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Small Japanese Tansu

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

$1,647

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in

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

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

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

$550

H 11.03 in W 12.8 in D 7.68 in

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 Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

$300

H 13.98 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The unique antique tansu — an elegant piece of furniture with deep Japanese roots. This small

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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 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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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-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

$560Sale Price|37% Off

H 19.69 in W 19.1 in D 9.85 in

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 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its refined presence and the

Category

Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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 early Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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

$560Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.01 in W 12.01 in D 7.64 in

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

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

$560Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.74 in W 10.63 in D 12.21 in

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese vintage small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, fully made of Kiri (Paulownia

Category

20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, 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

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Cedar

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Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period
Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

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H 18.9 in W 23.82 in D 12.6 in

Small Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan late Edo period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Charming little tansu with two sliding panels and multiple drawers in very good original condition

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Small Japanese Tansu
A Small Japanese Tansu

A Small Japanese Tansu

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H 33.5 in W 37 in D 18.5 in

A Small Japanese Tansu

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual Japanese tansu. Possibly a chadansu, used for storing and displaying tea ceremony

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Buffets

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a small old Japanese cabinet. It is a type with a drawer at the bottom and a sliding door

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a historically significant Japanese tansu made between the Taisho period and the early

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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

Category

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

Materials

Iron

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

Small Late 19th Century Tansu
Small Late 19th Century Tansu

Small Late 19th Century Tansu

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H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 11.25 in

Small Late 19th Century Tansu

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is charming small tansu that dates to the late Meiji Period. It can function as a drinks table

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wrought 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

Category

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s
Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood
Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood

Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood

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H 22.75 in W 17.5 in D 14 in

Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood

Located in Somis, CA

A small vintage solid wood Japanese tansu with 3 full depth drawers and sliding doors. Beautiful

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

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H 18.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.75 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

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H 24.25 in W 24 in D 14.5 in

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A traditional antique Japanese Tansu chest (mobile ceremonial clothing / kimono storage cabinet

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Drawers Meiji 13"
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Drawers Meiji 13"

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Drawers Meiji 13"

Located in Somis, CA

A 19th-century Japanese solid wood Tansu storage chest in excellent condition, exemplifying fine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s
Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s

Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s

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H 10.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Small Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period. (1860s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet
Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet

Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a functional old five (5) drawer drawer

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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 Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco
Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco

Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a hard to find older and smaller three (3

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old small black chest of drawers made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

antiques. Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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 an old 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

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1900s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old small Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the early Showa period

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small drawer. It 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 Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage
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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar

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

Japanese Antique Black 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 Wooden Small Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

Chestnut, 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 black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Old Small Cabinet 1950s-1970s / Night Table Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

perspective. This is a small cabinet made in Japan. It is a mid-Showa period (1950s-1970s) furniture. It is

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small drawer. It 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

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Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period /  Tansu / Wabisabi /
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period /  Tansu / Wabisabi /

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period / Tansu / Wabisabi /

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

, specializing in Japanese antiques. Based on my 20 years of experience, I offer a unique perspective on Japanese

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese small tansu. It is made of cedar wood. This furniture is from the Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese tansu chest. It was crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A very old Japanese small drawer. It is from the late Edo period (1750s-1850s). It is made of

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer. Made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The

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Japanese Antique Small Wooden Black Drawer / 1800-1900 / Tansu Cabinet Storage
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Black Drawer / 1800-1900 / Tansu Cabinet Storage

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Black Drawer / 1800-1900 / Tansu Cabinet Storage

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A very old Japanese small drawer. It is from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1800s to

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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An old Japanese small drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar

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Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi

Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique small tansu cabinet box with sliding doors - made of Hinoki Japanese cypress

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Folk Art Cabinets

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Wood, Cypress

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Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920 / Tansu Cabinet/Sideboard/ Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920 / Tansu Cabinet/Sideboard/ Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a drawer made of very old Japanese cedar wood. Furniture for shops made to store tools

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

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Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest of Drawers/Tansu

Located in London, GB

A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Iron

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Small Japanese Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small Japanese tansu for your home. Frequently made of wood, cedar and iron, every small Japanese tansu was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a small Japanese tansu — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A small Japanese tansu is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Meiji, Showa and Edo styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Small Japanese Tansu?

Prices for a small Japanese tansu start at $395 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $1,100.

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