Tansu On Stand
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
made contemporary black metal stand. The tansu chest was part of a larger cabinet which was lost at
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Trunk Chest on Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest on stand or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 40.5 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
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.
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Side Tables
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19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Dressers
Materials
Pine, Fir
All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
stands. When separated, the two drawer sets make excellent side chests.
Japanese storage tansu chests
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditional technique
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
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H 18.25 in W 12 in D 16 in
Japanese Traditional Design Exhibition Stand / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
paulownia and ebony.
Paulownia is a material often used for tansu.
It's a soft tree, but it's very light
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Other
H 31.58 in W 27.25 in D 13.39 in
Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
underground lets the refined hardware stand out even more.
The upper part consists of two large drawers. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 41.86 in W 43.08 in D 17.84 in
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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-out drawers and an open space.
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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
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Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden storage chests from Japan. In Japanese traditional houses, there were no fixed chairs,...
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Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Periode
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu cabinet (also known as Mizuya Dansu) crafted in pine and elm burl.
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Large Japanese Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
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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 modified to accommodate a TV. Part of the back bottom section has been removed for the o...
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H 66.25 in W 47.5 in D 18.75 in
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 develop a deep patina that contrasts the elmwood. It mixes wonderfully with other perio...
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Tansu Japanese Sado Island Cedar Console Sideboard Bedside Table Cabinet, Meiji
Located in Monterey, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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H 45 in W 93 in D 17.25 in
Two-Section Cedar Elm Clothing Chest Dresser Bedside Japanese
Located in Monterey, CA
bedside tables.
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Japanese Tansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese elmwood tansu in three parts; two cases having brass strap mounts and hardware
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Pair of Japanese Tansu Nightstands and Side Tables on Hand Forged Iron Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 23.25 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Japanese 19th Century Tansus/Nightstands on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tansus on custom iron bases. Both have two drawers each, all original hardware, bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands
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Wood
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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Par of Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Hinoki wood tansus on custom iron bases. All original. Hand-forged hardware, bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Night Stands
Japanese Tansu Bedside Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two 19th century tansus on custom iron bases. Piece on the left has drawers behind the doors. All
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Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of night stands on iron bases. Chest on left has three drawers. Chest on right has two large
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Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wood tansus that can be either stacked on top of each other as a chest of drawers or
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Pair of 19th Century Japanese Low Tansus, Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Japanese Tansu Chest on Stand, Early 20th century
Located in San Marino, CA
Japanese katanadansu, a low, wide chest originally designed to store sword blades without the hilt. Believed to be Kiri wood (Paulownia wood) and iron.
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Located in Chicago, IL
A Tansu chest from Japan, separated with each piece on its own custom stand. Can be used as shown
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Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style
Located in Dayton, OH
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H 39.5 in W 12.5 in D 37 in
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chests on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A Tansu chest from Japan, separated with each piece on its own custom stand. Can be used as shown
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Chest / Coffee Table/Wooden Box/Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and use it as a side table, so why not put an alarm clock or a stand light on it?
It can also be used
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
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Other
H 21.07 in W 27.45 in D 15.67 in
19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used as a TV stand, but if you place a heavy object on it, the top plate will go down, making it
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H 24.81 in W 34.65 in D 15.24 in
Japanese Tansu Style Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Oak Tansu style chest fronted by two doors and five drawers. Outfitted with black iron hardware and
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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Wood
Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Located in East Hampton, NY
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The chest on the
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Located in Fulton, CA
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Located in San Marino, CA
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Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu".
It seems to be around the
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H 4.93 in W 4.73 in D 34.06 in
Pair of 19th Century Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century natural light colored kiri wood Tansus on iron bases. Hand-forged iron hardware
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Pair of 19th Century Low Japanese Tansus, Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Japanese tansus on custom iron bases. Sold as a pair. All original hardware
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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and vibrant pair of matching Chinese tansu small chests with one drawer at top and
a large
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Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four large drawers
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Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's chinoiserie tansu style Asian nightstand or small storage chest cabinet is
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Antique Japanese Tansus on Custom Bases/Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This listing is for two Japanese tansus with custom made metal stands. The piece on the left has
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Japanese Tansu fron the Kansai Region
Located in Hudson, NY
. Comes on a 3" base, and with 3 keys. Excellent condition. 27 1/2" h , or 30 1/2" h with stand.
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Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese Meiji Period miniature tansu, known as a hairbako, featuring exquisite lacquer
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Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Drawer Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
charm.
It is recommended for displaying your favorite objects or as a night stand.
A versatile item
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 13.59 in W 12.6 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Clothing Chests with Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant 19th century Japanese stacked clothing chests on stand featuring delicate brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
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Brass
Japanese Kiriwood Tansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Japanese tansu has a mid century feel with clean lines and minimal hardware. Used
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Pair of Vintage Korean Tansus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tansus mounted as end or bedside tables on antiqued gold leaf iron bases. Great red crackle
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Brass
Pair of Japanese Tansus mounted as bedside tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed lacquered tansus mounted on iron bases. Great rustic patina. Drawers lined in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Night Stands
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Iron
Circa 1920s Japanese Tansu Console on Iron Stand
Located in Summerland, CA
Japanese tansu cabinet on custom made iron stand. Works well as a console table. Made of Kiri
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Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome antique Japanese one section tansu on black lacquer wood stand. Top section of a Kyoto
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Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two-drawer tansu is originally the bottom portion of a 3 section kimono tansu. Purchased in Kyoto
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Wood
Japanese 6-Drawer Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese 6 drawer tansu from the Yonezawa region. Originally the bottom section of a 2 section
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Important Japanese Decorated Lacquer Isho Tansu Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Important Japanese decorated lacquer Isho Tansu
chest, gilt and metal mounts with overall Manji
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This Japanese Tansu is from the Nihonmatsu, Fukushima prefecture in the Meiji period circa 1880
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Tansu Japan Two-Section Clothing Chest Bedside or Side Table, Meiji 19th Century
Located in Monterey, CA
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Miniature Chest with Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller Co.
By George Nelson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
After visiting Japan, George Nelson was so taken by the concept of the tansu cabinet and its' small
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Japanese Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese antique two section, all kiriwood (paulownia), kasane tansu(clothing chest), from northern
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Kiriwood Katana Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple and elegant Japanese antique katana(sword chest) tansu on black lacquer wood stand. Made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese two section tansu with original hardware and finish. Used to store clothing
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
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Iron
Japanese 4 section Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite antique Japanese kimono and isho tansu(clothing chest) from Kyoto, Japan. This beautiful
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Persimmon Wood Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional 4 section persimmon wood clothing chest from Kyoto, Japan. The tansu is comprised of 4
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Korean Tansu on Stand
Located in Summerland, CA
19 century Korean blanket chest on custom made iron stand. Beautifully fitted with white brass
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Furniture
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Brass
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chests on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Japanese tansu chests on stands.
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Japanese Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Japanese tansu has been transformed by white wax for a contemporary look for a modern home
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Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese 2-drawer tansu from the Yonezawa region. Originally the top section of a 2 section
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Antique 1880s Japanese Furniture
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Wood
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- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is Korean tansu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Korean tansu is a type of cabinet that is easy to transport. Although the furniture originated in Japan, Korean examples are better known today. Most feature wood construction with metal trim. You'll find a selection of Korean tansu on 1stDibs.
- What is a step Tansu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A step Tansu is also known as a step Tansu chest. It originated in Japan with simplistic design and multi-purpose use. Step Tansu has a storage chest that doubles as a staircase to climb to higher-level rooms. Add aesthetic appeal to your home decor with a step Tansu chest or other storage pieces from 1stDibs.
- What is Mizuya Tansu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Mizuya Tansu is a Japanese chest or container typically used to store food, dishes, utensils and more near a kitchen or tea room. They are usually made of wood and many are beautifully designed. Browse a collection of Mizuya Tansu cabinets on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a smokers stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A smoking stand is basically designed to mount your ashtray. This stand is usually made of wood or metal and is placed next to a couch or an armchair. It provides convenience and ease. Find a collection of antique and vintage smoking stands on 1stDibs today.
- What is a smoking stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A smoking stand is a metal or wood stand for holding an ashtray. Traditionally, it was the go-to spot for the smoker of the house, with all necessary accessories like a humidor, cigar cutters, and a removable ashtray. Visit 1stDibs for a range of vintage smoking stands and other tobacco accessories.
- What does DKNY stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024DKNY stands for Donna Karan New York. The name is a reference to the brand's founder, Donna Karan, and the city where she launched it, New York City. Karan established the brand in 1989. Explore a selection of Donna Karan and DKNY apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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- What does MCM stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MCM stands for mid-century modern. The term refers to architecture, furniture and designs produced during the middle of the 20th century. Generally, the period starts after World War II and continues through the 1960s or 70s. You'll find a variety of mid-century modern furniture, art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is a pedestal stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pedestal stand is a base — a structure on which you would position a statue or a decorative vase in your home. Pedestal stands come in a range of shapes and sizes, and you are likely to find exactly the stand you’re looking for given the variety that has been made over the years. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage pedestal stands.
- What is a reading stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
- What does Balenciaga stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Balenciaga doesn't stand for anything. Rather than an acronym, the word Balenciaga is actually the surname of the fashion designer who founded the French luxury fashion house, Cristóbal Balenciaga. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house in the trendy resort town of San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family. When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. Shop a collection of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- What does Hublot stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Hublot doesn't stand for anything. Rather than being an acronym for something, Hublot is the French word for a porthole or small round window on a ship. The brand name refers to the iconic circular bezel found on early timepieces produced by the Swiss watchmaker. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hublot watches.
- What does Off-White stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024As a brand, Off-White stands for the symbolic meaning that late founder Virgil Abloh assigned to the color off-white. Specifically, Abloh explained that, to him, off-white is the gray area between black and white, light and dark and good and evil. These dichotomies mirror Off-White's approach to design, which combines elements of haute couture and casual streetwear. On 1stDibs, find a range of Off-White apparel and accessories.
- What does KAWS stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024KAWS doesn't stand for anything, as the name is not an abbreviation. Rather, it is the artistic alias of Brian Donnelly. The name dates back to the start of his career, when he was a street artist known by his tag, KAWS. In interviews, Donnelly has explained that he chose the name KAWS simply because he likes how it looks. Shop a collection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- What is a kimono stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A kimono stand is the setting for displaying your ornate Japanese textile. The robe's exquisite needlework is highlighted by the stand, which also protects it from the stress that could cause the seams to separate. Traditional ikou, or kimono stands, are huge, expensive, and often hard to come by.
- What does JAR stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024In the world of fine jewelry, JAR stands for Joel Arthur Rosenthal, the founder of the acclaimed French brand known for its dazzling, sculptural earrings and other pieces. The New York City-born designer didn’t plan on a career in the jewelry industry. After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in art history and philosophy, he moved to Paris, where he opened a needlepoint shop. His unusual color pairings and imaginative stitchwork drew designers from Hermès and Valentino. Rosenthal was tasked with creating a mount for a gemstone by one of his fashion-industry clients, and he soon moved beyond textile arts and into jewelry. Find JAR earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a hostess stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A hostess stand is a type of furniture that is mainly used in restaurants. It houses menus and reservation lists while creating a greeting point for a hostess to welcome patrons. Shop a collection of authentic hostess stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is the best tree stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best tree stand for coats is one which stands at least 5 feet tall, has a steady base and is big enough to hang clothes and clothing accessories such as hats or scarves. On 1stDibs find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary tree stands.