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French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine
French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine

French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Tactile and grounded, this French chest of drawers from the 1940s embodies a rustic modernism steeped in simplicity. Carved from solid pine, the piece reveals the swirling grain and ...

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period. This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

The red lacquer surface reveals subtle tonal variations and natural wear from age, adding depth and wabi-sabi character. A beautiful decorative accent and functional storage piece, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest
17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest

17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest

Located in London, GB

A petite and primitive, 17th century box-bench in beautifully patinated solid chestnut with forged iron hardware. The single armrest indicates that this would have been used as a fir...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period. This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Perfect as an accent storage piece, a display object, or as part of a curated wabi-sabi interior.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

Its rich patina, earned over centuries, adds unmatched character and rustic charm, making it a perfect addition to cabin, farmhouse, Wabi-Sabi, or country-style interiors. Whether pl...

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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Brass

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

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 with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden drawers to the top right can be removed t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one of the folk utensils mainly used in Japan in the early modern times, and it is a r...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Whether used for small accessories, stationery, or simply displayed for its wabi-sabi charm, it embodies both utility and timeless atmosphere.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Featuring multiple drawers, including smaller ones perfect for organizing small items, it combines functionality with traditional charm. The chest of drawers exudes a wabi-sabi aest...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The aged patina of the wood highlights its timeless charm, while the three drawers showcase a simple yet wabi-sabi-inspired design. The unique textures and character developed over t...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with original iron h...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

1859 Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest
1859 Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest

1859 Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The surface has developed a beautiful wabi-sabi character through many years of age and use.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese lowboard with four drawers, dating from the Meiji to Taisho period (circa 1868–1926). Originally crafted as a practical piece of everyday furniture, its r...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

More than simply a functional piece of furniture, it embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—an appreciation for the beauty found in age, imperfection, and the quiet passage of...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

In its worn surfaces and measured proportions, one finds the calm depth that defines wabi-sabi: beauty revealed through use and the passage of years.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi.

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

Materials

Iron

Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest, 1820s–1860s
Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest, 1820s–1860s

Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest, 1820s–1860s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The urushi lacquer surface has developed a beautiful wabi-sabi character through many years of age and use.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Over time, the finish has developed a quiet wabi-sabi presence. The surface shows signs of long use, including wear, abrasions, and small marks.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink.

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch with dark reddish hue, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink.

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Black Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi
1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers
1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

1820s-1860s Japanese antique cabinet, wabi sabi tansu medicine chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique large cabinet, tansu chest of drawers in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest). Product of Mid to late Edo period (1820s-1860s / Early to Mid 19th C...

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi
A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi

A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

1892 Rustic Antique Treasure Chest / Trunk This 1892 treasure chest is crafted from pinewood with a canvas covering and retains its original farmhouse blue paint and patina. It feat...

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

A piece that quietly embodies the depth of wabi-sabi, shaped through time and use. Condition Notes: - Structure is sound and stable with no structural issues - Surface shows age-rel...

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

Materials

Iron

Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Dougu / Kusuri Tansu, Tool / Medicine chest Late 19th Cen
Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Dougu / Kusuri Tansu, Tool / Medicine chest Late 19th Cen

Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Dougu / Kusuri Tansu, Tool / Medicine chest Late 19th Cen

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

these elements bring good wabi sabi elements altogether. All drawers open & close smoothly. it's still durable enough for daily use.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Cedar Chest of Drawers, Late Edo Period, Mingei, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Cedar Chest of Drawers, Late Edo Period, Mingei, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Cedar Chest of Drawers, Late Edo Period, Mingei, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted during the Late Edo Period, circa 1850. Its low, horizontal proportions and four generously sized drawers reflect the practical sp...

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

Materials

Iron

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Just a simple store furniture got a nice wabi sabi touch by age nearly 140 years. Drawer interior 1st tier w 9.76 in / h 4.84 in / d 355 - 360 in (w 248mm / h 123mm / d 355 - 360m...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The aged urushi (Japanese lacquer), worn away in places, enhances the piece’s unique character and embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic. On the side of one drawer, the inscription "Tenpō...

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

These features add a subtle feminine charms to the chest. Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch.

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867). Made from Japanese cedar and finished with traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi), the surface has developed a...

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

Materials

Cedar

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch. The patina developed through the age and the usage, creates gentle gradations of deeper reddish brown to the ligher, then the color of...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine & chestnut. The product of 1840s - 1860s (late Edo period) estimate from the style &...

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

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid tall size, Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji era (circa 1860s - 1910s) , estimate from the style & conditions....

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece of furniture reflects the Japanese aesthetic of *wabi-sabi* a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions . Four drawers with storage well to top. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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 ...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The Beauty of Imperfection (Wabi-sabi) This chest is a quintessential example of the Wabi-sabi philosophy.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This specific piece is a masterclass in the Wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its most striking feature is the absence of traditional iron hardware, replaced instead by hand-braided rope pulls.

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

Materials

Rope, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Over a century, the cedar has developed a rich, honeyed patina that glows with an authentic "Wabi-sabi" charm. Each of the nine drawers is fitted with its original hand-forged iron "...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. Iron is used for the handles, and t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for storing prints, documents, or textiles, its wide, shallow drawers and low horizonta...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei
Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei

Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan
Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A beautifully crafted antique tansu, piece of functional furniture with deep Japanese roots. This larger tansu features six compartments, making it both a practical storage solution...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi, Tansu, Cabinet
Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi, Tansu, Cabinet

Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi, Tansu, Cabinet

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This drawer shelf from the Taisho period combines Japanese style with modernity. This drawer shelf is particularly elaborate among those made in the Taisho period, and the complexit...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Wood

Anqitue Grain Chest, Wabi Sabi Style, c. 1700s Norway
Anqitue Grain Chest, Wabi Sabi Style, c. 1700s Norway

Anqitue Grain Chest, Wabi Sabi Style, c. 1700s Norway

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A large Norwegian grain chest in solid pine, with the year 1730 inscribed on the front. Plank construction with iron hardware and corner posts that extend down as legs.

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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Primitive Sideboards

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Pine

Antique Wooden Grain Chest, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1800s
Antique Wooden Grain Chest, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1800s

Antique Wooden Grain Chest, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A provincial grain chest in solid pine, Norway, 19th century. Of rectangular form with a hinged lid and original iron fittings, raised on shaped end supports. The surface with a ric...

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Romantic Console Tables

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Pine

Japanese Antique Zelkova Drawer Chest, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Zelkova Drawer Chest, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Zelkova Drawer Chest, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from zelkova, dating from the 1950s. The flowing grain patterns of the wood give the piece a striking presence—an appealing balance of strengt...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique small drawer chest crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Compact in size and practical in form, the piece features five drawers arranged in a simp...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture

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Wood

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A Large Primitive Wabi Sabi Chest, Scandinavia c. 1800s
A Large Primitive Wabi Sabi Chest, Scandinavia c. 1800s

A Large Primitive Wabi Sabi Chest, Scandinavia c. 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A large antique wabi sabi chest with heavy patina from age and use.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities

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Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Kiri wood wabi sabi clothing chest from the 20th century in this hard to find miniature size.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1900s-1926s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1900s-1926s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1900s-1926s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese shrines. Our craftsmen have carefully ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Charred Edo Period Wabi Sabi Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Charred Edo Period Wabi Sabi Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Charred Edo Period Wabi Sabi Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

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H 35.44 in W 32.09 in D 14.57 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 beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with a...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Condition Notes: - Structure is stable with no wobble - Back panel shows age-related splitting, typical of vintage wooden furniture (does not affect stability) - Surface displays nat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

You can use it with confidence. This chest of drawers reminds us of the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Richly imbued with the spirit of Japanese wabi-sabi, this is a quiet and beautiful Edo-period storage cabinet whose character has been shaped by nearly two centuries of use and appre...

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

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Iron

Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall, 5 drawer part charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with orig...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Perfect not only for storing small items but also as a decorative accent, this chest brings a sense of wabi-sabi to any space. The interiors of the drawers have minor stains and sign...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It makes you feel a very beautiful Japanese wabi-sabi. Weight: 25kg

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

Materials

Copper, Iron

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Simple yet embodying the essence of "wabi-sabi," this piece brings a profound sense of history and atmosphere to any space.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This piece embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection, wear, soot, rust, and the gentle degradation that time imparts.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique chest of drawers. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). Over time, it has developed a worn texture that carries a unique charm. It's especially re...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers,  Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers,  Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). The aged texture of the cedar wood gives this chest a sense of depth and warmth. The black urushi (Ja...

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

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This small drawer was produced in the Meiji period. This furniture was made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese shrines. Our craftsmen have carefully repaired it. T...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. There are 20 drawers of 3 different sizes. The handle is a black metal ...

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

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Iron

Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Three Drawers Tansu/Chest of Drawers
Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Three Drawers Tansu/Chest of Drawers

Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Three Drawers Tansu/Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A nicely worn early Meiji period three drawer tansu. Constructed in a combination of cedar and pine with original iron handles/hardware. A highly practical/decorative...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The piece showcases a beautiful patina developed over time, with areas of worn traditional Japanese coating that harmonize perfectly to create a wabi-sabi aesthetic. With its timel...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The patina of the aged lacquer captures the essence of wabi-sabi, inviting you to appreciate its serene beauty.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The design is calm and well-balanced—three straight drawers in a clean frame—with understated cup pulls whose aged surface adds a quiet wabi-sabi presence. Sized for daily practicali...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The design is straightforward and functional—three drawers in a simple frame—with elegant metal pulls whose aged patina speaks to the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. Sized for everyday pr...

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

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers, Taisho Period, Early 1900's, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers, Taisho Period, Early 1900's, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers, Taisho Period, Early 1900's, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is an old chest of drawers from the Taisho period.(1912~1926) Material is cedar wood. Traditional Japanese iron handles called "Warabite" Internal drawer dimensions (It is one ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers with six drawers , Taisho Period, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers with six drawers , Taisho Period, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers with six drawers , Taisho Period, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is an old chest of six drawers from the Taisyo period.(1912~1926) Material is cedar wood. Traditional Japanese iron handles. The top drawer handle is ring-shaped. It is simple, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a very old chest of drawers from the Early Meiji period. (late 1800s) Materials are cedarwood for the case and chestnut for the drawer faces This has a beautiful black colo...

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

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Wood, Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers"tansu", Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers"tansu", Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers"tansu", Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). Crafted from cedar wood, it boasts a rustic allure, perfect for those seeking ample storage space. Ideal...

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

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1800s-1860s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1800s-1860s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1800s-1860s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese drawer. It is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of walnut wood. It is a beautiful drawer. The design is simple and lean. It is the ulti...

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

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge
Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge

Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. There is a random beauty due to natural changes. It is believed to have been used in the Tohoku region of Japan, and the material is made of cedar. ...

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

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Iron

Meiji Era Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, Cedar Wood, Wabi-Sabi 1868–1912
Meiji Era Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, Cedar Wood, Wabi-Sabi 1868–1912

Meiji Era Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, Cedar Wood, Wabi-Sabi 1868–1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The natural wear and fading give it a rich character, embodying the wabi-sabi aesthetic—the appreciation of imperfection and transience.

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

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Iron

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Wabi Sabi Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wabi sabi chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and reclaimed wood, every wabi sabi chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a wabi sabi chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A wabi sabi chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi Chest?

A wabi sabi chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $5,690.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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