Tansu Kiri

Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest

Japanese Bedside Table

Tansu Hardware

Hand Carved Asian Chest

Antique Small Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s

$3,200

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

Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest

$2,200

Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

Constructed in the Taisho Era (1912-1926) out of Keyaki (elm) wood on the front and Paulownia (kiri) wood for the casework, this tansu disassembles into 3 lightweight sections making...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Japanese Edo Period c1850's Chobadansu Merchant Chest Kiri & Sugi Tansu 36"W

$2,850 / item

Japanese Edo Period c1850's Chobadansu Merchant Chest Kiri & Sugi Tansu 36"W

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Japanese Kiri and Sugi Chobadansu Merchant Chest Late Edo Period Tan...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Kiri Wood Ishodansu Kasane Tansu Meiji Era Chest of Drawers 37"

$3,250 / item

Antique Japanese Kiri Wood Ishodansu Kasane Tansu Meiji Era Chest of Drawers 37"

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Kiri Isho Dansu — Two-Section 衣装箪笥 Meiji Era Japan, Me...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Clothing Chest Kiri Ishodansu Tansu 60.5"H

$3,250 / item

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Clothing Chest Kiri Ishodansu Tansu 60.5"H

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Japanese Kiri Wood Three Section Isho Dansu Kimono Chest Taisho Era ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

$2,000

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This Tansu chest of drawers is fully crafted from Kiri (Paulownia wood) solid wood boards, dates to Late Edo period (circa 1830s–1860s), estimate from the style, materials & conditio...

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W

$949

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W

Located in Portland, OR

We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to bring it up to your preferred elevation.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

$5,595 / set

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

Located in Torino, IT

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Pauownia wood (Kiri in Japanese ) tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry.

Category

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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Kiri Wood Tansu

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H 40 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Kiri Wood Tansu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kiri wood tansu with original brass fittings.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Kiri Wood Tansu

Unavailable

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Kiri Wood Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Kiri Wood Tansu with Original Brass Fittings

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in

19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A very nice and charming Japanese Tansu two part chest constructed in Kiri wood with metal mounts.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

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H 40.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese Tansu chest constructed entirely of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with a distinctive motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

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H 38.5 in W 38 in D 17 in

19th Century Japanese Kimono Tansu

By Japanese Studio

Located in Washington, DC

Striking two section, kiri wood tansu with hand forged iron and bronze decorative hardware. chest offers four storage drawers plus locked compartment for valuables.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"

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H 8 in W 9 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"

Located in Portland, OR

This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri (pallowina) wood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"

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H 8 in W 7 in D 10 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"

Located in Portland, OR

This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri (paulowina) wood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Taisho Era 1920's Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W

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H 18.5 in W 23.25 in D 11.25 in

Antique Japanese Taisho Era 1920's Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Japanese Taisho Era Kiri Wood Kodansu Personal Tansu Chest with 5 drawers 18.5"H Taisho era, c. 1900s 23.25"W x 11.25"D x 18.5"H Traditional Japanese kodansu (small cabinet...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of Tansu Nightstands

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H 22.5 in W 34 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Tansu Nightstands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Kiri wood, tansus on custom iron bases. Original hardware and bamboo nails.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Pair of Japanese Tansus

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H 41.5 in W 34 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Japanese Tansus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great pair of stacked 19th century. Kiri wood tansus on custom bases. Original iron latches and locks.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu

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H 31.5 in W 31.3 in D 16.15 in

Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu

Located in London, GB

A Meiji period portable merchant's chest or "Tansu" in kiri wood with wrought iron mounts and handles.

Category

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

Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12

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H 18 in W 23 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12

Located in Portland, OR

The kodansu was a special personal chest and was used to store everything from letter writing accessories as well as money, documents and other valuables. This tansu chest is made of...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12

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H 18 in W 23 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12

Located in Portland, OR

The kodansu was a special personal chest and was used to store everything from letter writing accessories as well as money, documents and other valuables. This tansu chest is made of...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Copper

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

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H 46.5 in W 38 in D 17 in

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid 19th c. Kiri wood tansu with "gravity" forged iron handles.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 42 in W 37 in L 42 in

Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Kiri wood tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

19th Century Tansu on Iron Base

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H 37 in W 31 in D 16 in

19th Century Tansu on Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Diminutive kiri wood tansu from the Toyko area, c.1850. All original.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in kiri wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...

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

Materials

Pine

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

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H 41.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Kiri wood tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Dresser Two-Piece 20th Century

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H 40.75 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 in

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Dresser Two-Piece 20th Century

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning two-piece Japanese Tansu in beautifully aged Kiri wood c1900s. Amazing grain on the two doors.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Era Japanese Two Piece Tansu

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H 43.5 in W 45.5 in D 17 in

Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Era Japanese Two Piece Tansu

Located in Peabody, MA

A late 19th century Japanese two-piece tansu chest in kiri wood with original hand forged iron hardware.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Choba (Merchant) Tansu, Kiri/Sugi Wood, Meiji Period

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H 29 in W 28.63 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Choba (Merchant) Tansu, Kiri/Sugi Wood, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

One section Choba (Merchant) Tansu, Kiri/Sugi wood, Meiji period Configuration of drawers and sliding doors.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Kiri Wood Tansu, Japan 19th Century

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H 23 in W 26 in D 12 in

Meiji Period Kiri Wood Tansu, Japan 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small highly figured beautifully grained Kiri wood tansu with iron hardware. In excellent original condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu, Meiji Late 19th - Early 20th Century

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H 55 in W 35.75 in D 17 in

Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu, Meiji Late 19th - Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese two section tansu with original iron hardware. Kiri wood with the secondary wood being cedar.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

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H 36 in W 33.5 in D 33 in

Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine Japanese late Edo period kiri wood (chestnut) and cypress wood tansu (merchant's chest) with multiple drawers of various sizes including a sliding section.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Accents, 19th Century

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H 56.5 in W 33.5 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Accents, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

A rectangular Japanese Kiri wood Tansu clothing cabinet with iron accents.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese 19th Century Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Chest with Three Drawers

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H 24 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in

Japanese 19th Century Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Chest with Three Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese kiri wood tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with three drawers and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

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H 19 in W 24 in D 11.5 in

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding doors and drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kiri Wood Merchant's Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware

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H 31 in W 31 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kiri Wood Merchant's Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood tansu merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with iron hardware and natural patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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Tansu Kiri For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tansu kiri you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A tansu kiri — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the tansu kiri you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tansu kiri, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tansu kiri that is appealing in its simplicity, but Japanese School produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tansu Kiri?

The average selling price for a tansu kiri at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

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