Paper Tansu
19th C. Early Meiji Period Paper Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An early 19th C. Meiji period paper tansu.
Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar.
two sets of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Paper
Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu".
It seems to be around the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 4.93 in W 4.73 in D 34.06 in
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in
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20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
Located in London, GB
A large charred cedar, elm & paper Japanese Tansu from the early 20th century Taisho period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Elm, Cedar, Paper
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea.
Heavily
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ladders
Materials
Cedar
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
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H 26.38 in W 43.51 in D 22.64 in
Late 19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet with Brass Mounts
Located in Milford, NH
fitted drawers over three sets of fitted banded burl paneled double doors which open to reveal paper
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Korean Tansu Wedding Two Part Cabinet With Butterfly Hardware
Located in Elkton, MD
This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Japonisme Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 57.5 in W 39 in D 18 in
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Dressers
Materials
Pine
20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks
Located in Dayton, OH
for storage. The interior is paper lined with calligraphy. The chest is made using mortise and tenon
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 38.5 in D 24 in
Japanese Antique ChaTansu / Japanese Paper Pasted / Early Showa Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Cha-Tansu.
It is a Japanese-style furniture with shelves, different
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 32.49 in W 28.75 in D 12.21 in
Music Sonata In A Shadow Box
By Erik J. Erikson
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Tansu Chest. Some of the 3D elements were made by Erikson. Antique materials achieve a vintage and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper, Mixed Media
Early 20th century decorative Korean cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative korean cabinet circa 1900.
Good quality tansu style wooden cupboard
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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Japanese antique wooden wabisabi low table/19 - 20th century/withered sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a low table made from withered antique Japanese wooden boards.
The top plate is made of hard wood such as zelkova wood.
It has probably been exposed to the rain and wind for...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 60.63 in D 13.12 in
Mid Century Tapestry Les Brochets by Jean Lurçat
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Roma, IT
Large Mid Century Tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and probably produced by Corot.
Very colorful fishes, butterflies and starfishes are depicted on a large black background.
The th...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese storage box.
This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
No unnecessary decoration, simple and beautiful.
Ultimate simplicit...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 22.84 in W 38.59 in D 19.3 in
Wooden Coat Rack / Reproduction of European Hanger Rack
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Wooden coat rack inspired by an antique display fixture from a French boutique.
The combination of brass pipes and wood is beautiful.
Made to order (delivery approx. 6 weeks)
...
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2010s Japanese Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Table Lamp Mezquite Wood Flexible Linen Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MEZQUITE table lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
When burnt using the Japanese technique Shou sugi ban, the wood grains become apparent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
By Other Kingdom
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to develop a deep patina that contrasts the elmwood. It mixes wonderfully with other perio...
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Elm
No Reserve
H 22.75 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a Taisho era (c1920's) Haribako (sewing box) with an arrangement...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 8.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese sliding door.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood, bamboo, tin, and various other materials.
It is the ultimate in simpli...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Steel
No Reserve
H 69.69 in W 34.85 in D 1.38 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is cedar.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a v...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 26.58 in W 27.17 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period hinoki cypress wood cabinet from the early 20th century converted into an open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases
Materials
Cypress, Fabric
H 32 in W 31 in D 12.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Ixtle Solid Walnut Finish Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Ixtle walnut credenza.
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in All White for Nemo
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in all white for nemo.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plat...
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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Japanese Yonezawa Tansu 2-Section Clothing Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
and lower right hinged door on upper section concealing two small drawers, all drawers papered on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
panels of gold leafed cloth paper with an interior shelf and drawer on one side. The facade hardware of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Elm, Rosewood
H 64.88 in W 69.5 in D 16.25 in
Exceptional Rare Wabi Sabi Taisho Period Paper & Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A rare Japanese Taisho period (C.1920s) cedar & paper tansu.
Beautifully patinated cedar carcass
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Paper
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H 40.36 in W 35.44 in D 17.52 in
Japanese Tansu
Located in Hudson, NY
This tansu, an important and standard piece of furniture in Japanese culture can be found in homes
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Korean Tansu cabinet. It dates from the early to mid-1900s. Two-part stacked cabinet with
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Early 20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets
Japanese Shagreen Apothecary Tansu
Located in Garnerville, NY
Japanese shagreen clad mini tansu. Beautifully cast and engraved floral and scrolled hardware
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to paper lined
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Storage Box 1800s-1860s/Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. (1800s-1860s)
Paper is attached to the wooden frame to protect the book from humidity.
The paper is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Cedar
H 22.64 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese tansu.
It is a piece of furniture from the Edo period. (1800s - 1860s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.45 in W 49.61 in L 34.45 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"
Located in Portland, OR
suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu / Japanese Paper Pasted Cabinet / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Tansu.
It is made of cedar, and old Japanese paper is pasted on the front
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Straw, Paper
H 29.73 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Antique Paper-covered Box 1900s-1920s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese paper-covered storage box.
It was made in the Meiji era (1900s-1920s).
It appears
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Side Tables
Materials
Tin
H 17.92 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Korean Tansu Bandaji style chest or blanket chest made of elm. Featuring iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Elm Tansu Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These vintage Korean cabinets with decorative brass accents are made out of solid wood and have been newly restored. These pieces have been finished in rich walnut color and have bee...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Japanese small chest or Ko Tansu, early 1900s. Three drawers with iron handles. Original finish
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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
the passage of time.
The damage has been repaired with old Japanese paper, which shows good taste.
The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 20.67 in W 24.61 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
paulownia wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The rows of Japanese paper are beautiful.
The order of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.27 in W 33.27 in D 14.77 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer / Black Chest of Drawers / Tansu/Side Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
smoothly.
It can also be used as a side table or sofa table.
In addition, a paper twist is used for the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Cedar
H 17.05 in W 20.67 in D 14.06 in
Japanese Antique ChaTansu / Japanese Paper Pasted / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Cha-Tansu.
It is a Japanese-style furniture with shelves, different
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Chestnut
H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 12.6 in
Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
lacquered box.
Dimensions:
Set height with display box is approx 32 inches
The black lacquered tansu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Black Lacquer Tansu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nine drawer tansu in black lacquer with inlaid lacquer medallions depicting stylized lotus blossoms
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20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest Tansu
Located in Paris, FR
inside covered with paper. The whole chest is in black lacquer, ornate metal mounts and very opulent
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
19th Century Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An exceptional quality and highly decorated Korean Joseon Dynasty three-tier sam-cheung-jang Tansu
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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Japanese Tansus mounted as bedside tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed lacquered tansus mounted on iron bases. Great rustic patina. Drawers lined in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Night Stands
Materials
Iron
Japanese Chestnut and Rosewood Cha-Dansu Tea Chest (Tansu)
Located in New York, NY
, with two sliding doors on top with inset panels covered in a gold cloth paper, beneath the open shelves
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Rosewood
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Paper Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the paper tansu you’re looking for. A paper tansu — often made from wood, paper and elm — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a paper tansu — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.
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Prices for a paper tansu start at $1,550 and top out at $7,000 with the average selling for $3,209.
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