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Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I ...

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1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints
1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints

1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet, dating to the 1960s. It has a case and a base made of walnut, and it has two pieces of artwork that are affixed to the front of the piece. The d...

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20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo
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20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo

Located in Morristown, NJ

Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, c. 1965–1985 — From the Collection of Plácido Domingo A striking and functional Korean-style tansu cabinet, crafted in the mid-to-late 20t...

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Pair of Baker Furniture Asian Tansu Chest

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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.

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Baker Modern Tansu Cabinet
Baker Modern Tansu Cabinet

Baker Modern Tansu Cabinet

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H 72 in W 76 in D 19.25 in

Baker Modern Tansu Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Modular Decorative Baker Unit in a Japanese country style. Five separate pieces on single base. Can be re-arranged in different configurations. Fantastic Japanese-inspired me...

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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

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Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s
Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s

Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s

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H 19 in W 36.5 in D 16.25 in

Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s

Located in Oakland, CA

Gorgeous low antique Japanese Tansu from the early 1900s with wonderful detail and patina. Very functional piece with a shelf on the right side, and open on the left. Three drawers o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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H 28 in W 23.25 in D 14 in

Pair of Tansu Nightstands

Located in East Hampton, NY

A complementary pair of Japanese elmwood Tansus on custom modern iron stands. The chest on the left.... unfinished elmwood.

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19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet

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H 32.75 in W 71.5 in D 18 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Japanese tansu/dansu cabinet with inside shelf space and a pair of sliding doors that lock. Original hardware, bamboo nails. Beautiful light color and patina.   

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Modern Sideboards

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Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu Walnut Nightstand
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu Walnut Nightstand

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu Walnut Nightstand

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu style nightstand, commode, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut, with ori...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

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

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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Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers

Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

Having been professionally refinished, the chest exudes a refined quality, with the wood's natural grain and texture being brought to the fore, enhancing its visual appeal. In a mod...

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20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi

20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with an amazing wood grain and natural aged patina. Larger than average, it divides into three sections to make it easy for travell...

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Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe

Located in Yonkers, NY

Opening the safe reveals three small interior drawers, providing a hidden space for treasured keepsakes or important documents. In a modern home, this Sendai-type tansu chest serves...

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Amazing Restored Pair of Vintage Modern Tansu Chests by Baker
Amazing Restored Pair of Vintage Modern Tansu Chests by Baker

Amazing Restored Pair of Vintage Modern Tansu Chests by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fabulous modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese "Tansu" chest by Baker, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu c1900s
Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu c1900s

Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu c1900s

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H 50 in W 36.5 in D 16.25 in

Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu c1900s

Located in Oakland, CA

Gorgeous low antique Japanese Tansu from the early 1900s with wonderful detail and patina. Very functional piece with a shelf on the right side, and open on the left. Three drawers o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Japanese Tansu Chest
Japanese Tansu Chest

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 34 in W 45.5 in D 22 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Greensboro, NC

Japanese Tansu Chest. Beautiful patina, very solidly built and in very good vintage condition. Really nice scale with a lot of presence. 45.5" w x 22"d x 34"h

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Japanese Modern Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Modern Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Modern Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi

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H 49.02 in W 48.82 in D 14.18 in

Japanese Modern Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a old modern-style Tansu (Japanese chest) made in Japan.

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Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Tansu-Inspired Dresser, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Tansu-Inspired Dresser, circa 1950s

By American of Martinsville

Located in Peabody, MA

A chest of drawers in mahogany by American of Martinsville with drop handles and design influenced by a traditional Japanese tansu, circa 1950s.

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Japanese Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi

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H 33.67 in W 35.04 in D 12.21 in

Japanese Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese tansu cabinet was crafted during the late Meiji to Taisho period and is made from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese furniture, w...

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Exciting Pair of Baker Modern Asian Tansu Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century Modern

Exciting Pair of Baker Modern Asian Tansu Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century Modern

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu chests or cabinets by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese inspired hardware. They have a time worn patina with splendid charm....

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Mid Century Modern Rosewood Japanese Jewelry Dresser Tansu Box

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Japanese Jewelry Dresser Tansu Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare and unique Japanese jewelry box with multiple compartments. Beautiful geometric pattern with rosewood handles. Drawers can be rearranged for different configurations. All...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Japanese Modern Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Modern Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Modern Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

With 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Japanese antiques from a new perspective. This is a very old modern style large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture is from the Meiji ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Modern Design Drawer 1900s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard
Japanese Antique Modern Design Drawer 1900s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard

Japanese Antique Modern Design Drawer 1900s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This account consists of 5 companies. About me, I am a selector specializing in Japanese antiques. With 20 years of experience, I can offer you new Japanese antiques from my unique p...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair Chinoiserie Henredon Tansu Campaign Chests Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
Pair Chinoiserie Henredon Tansu Campaign Chests Nightstands Mid-Century Modern

Pair Chinoiserie Henredon Tansu Campaign Chests Nightstands Mid-Century Modern

By Henredon

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Chinoiserie Henredon campaign Tansu chests/nightstands. We love these with the ornate brass details and the slightly distressed finish. We also love the size measur...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Night Stands

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Brass

Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern

Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern

By Alessandro for Baker Furniture

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu small chests or nightstands by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendi...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and vibrant pair of matching Chinese tansu small chests with one drawer at top and a large cabinet below with doors that open and close and feature intricate metal closures....

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Versatile Pair of Tansu Chests by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s
Versatile Pair of Tansu Chests by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s

Versatile Pair of Tansu Chests by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of modernist chests in the Japanese Edo era "tansu" style by Baker, circa 1960. Dark oak cabinets with elaborate period appropriate hardware. Bases are removable so that one ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Vintage Tansu Cabinet With Cabinet on Top and Bottom 3 Drawers.
Vintage Tansu Cabinet With Cabinet on Top and Bottom 3 Drawers.

Vintage Tansu Cabinet With Cabinet on Top and Bottom 3 Drawers.

Located in Seattle, WA

The Top Piece is a Cabinet and the bottom Features 3 Drawers. Tassels are Orange and Yellow and the Cabinet Has an Adjustable Shelf Side. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age Dime...

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mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi
mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi

mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers, made of Tamo (Japanese Ash). This piece is one of the "Ashed" line furnitures of my shop items - bleached with lye made from th...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Modern Tansu Chest with Nickel Hardware
Modern Tansu Chest with Nickel Hardware

Modern Tansu Chest with Nickel Hardware

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H 52.5 in W 30 in D 17 in

Modern Tansu Chest with Nickel Hardware

Located in North Miami, FL

A classic Tansu-style chest from Century Furniture, circa 1970, gets a stunning, modern make-over with gleaming nickel hardware and subtly sophisticated "greige" satin finish.

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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair of Baker Modern Tansu Chest Cabinet
Pair of Baker Modern Tansu Chest Cabinet

Pair of Baker Modern Tansu Chest Cabinet

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H 29.5 in W 38 in D 19 in

Pair of Baker Modern Tansu Chest Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu chests or cabinets by Baker. Metal tag. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese inspired hardware.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Tawny walnut sideboard cabinet by Evert Sodergren
Tawny walnut sideboard cabinet by Evert Sodergren

Tawny walnut sideboard cabinet by Evert Sodergren

Located in Cathedral City, CA

A Seattle based furniture artist of Scandinavian descent still active and working, specializing in traditional/modern Tansu chests. He has been active designing all manners of furn...

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Vintage 1950s Sideboards

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Large Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Large Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Large Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 43.5 in W 45 in D 15.5 in

Large Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese Tansu chest of nine drawers. Dry kiri wood finish. Original iron fittings and hardware.

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Modern Tansu Chest by Baker
Modern Tansu Chest by Baker

Modern Tansu Chest by Baker

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H 29.25 in W 64 in D 19.25 in

Modern Tansu Chest by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Lake Success, NY

A Tansu style chest by Baker Furniture Co. USA, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

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Wood

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea ch...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted Coffee Table by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel
Handcrafted Coffee Table by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel

Handcrafted Coffee Table by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Horsehair Bench Modern Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Horsehair Bench Modern Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel

Horsehair Bench Modern Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...

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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, 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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

Category

2010s Vietnamese Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California

Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of walnut nightstands designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. These feature a book or magazine holder on the inside of a large single door. The inside has one adjustabl...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The most striking feature of this piece is the beautiful “tak...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Japanese Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi-Sabi
Edo Period Japanese Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Edo Period Japanese Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Edo period (circa 1800s–1860s). Distinguished by its orderly arrangement of fourteen drawers in varying siz...

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

Materials

Iron

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Modern Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern tansu for your home. A modern tansu — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a modern tansu, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the modern tansu you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each modern tansu bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made modern tansu has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maria Yee Inc., Baker Furniture Company and Alessandro for Baker Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Tansu?

Prices for a modern tansu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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