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Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers exudes authenticity and character.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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 Tokyo, Tokyo

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

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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 Tokyo, Tokyo

A striking Japanese ko-tansu chest featuring a deep red lacquer finish. This compact chest was traditionally used for personal belongings, writing tools and showcases classic Japane...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese small chest of drawers, circa 1900
Antique Japanese small chest of drawers, circa 1900

Antique Japanese small chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An atmospheric small Japanese *tansu*, designed as a compact *ko-dansu* with five drawers.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese small chest of drawers, circa 1900
Antique Japanese small chest of drawers, circa 1900

Antique Japanese small chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An atmospheric small Japanese *tansu*, designed as a compact *ko-dansu* with six drawers.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese ko-dansu, small chest of drawers, circa 1900
Antique Japanese ko-dansu, small chest of drawers, circa 1900

Antique Japanese ko-dansu, small chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An atmospheric small Japanese tansu—specifically a compact ko-dansu—featuring four drawers.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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

This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period(1900-1926). The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood. The beaut...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese small drawer chest dating from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).

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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Its low, stable rectangular form and the deep black finish, enriched by many years of age and use, give the piece a quiet yet disti...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese wooden drawer chest / Edo period, 1770s /Small Storage Tansu
Antique Japanese wooden drawer chest / Edo period, 1770s /Small Storage Tansu

Antique Japanese wooden drawer chest / Edo period, 1770s /Small Storage Tansu

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small wooden chest of drawers believed to date from the mid-Edo period, specifically the An'ei era (1772–1781) of Japan.

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Antique 1770s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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 and were originally created as a portable set of drawers.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Small Japanese cabinet, circa 1930
Small Japanese cabinet, circa 1930

Small Japanese cabinet, circa 1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanese cabinet from circa 1930, crafted from warm, weathered wood with a distinctive patina. The cabinet features seven drawers, fitted with beautiful, decorative metal handles. At...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920
Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920 Japan, Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1920 This refined four-drawer chest embodies the understated beauty of traditio...

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Early 20th 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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls Dating back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testam...

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

Materials

Rope, Cedar

Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi

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.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 pulls, set on a carved wooden base, set atop a wooden stand, 12 1/2" high (18" with...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rather unusual piece was likely made on Ryukyu Islands circa late 19th century as a desk-top chest for small jewelry and valuables for the export market.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, circa 1800s to 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Sugi Cedar.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

From Shonai district in Yamagata pref., Tohoku area, Japan. 108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This exceptional, small-scale Japanese Tansu (chest of drawers), known as a Temoto-tansu (personal or keeper's chest), dates back to the late Edo period (early to mid-19th century).

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Small Chest of Drawers
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

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H 16.75 in W 16 in D 12 in

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

A small Japanese chest for the storage of personal items.

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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

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H 33.5 in W 30 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Kiri Wood Office Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

A small Japanese choba-dansu, or office chest, constructed entirely of Kiri wood (Paulownia) with wrought iron lock plates corner pieces and handles.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

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H 13 in W 12.6 in D 15.36 in

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craftsmanship and functionality.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craftsmanship and functionality.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

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H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 12.21 in

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craftsmanship and functionality.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

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H 13 in W 17.72 in D 11.42 in

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craftsmanship and functionality.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Two 19th Century Japanese  Kodansu, Small Chest of Drawers on Custom Stands
Two 19th Century Japanese  Kodansu, Small Chest of Drawers on Custom Stands

Two 19th Century Japanese Kodansu, Small Chest of Drawers on Custom Stands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These small Japanese chests of drawers are well sized for night tables in smaller bedrooms.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

A small chest of drawers finished in traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Small Chest of Drawers, Kohikidashi, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Japanese Vintage Small Chest of Drawers, Kohikidashi, Early Showa Period (1926–)

Japanese Vintage Small Chest of Drawers, Kohikidashi, Early Showa Period (1926–)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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 traditional techniques used in Japanese shrines. Our craftsmen have carefully repaired it. T...

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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 (zelkova) wood, finished with Urushi (traditional Japanese lacquer).

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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).

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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).

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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 wood, with drawer fronts in chestnut.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

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).

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

Materials

Cedar

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 drawers with elaborate black lacquered hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

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H 14.97 in W 17.92 in D 12.01 in

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 of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old small drawer in Japan. It was used to store small items such as sewing tools. Each has a different handle, and you can feel the playfulness. It seems to be from the...

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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 drawer features five drawers and displays a deep, aged charm. The warmth of the wood, ...

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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 high-quality "Kiri wood"(paulownia wood) and is coated with a deep black paint, acc...

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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 is a charming little cupboard that exudes a rustic allure. Crafted from natural ceda...

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese wooden small drawer. It's from 1876(Meiji 9 years). In the drawer, there was a record that I started using it in 1876. The material is cedar. It was used ...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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(1926-). This Japanese antique small cupboard with diamond glass doors is crafted ...

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese small drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of zelkova. There are 5 drawers, and the size gets bigger as you go from top ...

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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 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

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 Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Beerse, VAN

This vintage drawer cabinet, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe as part of the iconic Japanese Series, is a beautiful example of Dutch mid-century modern design. With its clean li...

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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 hardware.

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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)

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H 18.75 in W 21 in D 16 in

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 chestnut wood and zelkova.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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 prefecture, Japan. I don't know what it was used for. Convenient for storing small sh...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

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

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful and powerful small Japanese lacquer table cabinet, suitable for use as a jewelry box or collector's chest, with a design of hawks, pine, and Mt.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Taisho Era 1920's Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W
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Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Taisho Era Kiri Wood Kodansu Personal Tansu Chest w...

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it has a simple and powerful character that brings depth to any space.

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A very old Japanese small drawer. It is from the late Edo period (1750s-1850s). It is made of zelkova wood. The zelkova tree is a very hard wood with a beautiful grain that has be...

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

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

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

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Japanese Old Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers Wabisabi

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese small drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The material is cedar. There is a handle on the top so that you can carry it around. The shade of...

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

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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 (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, giving it a...

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

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The lean, linea...

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small drawer. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These are beautiful drawers. ...

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

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

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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 early 20th century).

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. This drawer is rustic, simple and beautiful. T...

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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 of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Cypress

19th Century English Red Painted Box with Georgian Country House Facade
19th Century English Red Painted Box with Georgian Country House Facade

19th Century English Red Painted Box with Georgian Country House Facade

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A 19th C. English box hand-painted as a Georgian country house on a red ground, the front with a central pedimented doorcase with arched fanlight and red paneled door above a flight ...

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu
Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This striking regional small chest (Ko-tansu) dates back to the early Meiji period (late 1860s to 1870s), originating from the rural areas of the Tohoku region in northern Japan. Mas...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Leather Storage Case
Vintage Leather Storage Case

Vintage Leather Storage Case

$95

H 11.25 in Dm 5.75 in

Vintage Leather Storage Case

Located in New York, NY

Vintage cylindrical leather storage case, with strap buckle and felted interior. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique 60-Drawer Solid Oak Apothecary Cabinet  Ventura County Workshop Cabinet
Antique 60-Drawer Solid Oak Apothecary Cabinet  Ventura County Workshop Cabinet

Antique 60-Drawer Solid Oak Apothecary Cabinet Ventura County Workshop Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional antique apothecary and workshop cabinet crafted from solid oak, featuring an impressive 60-drawer configuration with original cast iron label holders and brass cup pul...

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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Small Japanese Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small Japanese chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and metal, every small Japanese chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a small Japanese chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A small Japanese chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Small Japanese Chest?

Prices for a small Japanese chest start at $395 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $1,848.

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