Tansu Chests

An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina.

This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese cedar wood (cryptomeria Japonica) in its inner parts, while for the outer parts it is...

A 1930s Japanese lacquer Sendai Tansu Chest of drawers. Looks to be solid pine construction with a lacquered finish.

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers.

Fantastic mid-century Chinoiserie/Tansu chest combining eastern aesthetic influences with western construction & craftsmanship.

Tansus were portable chests, meant to store objects of daily use such as clothes.

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

This matched pair of Japanese tansu chests combines antique craftsmanship with a modern presentation.

Born during the 19th century, this wooden Tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional cabinetry.

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu chest dating to the late 19th century, combining beautifully figured wood drawer fronts with dark-finished casework and traditional...

The clean lines and nicely weathered appearance of this tansu chest enhance its timeless beauty, while the conveniently placed handles on the sides ensure easy mobility.

Traditional Japanese merchant's or household tansu storage chest, probably from the early 1900s to 1930s.

This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking burnt orange lacquer chest.

This is an antique Japanese drawer chest dating from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Crafted from cedar wood, it features simple iron handles on the front. The balanced arr...

Henredon 3 drawer bachelors chest that blends British military campaign style with Japanese Tansu components.

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...

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. With its elegant, horizontally proportioned form and beautifully aged wood, it is a fine example of traditional Japanese storage furnitu...

A Japanese Meiji period two-part chōba-dansu merchant’s chest, circa 1890, featuring a richly patinated wood surface and extensive dark iron hardware.

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

This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s).

This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the...

This is an antique Japanese small drawer chest dating from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Crafted from cedar wood, it features two large drawers arranged vertically, each fitted wit...

This is a small wooden chest of drawers believed to date from the mid-Edo period, specifically the An'ei era (1772–1781) of Japan. The drawer fronts are made of paulownia (kiri) wood...

Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware.

This is a large antique Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Edo period (circa 1800s–1860s). At first glance, the piece conveys an unmistakable sense of solidity, strength, ...

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period.

Crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (1868–1912), this authentic single-section Isho-tansu (clothing storage chest) offers a striking combination of traditional craftsmanship, fu...

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

Originally made as tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar.

., Japan. Antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers made of Yamizo Sugi cedar made in the year 1886 (Meiji 19).

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

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1900–1935 Japanese Wooden Cupboard Japan, Early 20th Century Cedar wood (presumed) A traditional Japanese wooden cupboard, characterized by its simple co...

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

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

A pair of Henredon Chinoiserie Tansu Commode size nightstands with traditional Campaign styling.

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

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. ...

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...

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 ...

This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is written in ink on the bottom of the drawer at the time. Through years of use, it ...

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

Today, it can also be used as a low console, storage chest, or coffee table-like piece in an interior setting.

Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer from Tohoku area, Japan. Manufactured in Circa 1900s to 1920s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estimate from the style & c...

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...