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19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet
19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet

19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet

Located in Elkton, MD

This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case features four small fitted drawers, while both upper and lower cases have central doors...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers, reed and rattan design.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

Unusual C.1920s Taisho Period Bow Front Tansu Cabinet
Unusual C.1920s Taisho Period Bow Front Tansu Cabinet

Unusual C.1920s Taisho Period Bow Front Tansu Cabinet

Located in London, GB

An unusual bow front tansu cabinet from C.1920s Japan. Black painted cedar with multiple drawers, curved sliding doors & original brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large primitive early Meiji period Japanese wheeled tansu cabinet. Featuring a total of four sliding with original iron hardware.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet With Metal Mounts
Late 19th Century Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet With Metal Mounts

Late 19th Century Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet With Metal Mounts

Located in Elkton, MD

A beautiful example of East Asian craftsmanship, this antique tansu cabinet, dates to the late 19th century and offers timeless character and practical form.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami
Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sami

Located in London, GB

A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors
Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors

Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous late 19thc Tansu cabinet with 8 drawers of various sizes behind two doors that have the lock & key.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Large Early 19th C. Late Edo Period Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Wabi
A Large Early 19th C. Late Edo Period Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Wabi

A Large Early 19th C. Late Edo Period Tansu Cabinet/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Wabi

Located in London, GB

An eight drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture.

Category

Antique 1820s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this style are particularly called "Cha dansu", Tansu cabinet as small cupboard with inner shelves ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood, Cedar

Korean Tansu / cabinet
Korean Tansu / cabinet

Korean Tansu / cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Korean tansu in original untouched condition. In three sections with a pair of doors in each section; the two upper sections with drawers. The piece is relief-carved with motifs...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet
Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet

Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 38.5” W × 17.5” D × 40.75” H, this Tansu-style cabinet offers substantial interior space behind its heavy-duty facade.

Category

Late 20th Century South Korean Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal
Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal

Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A traditional Japanese tansu from the early 1900s, crafted in a warm-toned wood and accented with original antique metal hardware. Featuring a thoughtful mix of shelves, sliding door...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Berlin Iron

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall heavily patinated cedar tansu with multiple drawers, sliding doors & original iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Early 20th Century Japanese Woven Tansu Cabinet for Functional Storage
Early 20th Century Japanese Woven Tansu Cabinet for Functional Storage

Early 20th Century Japanese Woven Tansu Cabinet for Functional Storage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Woven Sliding Door Tansu from Japan. With a beautifully detailed front and thoughtfully interior shelving, it blends exquisite craftsmanship with functional storage.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a striking example of Meiji-era craftsmanship, blending functional storage with a bold, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Hardwood

Tight Slat Noir Tansu Cabinet, Japanese Design, Early 20th Century
Tight Slat Noir Tansu Cabinet, Japanese Design, Early 20th Century

Tight Slat Noir Tansu Cabinet, Japanese Design, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in Japan during the early 20th century, this cabinet showcases the understated beauty of traditional joinery and practical design. Its sliding slatted doors, rich patina, and...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Credenzas

Materials

Wood

F24 Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet, Sideboard Wabisabi
F24 Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet, Sideboard Wabisabi

F24 Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet, Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Niiza, JP

Size: W610×H490×D300mm 9kg Estimated packaging size: 70cm x 60cm x 40cm, 25kg This is an old Japanese chest of drawers. The doors are decorated with vertical latticework. It's a tr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden storage cabinet, believed to date from the Taisho to early Showa period, circa 1910s to 1940s. The front features four sliding doors arranged in a cle...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese small cabinet was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa period and is made from richly grained keyaki (Japanese zelkova wood), one of the most highly valued hardwood...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A tall two section Japanese tansu from the mid 19th century. Nicely patinated cedar with multiple drawers, sliding doors & iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi, Tansu, Cabinet
Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi, Tansu, Cabinet

Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi, Tansu, Cabinet

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This drawer shelf from the Taisho period combines Japanese style with modernity. This drawer shelf is particularly elaborate among those made in the Taisho period, and the complexit...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition. The original urushi lacquer has a ni...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Having ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

Antique Tansu Cabinet Stand with Brass Accent with Slideout Lock
Antique Tansu Cabinet Stand with Brass Accent with Slideout Lock

Antique Tansu Cabinet Stand with Brass Accent with Slideout Lock

Located in Seattle, WA

Amazing old cabinet. Beautiful burl wood, metal fixture, even a fish design lock. Looks to be Japanese characters on the back. Measures: 22” wide 25” tall 12” deep.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet
Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Distinctive antique-style Korean tansu cabinet featuring traditional butterfly hardware and richly detailed craftsmanship inspired by classic Korean storage chests.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet
Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Vintage Tansu Staircase Side Cabinet from the mid 20th century with two drawers and double doors on each side.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Located in Plainview, NY

A stunning late 19th century Campaign Korean tansu cabinet or chest. The Korean chest features 4 small drawers on top of a two door cabinet offering plenty of space for storage.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu

Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were very common in Japan where ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo
20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo

Located in Morristown, NJ

Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, c. 1965–1985 — From the Collection of Plácido Domingo A striking and functional Korean-style tansu cabinet, crafted in the mid-to-late 20t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Korean Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet
Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet

Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Asian marquetry Tansu table cabinet is a masterful blend of craftsmanship and functionality.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century
Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century

Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This exceptional 19th-century Japanese mizuya tansu originates from the late Edo–Meiji period and showcases traditional craftsmanship in warm, deeply patinated wood. Its façade featu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests
1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests

1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet Set includes 2 cabinets with base.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

In contemporary interiors, it also serves beautifully as a sideboard, console cabinet, or low storage cabinet. Both sliding doors operate smoothly, making it not only an exceptional ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

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

This large cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece created by restoring an original Japanese tansu from the Edo period and reimagining it with custom-made sliding doors clad in reclaimed an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Tansu, Japan, 1910s, Wabi Sabi, Storage
Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Tansu, Japan, 1910s, Wabi Sabi, Storage

Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Tansu, Japan, 1910s, Wabi Sabi, Storage

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A striking Japanese storage cabinet dating to the 1910s, featuring beautifully aged wood, traditional sliding doors, and four small drawers with original metal pulls. Its balanced pr...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

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

Overview A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.
French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.

French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Vintage black-painted cabinet from France. Its deep black exterior contrasts beautifully with the warm natural wood inside, giving it both strength and elegance. With glass-fronted d...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"
Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Meiji style Tansu step chest, etagere or storage cabinet. Made from beautiful elm with traditional staircase form.

Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard
Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints
1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints

1960s Custom Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet in Walnut with Woodblock Prints

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Japanese Tansu Tea Cabinet, dating to the 1960s. It has a case and a base made of walnut, and it has two pieces of artwork that are affixed to the front of the piece.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu / Meiji 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet / Bamboo
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu / Meiji 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet / Bamboo

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu / Meiji 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet / Bamboo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The front is composed of sliding doors arranged in two sections. The ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

Meiji Period Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with 81 Drawers / Tansu Wabisabi
Meiji Period Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with 81 Drawers / Tansu Wabisabi

Meiji Period Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with 81 Drawers / Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an exceptional Japanese medicine chest (Kusuri Tansu) dating from the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Cerused / Glazed Tansu
Cerused / Glazed Tansu

Cerused / Glazed Tansu

Located in London, England

A lovely display come storage cabinet with multiple sliding doors and drawers. Wonderful example of Japanese joinery and wood finish. All working original condition with few mino...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

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

This striking tall cabinet is a masterful blend of history and contemporary functionality. The original cabinet was remodeled into a sliding-door cabinet using recycled wood from the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet
Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest" (late Edo period-Meiji period) / tansu cabinet It is a chest of drawers from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1800-1912) in ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Suntory Storage Tansu
Suntory Storage Tansu

Suntory Storage Tansu

Located in London, England

Late Shōwa period wardrobe or linen cupboard. The top half has two locking doors and many removable drawers, which could be reformatted for multiple uses. While the base consists of...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century
Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Saitama Prefecture in Japan’s Kanto region, this mizuya tansu is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1850s, based on its construction, materials, surf...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

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

This cabinet dates to the Meiji period (1868–1912) in Japan and has been reimagined through a restrained contemporary intervention. The original wooden sliding doors have been caref...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Paper

Japanese Antique Small Apothecary Cabinet with 16 Drawers 1860s-1920s / Tansu
Japanese Antique Small Apothecary Cabinet with 16 Drawers 1860s-1920s / Tansu

Japanese Antique Small Apothecary Cabinet with 16 Drawers 1860s-1920s / Tansu

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese medicine chest (Kusuri Tansu) with 16 small drawers. It is believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period (circa 1868–1926).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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Tansu Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tansu cabinet for your home. Each tansu cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are 234 variations of the antique or vintage tansu cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tansu cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tansu cabinet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made tansu cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henredon, Baker Furniture Company and American of Martinsville are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tansu Cabinet?

Prices for a tansu cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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