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
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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
Wood
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
Wood
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
tonal variations and natural wear from age, adding depth and wabi-sabi character. A beautiful
Wood
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
Wood
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
strong character. Perfect as an accent storage piece, a display object, or as part of a curated wabi-sabi
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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
Pine
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
Wood
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden drawers to the top right can be removed to reveal a further
Iron
Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
, stationery, or simply displayed for its wabi-sabi charm, it embodies both utility and timeless atmosphere.
Wood
Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
combines functionality with traditional charm. The chest of drawers exudes a wabi-sabi aesthetic, with its
Iron
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
door to bottom right behind which a two small drawers).
Cedar
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
storing prints, documents, or textiles, its wide, shallow drawers and low horizontal form speak to a
Wood
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...
Wood
$680Sale Price|32% Off
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
the spirit of “wabi sabi,” a quiet passing of time, accepting the changes that occur over time
Iron
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
aging process has enriched the piece with a beautiful patina, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi—a
Cedar
1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
"loss" area is urushi-lacquered because of that). It gives gentle impression, as well as Wabi Sabi
Cedar, Wood
1860s-80s 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-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is
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1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin
Wood
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
without metal fastener. Black Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the
Wood
1850s-1890s 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
Wood, Hardwood
1860s-80s Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
. Original urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch. Original antique iron handles are simple and
Wood, Cedar
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
the store construction. Just a simple store furniture got a nice wabi sabi touch by age nearly 140
Wood, Cedar
Meiji Era Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, Cedar Wood, Wabi-Sabi 1868–1912
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
quiet dignity of time. The natural wear and fading give it a rich character, embodying the wabi-sabi
Iron
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
nice wabi sabi touch. The warm dark color with reddish hue comes from Urushi and the layers of other
Wood, Cedar
$560Sale Price|30% Off
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
(Japanese lacquer), worn away in places, enhances the piece’s unique character and embodies the wabi-sabi
Cedar
19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
wabi sabi elements altogether. Smooth opening & closing operation on all drawers. Of course, it's
Wood, Cedar
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 &
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
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
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. Its minimal, functional design reveals a deep sense of wabi sabi the Japanese aesthetic that finds
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a very valuable piece of furniture with a wabi-sabi aesthetic. Weight 7 kg.
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
*wabi-sabi* a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It represents a quiet
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
*wabi-sabi* a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It represents a quiet
Iron
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
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
of use. It goes well with interior decorations such as small vases. This item adds a touch of wabi
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
story of over a century of use. The Beauty of Imperfection (Wabi-sabi) This chest is a quintessential
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
has developed a rich, honeyed patina that glows with an authentic "Wabi-sabi" charm. Each of the nine
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
spirit of wabi-sabi. While originally created as a utilitarian object, it now possesses the presence and
Iron
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
, while the three drawers showcase a simple yet wabi-sabi-inspired design. The unique textures and
Cedar
$520Sale Price|30% Off
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
a one-of-a-kind piece that evokes the spirit of Wabi-Sabi. Weight: 7 kg
Iron
$560Sale Price|37% Off
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
ready for immediate use. This furniture is imbued with the timeless spirit of “wabi-sabi. This gem has
Iron
$1,440Sale Price|42% Off
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
into the lacquer, evoking the spirit of “wabi sabi,” which means that beauty resides in decadence. The
Wood
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and sanitized with water. You can use it with peace of mind. The spirit of "Wabi-sabi," the Japanese
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, 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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Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1900s / Drawer Chest Tansu Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
low board embraces time and honors its traces as beauty. The quiet spirit of wabi-sabi is gently but
Iron
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
and measured proportions, one finds the calm depth that defines wabi-sabi: beauty revealed through use
Iron
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...
Wood, Hardwood
Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, wabi sabi art piece indeed, And additionally, the drawers open & close smoothly, durable enough as
Wood
$600Sale Price|36% Off
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions. Remaining original paint gives a nice wabi sabi
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
. Two drawers are set into the lower section, making the cabinet well suited for organizing everyday
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
and character developed through years of use. Two drawers are set into the lower section, providing
Wood
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
small drawer's face. it's not affected for opening & closing. I see it's one of nice wabi sabi
Wood
1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
in nice wabi sabi touch, which are bringing us to the era that is originally used. Made of premium
Brass
$800Sale Price|20% Off
1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
labels still remained, both giving a good wabi sabi touch to the item. Fine opening & closing
Wood, Cedar
1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique mid-size apothecary chest, tansu chest of drawers for medicines (Kusuri dansu
Wood
$560Sale Price|20% Off
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
; conditions. Overall, the original urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi condition, There're some dents
Wood, Cedar
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
size box chest of drawers, in the vein of Medicine chest "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - one of Tansu
Wood
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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