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
Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wrought Iron
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
Wrought Iron
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
Iron
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
Iron
$13,575
H 35.25 in W 46.75 in D 17.25 in
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
Iron
$10,125
H 34.75 in W 42 in D 16.75 in
Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese 19th century keyaki wood Sendai clothing tansu with four drawers and elaborate hand-cut
Iron
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
Iron
$7,475
H 45.5 in W 45 in D 17 in
Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji 19th century double-section Sendai clothing tansu (Isho-dansu) with drawers and
Iron
$9,669
H 35 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
brown tones, making it extremely sought-after. The Sendai Isho-Dansu-style Tansu is compact; with a
Iron
$8,975
H 48 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
exemplifies the artistry of late 19th-century Sendai region tansu-makers. Its asymmetrical layout offers a
Iron
19th Century Japanese Sendai Tansu
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
19th century Sendai tansu with hand-forged hardware and original keys, circa 1880.
Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century
Located in Monterey, CA
Sendai style and made in the 19th Century, circa 1870-1900. The value of a tansu is not only its age
Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Excellent Japanese Tansu with fine hand-forged iron hardware. Sendai Prefecture, circa 1880.
Iron
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
Iron
Japanese Lacquered Sendai Tansu Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
specific to Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi prefecture, the tansu features nine drawers, each decorated
Iron
Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912
Located in San Marino, CA
Japanese tansu with decorative hardware, six drawers, one door enclosing drawers.
Wood
19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
An exceptional 19th century Meiji period Japanese tansu from the Sendai region. Features a rich
Iron
Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
specific to Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi prefecture, the tansu features nine drawers, each decorated
Iron
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
Wrought Iron
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Cedar and Keyaki wood Guaranteed to
Iron
Sold
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
Iron
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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
Wood
Sold
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
Iron
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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
Iron
Sold
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
Iron
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Located in Chireno, TX
(Meiji period) tansu chests (sendai-dansu) in hard keyaki elm with interior drawers of sugi wood
Iron
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
Lacquer
Sold
H 40 in W 46.25 in D 17.25 in
Vintage Authentic Sendai Tansu Japanese Chest Cabinet Taisho Period Keyaki Wood
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this Sendai Tansu Japanese Chest from the Taisho Period made of Keyaki
Wood
Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu
Located in Hudson, NY
With keyaki (sacred wood in Japan) wood drawers, beautiful heavy hardware, excellent quality and craftsmanship. Comes with 3 keys.
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...
Iron
Sold
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
A Japanese 19th century Sendai tansu (Isho-dansu) clothing cabinet with drawers and elaborate
Bronze
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
Elm, Cedar
Japanese Sendai Bo Tansu in Keyaki, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese Sendai Bo tansu in keyaki wood with bo locking bar, Meiji period, 19th century. Safe
Wrought Iron
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
Iron
Sendai Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Kiri-wood Sendai-Tansu used to store kimonos and clothing. With original iron-work and fittings
Iron
Japanese Sendai
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two toned antique Sendai tansu with thief's door. One section clothing chest with kiri wood
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
Wood
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Japanese sendai tansu with six drawers, and one conpartment, in red pine. Inside
Wood
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
Iron
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
Iron
Sold
H 6.5 in W 6.7 in D 5.9 in
Vintage Signed Japanese Exotic Wood Kakesuzuri Style Funa Dansu or Ship's Safe
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
example of the skilled craftsmanship of Sendai tansu makers. The smooth lacquer finish in reddish brown
Metal
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoratio...
Other
$56,601
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,485
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
Bronze
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 11 in D 26.5 in
Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Meiji era Cha Tansu Tea Cabinet. Features a burled frame. Features a central display portion with etched glass covering shelves and upper and lower cupboard with sliding...
Hardwood, Burl
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...
Iron
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
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 ...
Iron
$6,675
H 71 in W 50 in D 22 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
Wood
$2,200Sale Price|43% Off
H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
Brass
19th Century French Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 19th century country French library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet constructed from pine. The large case features a country French aesthetic stripped pine finish with a des...
Brass
Vintage Japanese Carry Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The two stacking units in a reddish-brown stain with black metal mounts. The top chest with two long drawers on the left. The right side with a drawer over two more smaller drawers...
Metal
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.
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