Tansu Cabinet

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...

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 ...

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...

This Japanese sliding-door cabinet (cha tansu) was crafted during the early Showa Period (1926–1945) in hinoki cypress, a wood valued for its fine grain, durability, and calming natu...

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...

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...

Antique Japanese todana tansu - 19th Antique - Oriental Decoration Measures : 97cmx44cm H:53cm Materials : Wood & Ironwork Wear Consistent with age and use

This is a large antique Japanese black Tansu chest, distinguished by its commanding horizontal proportions and deep black finish that radiates a quiet yet powerful presence. Without ...

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...

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...

An elegant Japanese Tansu Jewelry chest. Made of Japanese elm-keyaki. Handles on the sides, top drawer lined with velvet.

This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu. Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a powerful and dignified piece, the culmination of the skills and aesthetic sense of th...

This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...

Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s). As showed in the paper labels remains on each drawer faces, This is used by...

Henredon Mahogany Campaign Tansu Gentleman’s Chest A handsome and exceptionally crafted Henredon mahogany gentleman’s chest inspired by traditional Japanese Tansu cabinetry and clas...

It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...

Japanese antique large cabinet, tansu chest of drawers in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest).

Beautiful open shelved Tansu sourced in Japan

This rare Kaidan Tansu is an original 19th-century Japanese stair chest from the Meiji period (circa 1890). Crafted in richly patinated wood, it combines functional storage with the ...

It works beautifully as a nightstand or compact storage cabinet, combining functionality with aesthetic presence.

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

19th century Japanese Edo period togidashi (polished out) lacquered tansu chest. Handpainted with detailed hawk feathers in lacquer, no two feathers are a repeat.

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood.

An exceptional two-section chest from the Kyushu region, crafted from solid kiri (paulownia) wood with a warm, time-worn patina that highlights its fine grain. Retaining its original...

Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...

A gorgeous antique Japanese two piece kitchen tansu chest (Goshu Mizuya) from the late Meiji period. This stunning tansu from the Kansai region, is so unique in that it is made of el...

Henredon produced Asian-style (often called Chinoiserie or Oriental-inspired) furniture because mid-20th-century American design experienced a strong fascination with Asian aesthetic...

A large heavily patinated Edo period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar & elm with two sliding doors & three internal drawers. Original forged iron hardware. Many age old repair...

A testament to Japanese craftsmanship, this exquisite Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) embodies the serene beauty of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. Its deep, rich, darkened patina—cultivated ...

A finely crafted Japanese Mizuya tansu from the early 20th century, circa 1910s to 1930 (Taisho to early Showa period).

This Japanese chadansu (tea cabinet) dates to the Early Showa period, circa 1930. Traditionally placed in the main living area of the home, a chadansu functioned much like a living-...

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1900s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1900s.

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s.

It typically features four large drawers with smaller drawers in the lower section, fitted with original iron handles and hardware. Traditionally used for storing clothing and texti...

This is an old box storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is paulownia wood, which is precious today. Paulownia wood is light...

Vintage Henredon Tansu Asian Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Dimensions : 72" Long X 30" Tall X 19" Deep This dresser was made by Henredon in the 1970's in a gorgeous walnu...

A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese sideboard/tansu. It was likely to be used as a counter in a shop. Heavily pati...

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian Baroque Year: 1890s $2,2...

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box. Created in the Sendai Prefecture during the last...

A finely crafted Japanese tansu chest, composed of three separate stacking elements: a base plinth, a section of drawers, and a top cabinet with hinged doors concealing sliding trays.

A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece of Japanese furniture of this time period. Nicely patinated with original forged ir...