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.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Japanese Tansu
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
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 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
Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This small tansu features six compartments that are not only functional but also serve as a work of art, reflecting the refined style of Japanese design.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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
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 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 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-1900s). It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is mainly cedar w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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 of cedar wood. The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful. There is no wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
$560Sale Price|37% Off
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 periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. Iron is used for the handles, and t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with Three Drawers circa 1900–1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with Three Drawers circa 1900–1920 Japan, Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1920 A refined Japanese antique three-drawer cabinet that embodies the unde...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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 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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 rich patina that has developed through generations of use. At first glance, its constr...
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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. Constructed from solid wood, this piece has a str...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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. Constructed from solid wood, this piece has a sim...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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 period circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood and finished in a deep tim...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
$560Sale Price|20% Off
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
Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
$560Sale Price|20% Off
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).
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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
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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. Original wrought iron fittings, magnificent patina acquired over time. Japan, late...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Small Japanese Tansu
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese tansu. Possibly a chadansu, used for storing and displaying tea ceremony implements.
This piece features a pair of sliding doors, one interior shel...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Buffets
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
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 Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
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H 17.13 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in
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 at the top. The door handle is made of wood and is installed to be embedded in the...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
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H 16.03 in W 20.48 in D 6.3 in
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A small storage shelf made in the Meiji era in Japan It was used in an old house in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan. I don't know what it was used for. Convenient for storing small sh...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Japanese small Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi /
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H 19.89 in W 35.44 in D 15.56 in
Japanese small Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu made between the Taisho period and the early Showa period (1910s–1920s). It is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. Its minimalist and...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
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H 17.72 in W 36.82 in D 19.1 in
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 Showa period (1910s–1920s). It is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. Its minimalist and...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
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H 12.21 in W 6.03 in D 13 in
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 Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
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H 10.67 in W 9.65 in D 10.04 in
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
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 or bedside table.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
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H 5.32 in W 12.21 in D 16.93 in
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 Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels. This is a hard to find antique smaller tansu storage chest/cabinet , kodansu, hand crafted with fine grained wood and fine lines and a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare and unusual cross-cut bamboo Tansu chest. Dates pre-World War II Showa period, Japan, circa 1930s. Each bamboo square is individually cut and placed. A few wear marks on the t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Tansu Small Solid Wood
Located in Somis, CA
A small vintage solid wood Japanese tansu with 3 full depth drawers and sliding doors.
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) tansu with one drawer on top, a sliding door to reveal 5 more drawers underneath, and 2 locks. Made of keyaki wood, a precious wood in Japan.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A traditional antique Japanese Tansu chest (mobile ceremonial clothing / kimono storage cabinet), Meiji period (1868-1912), mixed wood with iron bail handles and mounts. circa 1900 ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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 craftsmanship and timeless design.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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-1920s).
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
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 tansu storage chest/cabinet ,hand crafted with fine grained wood. It is in remarkabl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 wood. The handles are made of iron. This drawer is rustic, simple and beautiful. T...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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) drawer tansu storage chest/cabinet ,hand crafted with fine grained wood and attract...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
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H 20.28 in W 28.15 in D 15.36 in
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 era. (1860s-1920s). The material is cedar wood. The design is stripped down and s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu
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H 15.95 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
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 wood. The handles are made of iron. This drawer is rustic, simple and beautiful. T...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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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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