Southeast Asian Red Painted Apothecary Chest, Small Scale, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Red painted five drawer table top apothecary chest with black iron handles. A sweet little piece for trinkets, valuables or as great looking pill box! A wonderful decorative item, th...
Wood
18th Century Small Black Jewelry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This old wooden chest was probably a jewelry box back in the day. It was painted in black then hand painted with decor and organic forms throughout. The two wooden front doors open t...
Wood, Paint
$550
H 16.74 in W 11.62 in D 13.04 in
Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique small drawer chest crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Compact in size and practical in form, the piece features five drawers arranged in a simp...
Wood
Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest This small elm wood cabinet from Tibet was used as storage for valuables and important documents. Original red lacquer and patina.
Elm, Lacquer
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 pulls, set on a carved wooden base, set atop a wooden stand, 12 1/2" high (18" with...
Brass
$3,200
H 14.25 in W 14.75 in D 9.25 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese Kodansu with two compartments and multiple drawers with red lacquer finish and gold Maki-e and wonderful Raden shell inlays decoration. This rather unusual piece ...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,370
H 35 in W 31 in D 20 in
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock
Located in Lomita, CA
This has a much more "Western" feel than true Japanese or other Asian-area-originating small chests. It would fit seamlessly into any interior, either Western or Asian, with its bold...
Brass
George III Small Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
George III small mahogany Bachelors chest with pull out slide for brushing or writing sometimes called a bachelors chest of lovely warm honey colour
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 76 in W 36 in D 22 in
Beautifully proportioned small marquetry Dutch Display Cabinet with Chest
Located in Perth, GB
Beautifully proportioned small marquetry Dutch Display Cabinet with Chest of 4 drawers and delicately shaped . The cabinet can be fitted with wood or glass shelves depending on pr...
Wood
Asian style red small chest
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a nice small two drawer and two door cabinet with an Asian style and metal hardware on front
Wood
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.
Iron
French Provincial Small Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
The perfect addition to any elegant and sophisticated bedroom or living space, this beautiful piece boasts a natural finish oak top with a molded edge, creating a sleek and refined l...
Wood
Small 19th Century Chest or Trunck
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming petit 19th century Chinese storage chest or trunk. This sturdy piece is adaptable to many uses including seating. It could be the perfect rustic drinks table, benc...
Oak, Pine
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H 45.67 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
Antique Small Georgian Style Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique small Georgian style bow front burr walnut chest on chest having a very attractive burr walnut top with cross banding, seven burr walnut oak lined drawers with crossbanding a...
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 20 in D 7.5 in
Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll
Located in Somis, CA
A small rustic chest from northern China, with an open light feature. The top half of the chest is an open design with craved "dragon scrolls" decorating the inside framework. Th...
Wood
Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese late 19th century keyaki wood small tonsu. Paulownia motif hardware.
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H 16.03 in W 20.48 in D 6.3 in
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 prefecture, Japan. I don't know what it was used for. Convenient for storing small sh...
Cedar
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H 19.69 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Small Storage Chest Camphor Trunk Blanket Box Oriental, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A very pleasing oriental Art Deco chest presented in excellent antique condition Benefiting from lift out internal tray In quality camphor wood Providing superb storage with clean...
Wood
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Keyaki wood small tansu (chest). Original paulownia design hardware.
Sold
H 20.08 in W 17.33 in D 12.21 in
Chinese Hand Painted Small Cabinet, Chest on Stand, 20th Century ON SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
This Chinese cabinet from the 1970s is decorated with numerous painted pictures. Complimentary shipping worldwide Measures: 51cm H / 44cm / 31cm.
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Asian Style Three Drawer Chests
By Treasure Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of small three drawer chests with Asian styling. Black lacquer finish with original brass hardware, gilded details, brass foot caps and new custom glass tops.
Brass
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 underneath, and 2 locks. Made of keyaki wood, a precious wood in Japan.
Wood
Small Antique Chest with Three Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
An antique Chinese chest, small but solid, very heavy and substantial. This is a Northern Chinese piece that is used to store important items and placed near the bed. Three drawers ...
Wood
19th Century Ceylonese Small Ebony Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A 19th century Ceylonese ebony chest of nice proportions, with three mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs, original brass handles at either side of the chest, standing o...
Ebony
Small Chinese Chest, 19th Century Antique Miniature Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful small antique chest from northern China. Open feature has a carved dragon framework that is delicate and fluid. Such an open shelf is favored by the region of Shan Dong a...
Wood
Small Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood Fronts
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful chest, albeit its size, features five drawers, two shelves and a compartment behind sliding doors. Splendid burl wood make the drawer fronts while the Classic Japanese...
Brass
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 1930s. Each bamboo square is individually cut and placed. A few wear marks on the t...
Bamboo
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H 15.94 in W 12.99 in D 11.14 in
Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Located in 足利市, JP
This remarkable Japanese Tansu is a Tabi-tansu (traveling tea chest) dating back to the late Edo period (early to mid-19th century). Masterfully finished in rich, all-over So-urushi ...
Iron
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H 21.66 in W 15.16 in D 8.43 in
Late Edo Period-Meiji Period Japanese Old Storage Box /Small Antique Tansu Chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
Cedar
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H 14.18 in W 15.24 in D 12.52 in
Old Japanese Tansu Chest / Meiji Era Antique Drawer / Small Black Chair/Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
Cedar
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H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a uniquely Japanese aesthetic. And thanks to our Japanese sourcing channels and our experience, we are uniquely placed to introduce unique items that no one else can imitate...
Cedar
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 with paper label on top right drawer. Lovely cinnabar color.
Wood
Small Export Camphor Shipping Trunk, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Small export camphor shipping trunk, circa 1880.
Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Located in Raymondville, TX
This vintage 1970's chinoiserie tansu style Asian nightstand or small storage chest cabinet is constructed of wood and has a Japanned black 'lacquer' finish with faux bois burl panel...
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
Small cabinets such as this were designed for and popular amongst European merchants, traders and officials living and traveling in Asia.
Other
Small Elm Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant side chest with beautiful elmwood grain, clean lines, and simple bottom skirt can be placed next to a sofa or a bed.
Pair of Small Japanese Tansu Chests
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese 19th century Tansu chests, in a useful size. These would be perfect as side tables or bedside tables. Inside the double doors at the bottom is a sing...
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Size
Located in Salisbury, GB
A good George III mahogany chest of small size and fine colour. Original brasses, locks etc. Two short and three long drawers with oak linings, circa 1780
Antique Ming Small Chest
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful 19th century little chest features a drawer and full storage, handsome fish hardware. The style is a typical Ming design. Gorgeous red lacquer crackle finish. Solid woo...
Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
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