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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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest

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Antique 19th Century Japanese 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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique small chest of drawers (kohikidashi) was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. If you look closely at the top

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867). Made from Japanese cedar

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

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 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

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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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testament to the

Category

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

Materials

Rope, 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 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 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

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

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-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

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

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 Lacquer Chest, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period

Located in Greding, DE

Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

A small Japanese chest for the storage of personal items. The keyaki (zelkova) wood chest with a

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest
Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest

Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

A small Japanese choba-dansu, or office chest, constructed entirely of Kiri wood (Paulownia) with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small drawer chest was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). A small chest of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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 Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912) from Japanese keyaki

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features three drawers

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small five-drawer chest was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). A five-drawer chest

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) from Japanese cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

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

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

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old small drawer in Japan. It was used to store small items such as sewing tools. Each

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small drawer was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made of cedar wood, this

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small drawer is a valuable antique from the Meiji period of Japan. (1868-1912) It is made of

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a small cupboard of Japanese antique. It was made in the Taisho period. (1912-1926) This

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese wooden small drawer. It's from 1876(Meiji 9 years). In the drawer, there

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique small cupboard with diamond glass. It was made in the Early Showa period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa 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 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 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

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Small Drawwer Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series
Small Drawwer Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

Small Drawwer Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Beerse, VAN

This vintage drawer cabinet, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe as part of the iconic Japanese

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

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 Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)
Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Antique, Small Chest of Drawers, Tisho Period, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Small Chest of Drawers, Tisho Period, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Small Chest of Drawers, Tisho Period, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a very old small chest of drawers from the Taisho period. (1912~1926) It is made of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

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

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