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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

$290Sale Price|42% Off

H 17.88 in W 11.34 in D 13.12 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ash, Hardwood

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

$550

H 11.03 in W 12.8 in D 7.68 in

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A striking Japanese ko-tansu chest featuring a deep red lacquer finish. This compact chest was

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

$560Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.01 in W 12.01 in D 7.64 in

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

from Tohoku area, Japan. Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

$1,656

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in

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

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

$300

H 13.98 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The unique antique tansu — an elegant piece of furniture with deep Japanese roots. This small

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Wood

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls Dating back to the

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

Materials

Rope, Cedar

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still have old ropes attached, suggesting it is very old. It is thought to date from the Ed...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi

$560Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.16 in W 18.9 in D 13.39 in

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

period. The drawers are convenient for organizing small items, and the design is attractive for its

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

$520Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

$560Sale Price|37% Off

H 19.69 in W 19.1 in D 9.85 in

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Small Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s
Antique Small Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s

Antique Small Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s

Located in Norton, MA

Small Vintage Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s, having four drawers with brass

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is mainly cedar w...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

life the piece has lived. The façade is composed of twelve small drawers arranged in a precise grid

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

$560Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.74 in W 10.63 in D 12.21 in

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese vintage small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, fully made of Kiri (Paulownia

Category

20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu

Located in Point Richmond, CA

has an small inward warp. The tansu has retained all it's original ironwork. Please see below for

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1990s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period
Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

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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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet
Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet

Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet

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H 23.75 in W 21.88 in D 12.5 in

Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Small Tansu cabinet with brass mounts. Beautiful wood grain. I believe this to be Korean and from

Category

20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

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H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.75 in

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Keyaki wood small tansu (chest). Original paulownia design hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Small Tansu Cabinet
Small Tansu Cabinet

Small Tansu Cabinet

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H 16.75 in W 20 in D 12.63 in

Small Tansu Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Exotic wood Tansu cabinet with brass hardware. Beautiful wood-grain and brass mounts. Original Lock

Category

20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A small storage shelf made in the Meiji era in Japan It was used in an old house in Ibaraki

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Small Late 19th Century Tansu
Small Late 19th Century Tansu

Small Late 19th Century Tansu

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H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 11.25 in

Small Late 19th Century Tansu

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is charming small tansu that dates to the late Meiji Period. It can function as a drinks table

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

"shibayama". This small tansu for personal use has 6 small drawers when you open the doors and two small and

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

A Small Japanese Tansu
A Small Japanese Tansu

A Small Japanese Tansu

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H 33.5 in W 37 in D 18.5 in

A Small Japanese Tansu

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual Japanese tansu. Possibly a chadansu, used for storing and displaying tea ceremony

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Buffets

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

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H 23 in W 26.63 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki wood drawer fronts, suji wood form.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size
Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

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H 21 in W 23.5 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tansu of Small Size

Located in San Francisco, CA

Charming Japanese Meiji period Keyaki wood tansu of small size consisting of 2 long and 5 small

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

Located in London, GB

A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron & brass

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Antique 19th Century Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a small old Japanese cabinet. It is a type with a drawer at the bottom and a sliding door

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a historically significant Japanese tansu made between the Taisho period and the early

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese small drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This small drawer was produced in the Meiji period. This furniture was made by applying

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. There are 3 drawers, each with a slightly different size. Compared to ge...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu on Stand
Japanese Tansu on Stand

Japanese Tansu on Stand

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H 27.25 in W 24 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Tansu on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual small four-drawer tansu or chest on custom platform stand with original iron hardware

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period
Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small beautifully black lacquered tansu chest with original hardware and having seven drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edo Period Chestnut Tansu, Hand-Crafted, Japan, Circa 1840, 24.5" Tall
Edo Period Chestnut Tansu, Hand-Crafted, Japan, Circa 1840, 24.5" Tall

Edo Period Chestnut Tansu, Hand-Crafted, Japan, Circa 1840, 24.5" Tall

Located in San Francisco, CA

A particularly good looking Edo period chestnut tansu. Unusual small size makes it suitable for a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

Located in San Francisco, CA

two additional drawers and a safe compartment with two interior small drawers. This tansu has

Category

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

Materials

Elm, Pine

Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese small tansu. It is made of cedar wood. This furniture is from the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Small Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period. (1860s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

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H 18.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.75 in

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) tansu with one drawer on top, a sliding door to reveal 5 more drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old small Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the early Showa period

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi
Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi

Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique small tansu cabinet box with sliding doors - made of Hinoki Japanese cypress

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Drawers Meiji 13"
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Drawers Meiji 13"

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Drawers Meiji 13"

Located in Somis, CA

A 19th-century Japanese solid wood Tansu storage chest in excellent condition, exemplifying fine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old small black chest of drawers made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Drawer Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Drawer Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Drawer Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

made of cedar and paulownia wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. It is a small but attractive

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Storage
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Storage

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Storage

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese tansu chest. It was crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Wabi Sabi, Cedar Wood, Meiji Era
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Wabi Sabi, Cedar Wood, Meiji Era

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Wabi Sabi, Cedar Wood, Meiji Era

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Primitive Dressers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet
Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet

Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet

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H 33 in W 37.75 in D 18.25 in

Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a hard to find antique smaller tansu

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

1900s-1920s Japanese antique 2 tier wooden tansu cabinet w/ openwork wabi sabi
1900s-1920s Japanese antique 2 tier wooden tansu cabinet w/ openwork wabi sabi

1900s-1920s Japanese antique 2 tier wooden tansu cabinet w/ openwork wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique 2 tier small tansu cabinet with sliding doors - made of quality Sugi cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet

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H 26 in W 22.5 in D 16 in

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Exotic wood Tansu with brass butterfly hardware. Exceptional woodgrain pattern. I believe this

Category

20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood
Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood

Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood

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H 22.75 in W 17.5 in D 14 in

Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood

Located in Somis, CA

A small vintage solid wood Japanese tansu with 3 full depth drawers and sliding doors. Beautiful

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

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H 24.25 in W 24 in D 14.5 in

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A traditional antique Japanese Tansu chest (mobile ceremonial clothing / kimono storage cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s
Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s

Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s

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H 10.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet
Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet

Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet

Located in South Burlington, VT

tansu storage chest/cabinet ,hand crafted with fine grained wood. It is in remarkably clean original

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco
Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco

Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a hard to find older and smaller three (3

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

antiques. Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the delicate handles, this is a very old drawer. The furniture dates to the Edo period (1603-1868)....

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s

Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

A rare and unusual cross-cut bamboo Tansu chest. Dates pre-World War II Showa period, Japan, circa

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Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small drawer. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Tansu Chest
Japanese Tansu Chest

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 27.25 in W 25 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual small size multi drawer tansu or chest with original iron hardware, Japan, late 19th

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period

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Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period /  Tansu / Wabisabi /
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period /  Tansu / Wabisabi /

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period / Tansu / Wabisabi /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese small chest of drawers (小引出し) crafted in the Meiji period (late 19th to

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

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Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

perspective. This is a small cabinet made in Japan. It is a mid-Showa period (1950s-1970s) furniture. It is

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Brass

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