Mizuya Tansu
Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exceptional 19th-century Japanese mizuya tansu originates from the late Edo–Meiji period and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese vintage Storage Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu", Sideboards Early Showa '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
traditional Japanese kitchen cabinet, or Mizuya Tansu, designed to store tableware and cooking utensils
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Materials
Cypress
$2,150
H 38.75 in W 55.6 in D 14.85 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$4,800
H 69.3 in W 72.25 in D 24.02 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$4,000
H 30.4 in W 66.23 in D 18.39 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Tohoku area, Japan.
This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$2,710
H 32.68 in W 57.68 in D 21.46 in
Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
A beautifully constructed Japanese kitchen cabinet, known as a mizuya tansu, from the Taishō period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$6,800
H 53 in W 41 in D 15.5 in
19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
prefecture, Japan.
This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
$8,500
H 68.19 in W 66.7 in D 20.08 in
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard Wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Tohoku area, Japan.
This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$2,150
H 24.69 in W 50.01 in D 16.34 in
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan.
Made from premium
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$2,450
H 29.3 in W 59.06 in D 17.13 in
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
., Japan.
This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$1,100 / set
H 25.6 in W 38.19 in D 17.13 in
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier Hardwood mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique 2 tier mid size Mizuya tansu chest with 3 drawers. Almost fully made of premium
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Hardwood
$2,910
H 52.76 in W 38.31 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Meiji Era Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cupboard Slatted Sliding Doors
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this tansu kitchen chest features 5 drawers and 2
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$3,500
H 48.19 in W 35.75 in D 19 in
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
Category
1990s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu, "Mizuya" Sidebord, Meiji Era 1868-1912, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Its simple sliding panel
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
$3,000
H 30.63 in W 66.78 in D 24.57 in
Recent Sales
Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese mizuya kitchen tansu on wheels. Lots of storage.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Japanese Large Kitchen Tansu
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 19th century wooden Mizuya Tansu chest, in two parts (upper and lower).
With large
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese 2-part keyaki (elm) mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) each section with sliding doors the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
this cabinet is Mizuya Tansu.
It features a large glass sliding door and a refined design with simple
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Sidebord Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu", Early Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926-).
Known as a “Mizuya Tansu
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Materials
Cypress
H 38.75 in W 55.6 in D 14.85 in
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Mizuya Tansu.
Keyaki wood(Japanese zelkova) is used for the front.
Keyaki is one of the most cherished
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
A Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 2-piece Japanese Mizuya kitchen tansu with 21 drawers and an upper cabinet with 4 sliding
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Mizuya Tansu /Cabinet Cupboard 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is an old Japanese cupboard called "Mizuya Tansu".
"Mizuya" means a place that deals with water
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
H 71.07 in W 69.69 in D 22.84 in
1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
mizuya tansu cabinet is, a product of late 19th century, circa 1840s - 1870s (late Edo period), guessing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 31.03 in W 65.71 in D 24.41 in
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 Antique cabinet "mizuya tansu" Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cupboard was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
Crafted in an aged black finish, this cabinet exudes a sense of timeless elegance, perfect for adding character t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 67.88 in W 35.24 in D 16.93 in
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large impressive antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu cabinet (kitchen chest) in 2 sections, made of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Cypress
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet called "Mizuya Tansu".
It is used in the Tohoku region of Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
H 50.4 in W 70.48 in D 19.3 in
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
human hands.
In Japan, long, horizontal cabinets called mizuya-tansu were commonly used in the old days
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 23.63 in W 68.9 in D 20.08 in
Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese mizuya tansu believed to have been crafted between the Meiji to
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 35.83 in W 33.47 in D 14.38 in
Antique Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
An excellent spare Minimalist example of a Meiji period two-piece Mizuya in Keyaki wood with rich
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu (Mizuya Dōko)
Located in Pasadena, TX
be dated back to the late 1860's. With cast iron pulls on 8 drawers, this tansu also features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Kyoto Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji Period
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Japanese Mizuya (kitchen tansu). Composed of two cabinets of the same size stacked
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Keyaki & Sugi Tansu Chest 68"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a beauty with a natural wood finish. This mid Meiji era c1880's Mizuya or kitchen tansu
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 68.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Marino, CA
A finely crafted large Japanese kitchen tansu “mizuya dansu” with nine doors and ten drawers
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 33 in W 70.5 in D 18.5 in
Two-Piece Kitchen 'Mizuya' Tansu, Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two piece kitchen (Mizuya) tansu, Japanese, Meiji period. Upper portion consist of sliding doors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Mizuya Tansu, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Finished with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.73 in W 66.78 in D 24.57 in
1800-1870s Japanese antique mid size mizuya tansu wabi sabi chest w/ drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
prefecture, Japan.
This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 34.65 in W 31.89 in D 14.77 in
1870s - 1910s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet with 4 inner drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This large size mizuya tansu cabinet is, a product of late 19th century, circa 1870s to 1910s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 68.51 in D 21.66 in
1900s-30s Japanese antique mid Mizuya tansu kitchen chest. wabi sab
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of circa 1900s to 1930s (late Meiji to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Tohoku area, Japan.
This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 30.01 in W 66.66 in D 20.6 in
1920s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mizuya tansu wabi sabi urushi chest w/ drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
product of early Showa era (1920s - 30s) , about 100 years-old 2 tier Mizuya tansu (Kitchen cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Elm
H 54.77 in W 34.85 in D 16.66 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Periode
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Meiji period two-section Tansu cabinet (also known as Mizuya Tansu) crafted in pine and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu
Located in Austin, TX
19th century, Japanese Mizuya (kitchen tansu). Composed of two cabinets which are stacked but can
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Antique 1890s Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period.
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period.
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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Wood
Japanese Antique Three-Section Cupboard, Late Meiji (1890s–1912)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese antique cupboard (mizuya tansu) was crafted in the Late Meiji Period (1890s–1912
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cupboards
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Cedar
Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese 2 section mizuya tansu (kitchen chest). Meiji period (c1890s).
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Gifu Style Half Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary Gifu style blond mizuya tansu( kitchen chest) made with solid reclaimed elmwood. This
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Japanese Half Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Top section of an antique Japanese tansu (kitchen chest) from Kyoto, Japan. Traditionally used in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kyoto Style Mizuya Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary Kyoto style Japanese Mizuya Dansu( kitchen chest) made with solid reclaimed elmwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
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Mizuya Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mizuya tansu you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mizuya tansu — often made from wood, cedar and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a mizuya tansu — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much is a Mizuya Tansu?
Prices for a mizuya tansu start at $1,100 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $5,365.
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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.
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- What is Mizuya Tansu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Mizuya Tansu is a Japanese chest or container typically used to store food, dishes, utensils and more near a kitchen or tea room. They are usually made of wood and many are beautifully designed. Browse a collection of Mizuya Tansu cabinets on 1stDibs.
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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.