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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

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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

A striking Japanese ko-tansu chest featuring a deep red lacquer finish. This compact chest was traditionally used for personal belongings, writing tools and showcases classic Japane...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Wood

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 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

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was traditionally used as a personal storage box (for writing tools, documents, or valuables). I...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

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Pine

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 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

Japanese wooden two-drawer chest. Modest in scale and design, it reflects the simplicity of Japanese everyday craftsmanship, with clean lines, warm wood grain, and original metal dr...

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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

The chest of drawers exudes a wabi-sabi aesthetic, with its unique reddish-black patina that has developed over time.

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

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Iron

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

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

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Wood

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

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Wood

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi, Mingei
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Free from unnecessary ornamentation, the design focuses on utility, proportion, and material, reflecting qualities often associated with both wabi-sabi and the Japanese mingei tradit...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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-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

It gives gentle impression, as well as Wabi Sabi element of this Tansu. drawer inner large - w 16.93 in / d 9.92 in / h 5.04 in small - w 10.04 in / d 9.92 in / h 5.04 in actual it...

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

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Cedar, 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

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

Black 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

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

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Wood, Hardwood

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

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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

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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

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Cedar

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

Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch. The warm dark color with reddish hue comes from Urushi and the layers of other Japanese traditional techniques - persimmon tannin (kak...

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

Materials

Wood, 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

Having good storage capacity with deep drawers. 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

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

This is also the one of the key elements of wabi sabi aesthetic. The base of the handles are flower motif, also the lock plate on the right bottom drawer has flower motif knob too.

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

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Wood, Chestnut, Pine

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

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

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

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Original finish showing a beautiful wabi-sabi character. Deep, warm black color comes from the layers of persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & pine soot ink.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo 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

Antique Pine Chest, Wabi Sabi Scandinavia, 19th Century
Antique Pine Chest, Wabi Sabi Scandinavia, 19th Century

Antique Pine Chest, Wabi Sabi Scandinavia, 19th Century

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A solid pine chest with original black paint, worn down to bare wood in places after years of use. Iron corner hardware and a keyhole escutcheon on the front. Whether it once held to...

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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 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 / 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

A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls Dating back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testam...

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

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Rope, Cedar

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.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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 furniture is imbued with the timeless spirit of “wabi-sabi. This gem has an understated yet solid presence and brings a quiet depth to the space.

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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

You can use it with peace of mind. The spirit of "Wabi-sabi," the Japanese idea of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence, can be felt in this piece.

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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 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

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 cabinet beautifully embodies the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi, making it ideal for spaces that seek a quiet, understated beauty rather than extravagance.

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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

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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 Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi
Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This is truly one of a kind, wabi sabi art piece indeed, And additionally, the drawers open & close smoothly, durable enough as chest of drawers, for further use.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers

1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Remaining original paint gives a nice wabi sabi touch. Square shape Iron drawer handles (Kakute) are relatively small, it brings simple & modest look to the piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique black-painted storage cabinet dating from the 1920s–1940s. When closed, the cabinet presents a clean and refined outline, with its box-like construction appearing ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s–1940s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique storage cabinet dating from the 1920s–1940s. Compact in scale and finished in black, the cabinet is defined by its clean, box-like construction, giving it a quiet ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Wood

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

I see it's one of nice wabi sabi elements together with the remains of paper labels - but feel free to inquire for repairing.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic
1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic

1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The antique wavy glasses remains in front doors (see pictures), and the original lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch, which are bringing us to the era that is originally used.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Brass

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Overall, the original urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi condition, There're some dents especially on the top area.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi
Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi

Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi

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H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 16.54 in

Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A set of heavily patinated cedar Japanese drawers from the late Edo period. 9 drawers in total with many age old repairs.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo 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 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

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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

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Elm, Cedar

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

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu

Located in London, GB

A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron & brass hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique,  Wooden drawers, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique,  Wooden drawers, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Wooden drawers, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique wooden drawers. It was made in the Early Showa period(1926-). Made with beautiful reddish-brown Katsura wood, its natural hue brings warmth to any space. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Iron

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

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

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique drawer with a unique flat design. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This flat and elongated drawer piece stands out distinctly from similar it...

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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

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

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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

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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

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 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 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.

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

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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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 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, 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 / 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

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

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H 14.97 in W 17.92 in D 12.01 in

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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. Great for storing jewelry, make up or accessories. This miniature chest was ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This item evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old Japanese drawer. The material is made of Zelkova, and it is characterized by a strong wood grain and a different color for each front plate of the drawer. Only one b...

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

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as the material. Each drawer of different sizes can store various things. There is a wo...

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

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as a material. Each drawer in 7 different sizes can store a variety of things. There are ...

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

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old small drawer in Japan. It was used to store small items such as sewing tools. Each has a different handle, and you can feel the playfulness. It seems to be from the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

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

This is an old Japanese drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s). It is made of cedar, and the front of the drawer peels off the paint due to friction due to agi...

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

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Iron

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

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Zelkova Wood Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Zelkova Wood Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Zelkova Wood Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This work shows the spirit of “Wabi-sabi,” the Japanese idea of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

You can use it with peace of mind. Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture. Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to surv...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

You can use it with peace of mind. Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture. Weight: approx. 50 kg Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from fami...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

From this item, you can sense the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

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Cypress

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a drawer storage made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), using abundant Japanese zelkova wood. The beautiful grain of the zelkova wood still stands out even after the passage...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

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H 41.34 in W 37.01 in D 16.93 in

19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A bleached-out 19th C. (early Meiji) Japanese two part campaign tansu/chest of drawers. Constructed in cedar (no moths!) with bronze and iron hardware. Sympathetically restored...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Iron

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

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

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small drawer was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made of cedar wood, this drawer features five drawers and displays a deep, aged charm. The warmth of the wood, ...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Drawer Box, Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Drawer Box, Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Drawer Box, Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This two-drawer piece was made in the Taisho period. It is made of cedar wood with a rich, textured grain. It is ideal for organizing and keeping small items and documents in orde...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a small cupboard of Japanese antique. It was made in the Taisho period. (1912-1926) This is a charming little cupboard that exudes a rustic allure. Crafted from natural ceda...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Wabi Sabi Oriental White Six-Door Server in Original Paint Patina
Wabi Sabi Oriental White Six-Door Server in Original Paint Patina

Wabi Sabi Oriental White Six-Door Server in Original Paint Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

Oriental White Six-Door Server in Original Paint Patina with a Wabi Sabi appeal

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Vintage 1930s Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A very valuable piece of Japanese furniture with a wabi-sabi feel. Weight approx. 40 kg.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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

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

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

This is an old Japanese drawer. It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku region, and it is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period. The material is ...

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

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Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet  Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet  Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei

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

This is an old Japanese drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s). It was probably used to store the tools. It is made of cedar, and the front of the drawer has ...

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

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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 Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /
Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /

Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rich with the texture of aged wood and traces of hand craftsmanship, this one-of-a-kind piece embodies the spirit of wabi sabi the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfecti...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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 Low Drawer Box, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Drawer Box, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Drawer Box, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The aged patina and weathered details add to its wabi-sabi charm, embodying the timeless appeal of antique furniture.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu. This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of paulownia wood and cedar wood. All fittings are made of iron. It was found in a samurai fam...

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

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Wood, 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

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

This is an old Japanese drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. There are 3 drawers, each with a slightly different size. Compared to ge...

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

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Iron

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

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

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

This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. It is a very simple design with almost no metal fittings. ...

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

This is an old Japanese small drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of zelkova. There are 5 drawers, and the size gets bigger as you go from top ...

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

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Iron

Japanese Antique, Drawer box, Taisho Period, Early 1900's, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Drawer box, Taisho Period, Early 1900's, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Drawer box, Taisho Period, Early 1900's, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is an old drawer box. hand holes on the side. It is very unique. The material is Japanese zelkova wood. It has always been a high quality wood in Japan. grain and color are bea...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

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

This is an old Japanese wooden small drawer. It's from 1876(Meiji 9 years). In the drawer, there was a record that I started using it in 1876. The material is cedar. It was used ...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old Japanese storage shelf. It is made of cedar and is thought to have originally been used as a shoe cabinet. The design of the wooden doors is the result of the maker's...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Located in bergen op zoom, NL

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Ceramic Tissue Box
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Ceramic Tissue Box

$326 / item

H 3.15 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in

Ceramic Tissue Box

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...

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Ceramic, Clay

Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion

Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

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Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down

Japanese Vintage Workshop Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Japanese Vintage Workshop Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'

Japanese Vintage Workshop Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'. This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

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Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Iron

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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

$1,000

H 6.5 in W 37.41 in D 15.36 in

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

$400Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.88 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in

Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Wood, Cedar

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Wabi Sabi Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wabi sabi drawers available for sale. The range of distinct wabi sabi drawers — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and cedar — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of wabi sabi drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Baroque wabi sabi drawers are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Wabi Sabi Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $590 on the low end and $5,690 highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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