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Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Iron

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
H 42 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plat...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Sukiya 24" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
A modern day rendition of iconic Tansu storage with hand forged iron pulls and traditional wooden
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 24" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 24" Elm Tansu
H 29 in W 17 in D 24 in
Sukiya 52" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Japanese tea house aesthetics. Featuring several drawers for utility and organization, this Tansu embodies
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 52" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 52" Elm Tansu
H 29 in W 17 in D 52 in
Sukiya 22" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Japanese tea house aesthetics. Featuring several drawers for utility and organization, this Tansu embodies
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 22" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 22" Elm Tansu
H 29 in W 17 in D 22 in
Sukiya 36" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Japanese tea house aesthetics. Featuring several drawers for utility and organization, this Tansu embodies
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 36" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 36" Elm Tansu
H 48 in W 36 in D 17 in
Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Korean elm chest with original brass hardware. The chest has a nice patina. Inside has three pull
Category

Antique 1890s Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
By Other Kingdom
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Elm and Iron Bound Table Tansu or Sea Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
corners and lock plates typical of the form. Attractive figured elm with an old possibly original lacquer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with an amazing wood grain and natural aged
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Jewelry Chest
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Japanese Tansu Jewelry chest. Made of Japanese elm-keyaki. Handles on the sides, top
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Tansu Jewelry Chest
Japanese Tansu Jewelry Chest
H 12.25 in W 25.75 in D 10.5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
Located in London, GB
A large charred cedar, elm & paper Japanese Tansu from the early 20th century Taisho period
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Elm, Cedar, Paper

Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
H 59.45 in W 59.45 in D 19.3 in
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean
Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware. This late
Category

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

Materials

Iron

South East Asian Tansu Double-Sided Steps Two-Part Interlocking Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A South East Asian Tansu Double-Sided Two-Part Interlocking Cabinet. Measures 33" in width, 18" in
Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Asian Tansu Banded Burl Top Side Tables Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and versatile pair of Asian Tansu side tables cabinets, bedside table in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Tang Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Japanese Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An outstanding Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood (elm) tansu of large size with 8 drawers, 3 large
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century. Interior bottom section has been
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
chest, known as a funa tansu, features an exterior of stained keyaki (Japanese elm) wood with heavy iron
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Korean elm rice bin or cabinet. A rectangular form made from elm with a removable top
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
contribute to the rarity of finding a Tansu work chest with the original ruler. Dimensions: 7 1/2" deep x
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
19th century, this keyaki (elm) wood tansu is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century
Located in Monterey, CA
This Japanese Tansu is one-section and is made of Cedar (Sugi) and Elm (Keyaki). It is in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elmwood tansu with brass fittings.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu
Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu
H 66.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in
Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Tansu with Brass fittings.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu
Elmwood Two-Tier Tansu
H 66.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in
Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Located in Sarasota, FL
The Tansu Korean CHEST is hand made of elm with heavy brass trim and handles to the sides, having
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Antique Korean Tansu Chest
H 27.25 in W 33 in D 17.63 in
Vintage Japanese Figured Keyaki Wood Tansu Cabinet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegantly minimal 1920s Taisho period Japanese tansu cabinet. Made in two parts with sliding doors
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Pine

Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese 3-section clothing chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a thick rosewood veneer. The storage composition has multiple drawers of varying size...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Elm, Rosewood

Tansu in Elm Wood Case Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese Tansu in elm wood case with pecan veneered door and drawer faces. Two sliding doors over 5
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Tansu in Elm Wood Case Cabinet
Tansu in Elm Wood Case Cabinet
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 12.5 in
Solid Japanese Elm Burlwood Tansu / Cabinet
Located in London, England
Early Twentieth Century Elm Burlwood Japanese cabinet. Constructed entirely of solid elm
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Solid Japanese Elm Burlwood Tansu / Cabinet
Solid Japanese Elm Burlwood Tansu / Cabinet
H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 14.18 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 Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
H 23 in W 26.63 in D 14.5 in
Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Midcentury Korean brass mounted elm sideboard / tansu, with profuse engraved brass butterfly and
Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki 'Elm' Tansu Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period keyaki (elm) wood tansu chests, each with beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic pair of antique Chinese Tansu end table or nightstands. They have brass inlay on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Elm Burl Brass Tansu Chinoiserie Keepsake Jewelry Chest Table Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century tansu inspired chest featuring elm burl wood case with a heavy adornment of brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late Meiji period elm and pine clothing tansu (choba) in two sections with two long drawers over
Category

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

Materials

Elm, Pine

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Both the upper and the lower part have multiple decorative white brass mounts. Each features two doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Chinese chest or cabinet on stand. A rectangular form made from elm with vibrant
Category

20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Elm

Antique Japanese Elmwood Tansu on Stand
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique Japanese elmwood tansu in three parts; two cases having brass strap mounts and hardware
Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Japanese Elmwood Tansu on Stand
Antique Japanese Elmwood Tansu on Stand
H 46 in W 30.5 in D 15.25 in
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Located in Houston, TX
(Meiji period) tansu chests (sendai-dansu) in hard keyaki elm with interior drawers of sugi wood
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
H 26 in W 34 in D 16 in
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century Korean Tansu style Bandaji chest or blanket chest constructed from elm
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Korean Tansu Elmwood cabinet, 20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Merchant's Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine single section Japanese Meiji period lacquered keyaki wood choba (merchant's tansu) fitted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Asian scholar's chest configured with four upper drawers over lower cabinet. Beautifully appointed with striking brass butterfly hardware and hinges. Richly grained two-tone finish. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese 2-part keyaki (elm) mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) each section with sliding doors the
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
H 66 in W 71 in D 27.5 in
Charred Edo Period Wabi Sabi Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well proportioned charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Fine Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese late Edo period keyaki wood (elm) Choba tansu (merchant's chest) with multiple
Category

Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Fine Japanese Meiji Period Stained Keyaki Clothing Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese Meiji period lacquered and stained choba or clothing tansu in two parts, the upper
Category

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

Materials

Elm, Pine

Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large two section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, late 19th century. Interior has been modified for bar use
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Japanese Meiji Tansu Staircase with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese staircase Tansu cabinet from the Meiji period. Crafted from pine and elm wood with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Pine

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
. The cabinet crafted of sugi (Japanese cypress), with keyaki (elm) drawers and door faces, and hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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Tansu Elm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tansu elm available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every tansu elm was constructed with great care. There are 114 variations of the antique or vintage tansu elm you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tansu elm, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tansu elm, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tansu elm has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maria Yee Inc. and George Nakashima are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tansu Elm?

Prices for a tansu elm start at $350 and top out at $12,699 with the average selling for $3,000.

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