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1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest
1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

$1,150

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1930s Japanese lacquer Sendai Tansu Chest of drawers. Looks to be solid pine construction with a lacquered finish.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage

$8,975

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage

Located in Yonkers, NY

An early Meiji period Sendai Isho-dansi chest from circa 1860-1880 with eight drawers, petite door and dark patina.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Meiji Period
Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Meiji Period

Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Meiji Period

$6,950

Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Meiji Period

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Mei...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

$13,575

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

$7,475

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines and nicely weathered appearance, this Japanese Meiji 19th-century double-section Sendai clothing tansu chest offers convenient storage while bringing an exotic ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest

$1,800

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

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Japanese Sendai Chest
Japanese Sendai Chest

Japanese Sendai Chest

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H 37.75 in W 47 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Sendai Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

An exceptional Japanese two sectional clothing chest (isho kasane dansu) from the Sendai region, north of Tokyo.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan
Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan

Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan

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H 45.5 in W 52.75 in D 22.25 in

Kuruma Dansu from Sendai Japan

Located in New York, NY

Kuruma dansu wheeled clothing chest from Sendai Japan.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century
Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century

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H 35.5 in W 47 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century

Located in Monterey, CA

A chest of this quality was often made as a dowry gift for a newly married couple.

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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers
Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

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H 34.75 in W 45.5 in D 18 in

Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers

Located in Monterey, CA

This lacquered cedar and kayak clothing chest (Sendai Isho Dansu) is from the Sendai, Miyagi prefecture in Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Sendai Chest
Japanese Sendai Chest

Japanese Sendai Chest

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H 35.5 in W 42 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Sendai Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Japanese Sandai chest made of Japanese zelkova wood with elaborate ironwork. This type of chest was mostly used to store clothing that was not in season and was meant ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu Chest
Japanese Tansu Chest

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 35 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Description: Japanese Sendai Chest, with iron hardware. 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet
Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet

Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet

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H 34.5 in W 46.5 in D 17 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

Excellent Japanese Tansu with fine hand-forged iron hardware. Sendai Prefecture, circa 1880.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sendai Two-Part Tansu
Japanese Sendai Two-Part Tansu

Japanese Sendai Two-Part Tansu

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H 46 in W 45 in D 15 in

Japanese Sendai Two-Part Tansu

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a stunning late Meiji Period (circa 1880-1890) Sendai Tansu. This particular tansu is the more desirable two-part form and was used to store Samurai clothing. Sendai Tansu ar...

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

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H 39.5 in W 44 in L 39.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style

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H 47 in W 35 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with reddish brown lacquer and iron hardware.

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

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Wood

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

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H 36.75 in W 36 in D 16.25 in

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware, six exterior drawers and safe.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

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H 44.5 in W 37.5 in L 44.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron hardware, drawers and safe.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Japanese Lacquered Sendai Tansu Chest, c. 1900
Japanese Lacquered Sendai Tansu Chest, c. 1900

Japanese Lacquered Sendai Tansu Chest, c. 1900

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H 34.25 in W 46 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Lacquered Sendai Tansu Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home as needed.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900
Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900

Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900

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H 35.25 in W 47.25 in D 18.25 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home as needed.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest of drawers dresser
Antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest of drawers dresser

Antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest of drawers dresser

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H 34.5 in W 46.5 in D 17 in

Antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest of drawers dresser

Located in Yonkers, NY

Fine Japanese clothing tansu (chest of drawer), Sendai Prefecture, early Meiji period, ca 1870.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

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H 36 in W 48 in D 18 in

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood with hand-cut iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables

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H 26 in W 34 in D 16 in

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables

Located in Chireno, TX

Late 19th century (Meiji period) tansu chests (sendai-dansu) in hard keyaki elm with interior drawers of sugi wood (Japanese cypress).

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

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Iron

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

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H 36 in W 40.5 in D 19 in

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu dates to circa 1880 and is in very good overall condition as it retains all of its orig...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Meiji Period Sendai Tansu
Early Meiji Period Sendai Tansu

Early Meiji Period Sendai Tansu

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H 35 in W 46.5 in D 23 in

Early Meiji Period Sendai Tansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a good example of an early Meiji period Sendai Tansu. Sendai Tansu were originally used to store the swords and clothing of Samurai warriors. This example features its origin...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

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H 48 in W 44 in D 18 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very graphic Meiji Period SendaiTansu that dates to the late 19th century. The arrangement of the drawers with highlighted black separations combined with the black sides a...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Sendai Isho Tansu
Fine Meiji Period Japanese Sendai Isho Tansu

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Sendai Isho Tansu

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H 34 in W 46.5 in D 17 in

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Sendai Isho Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine Japanese antique single section Sendai isho (clothing or fabric chest) tansu, the lightly colored lacquer keyaki wood drawer fronts enclosed by opaque reddish brown lacquer su...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Sendai Isho Tansu
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Sendai Isho Tansu

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Sendai Isho Tansu

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H 36 in W 47 in D 19 in

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Sendai Isho Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality Japanese single section keyaki wood Sendai Isho (for clothing or fabric) single section tansu with four long and two short drawers as well as a safe compartment which ...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware

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H 36 in W 42 in D 16.5 in

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines, its weathered appearance and convenient storage, this Japanese 19th century Sendai clothing tansu chest will bring an exotic touch to any home.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Tansu Nightstands
Pair of 19th Century Tansu Nightstands

Pair of 19th Century Tansu Nightstands

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H 25 in W 38 in D 17 in

Pair of 19th Century Tansu Nightstands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Secret drawers on one chest. From Sendai in the Tokyo area of Japan. Sold as a pair.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Sendai Chests
Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Sendai Chests

Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Sendai Chests

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H 33 in W 45 in D 18 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Sendai Chests

Located in San Marino, CA

This pair of late 19th century red Meiji Sendai chests are simple in design, which references the early designs of the Meiji Era.

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

Japanese Sendai
Japanese Sendai

Japanese Sendai

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H 34.75 in W 41 in D 16 in

Japanese Sendai

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two toned antique Sendai tansu with thief's door. One section clothing chest with kiri wood (paulownia) drawers and sugi (cedar wood)top, sides and back.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Sendai Tansu
Sendai Tansu

Sendai Tansu

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H 35.5 in W 36.75 in D 16.5 in

Sendai Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiri-wood Sendai-Tansu used to store kimonos and clothing. With original iron-work and fittings

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji 1868 -1912
Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji 1868 -1912

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji 1868 -1912

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H 30 in W 45.6 in D 17 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji 1868 -1912

Located in San Marino, CA

Japanese low tansu with original hardware, one long drawer above one short drawer and one locking door enclosing two drawers. Sitting on iron stand.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912
Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912

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H 34.5 in W 45.5 in D 17 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912

Located in San Marino, CA

Japanese tansu with decorative hardware, six drawers, one door enclosing drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chests
Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chests

Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chests

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H 26 in W 40.5 in D 17 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of late 19th century tansu chests from Sendai Island, constructed in Japanese pine with iron accents.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th C. Tansu
19th C. Tansu

19th C. Tansu

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H 34.25 in W 45.75 in D 17 in

19th C. Tansu

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Japanese Sendai Tansu chest with six drawers and one door, with drawers inside door.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

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H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 17 in

Japanese Sendai Tansu Clothing Storage Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Isho Yaro-dansu (single section clothing storage chest) from Sendai, constructed of hinoki (Japanese Cypress) with keyaki (Zelkova) drawer fronts finished in a rich reddish ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Located in Dayton, OH

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19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

$2,250

H 35 in W 47 in D 17.5 in

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Japanese Antique Year: 1890’s $2,250 ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Dressers

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Iron

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

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

$1,500

H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Sendai Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sendai chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all sendai chests available were constructed with great care.

How Much are Sendai Chests?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $2,250 on the low end and $11,800 highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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