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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 history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in ...
Brass
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...
Steel
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.
Cedar, Pine, Paper
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H 40.36 in W 35.44 in D 17.52 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 with aged paper sliding doors.
Cedar, Paper
Rustic Papered Front Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic Papered Front Tansu Japan, Circa 1960's Patinated, wear consistent to age
Wood, Parchment Paper
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Bamboo & Wood, White Paper Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in traditional shell pattern and fitted with oval bronze hardware.
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
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H 28.55 in W 31.7 in D 13.19 in
Rare Rustic Early Meiji Period Paper & Cedar Tansu/Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A rare heavily patinated 19th C. paper & cedar tansu cabinet. Simply constructed with two sliding doors & three drawers complete with original brass & iron hardware.
Brass, Iron
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H 4.93 in W 4.73 in D 34.06 in
Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu". It seems to be around the Edo period to the Meiji period.
Wood, Paper
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H 23.63 in W 68.9 in D 20.08 in
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
The paper used is a combination of several types of thick paper that was originally used in old Japanese books that are over 100 years old.
Iron
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.
Elm, Cedar, Paper
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H 30.91 in W 49.22 in D 20.67 in
Japanese Antique Lattice Door Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Overview This exceptional cabinet is a profound embodiment of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic—the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and the passage of time. Crafted from solid S...
Cedar, Paper
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H 53 in W 36 in D 18 in
Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Both the upper and the lower part have multiple decorative white brass mounts. Each features two doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to ...
Brass
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H 29.73 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Antique Tansu / Japanese Paper Pasted Cabinet / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Tansu. It is made of cedar, and old Japanese paper is pasted on the front of the drawer.
Wood, Cedar, Straw, Paper
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H 22.25 in W 23.43 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Antique Tansu / Japanese Paper Pasted Cabinet / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is a cabinet that redesigned an old Japanese chest of drawer. It is made of cedar, and old Japanese paper is pasted on the front of the drawer. The chest of drawers is thought...
Straw, Wood, Cedar, Paper
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H 17.92 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 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 to be tin covered with old Japanese paper. No unnecessary decoration, simple and ...
Tin
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, lock plates and strapping. Small Campaign scale fronted by three drawers on top an...
Iron
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H 22.05 in W 23.43 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese chest of drawers. It is also called "Tansu." It's made of cedar. It is thought to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s), and it was made to store tablewar...
Straw, Wood, Cedar, Paper
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...
Brass
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