and Henredon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Tansu?

A mid century tansu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,025, while the lowest priced sells for $1,650 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

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These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.