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Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
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1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cherry
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in London, GB
Japan, circa 1860
A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Pine
Large Taisho Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu
Located in London, GB
A large charred cedar, elm & paper Japanese Tansu from the early 20th century Taisho period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Elm, Cedar, Paper
Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A tall two section Japanese tansu from the mid 19th century.
Nicely patinated cedar with
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
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H 67.72 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard
A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
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H 26.38 in W 43.51 in D 22.64 in
19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Fir, Pine
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning and unique antique Japanese tansu chest with two interior drawers that sits on a custom
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1920s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base
Two drawers
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
This 2-part antique Japanese tansu has lovely old-patina wood and and attractive hand-forged iron
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Pine
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass, Iron
1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinets Travel Chests
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet
Set includes 2 cabinets with base.
Two wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea.
Heavily
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard
constructed in cedar with two sliding
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass, Iron
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H 33.86 in W 67.33 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Periode
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu cabinet (also known as Mizuya Dansu) crafted in pine and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century. Interior bottom section has been
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Elm
H 66.25 in W 47.5 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique two-part Japanese tansu kimono chest of drawers. In good condition original finish.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Early 20th-Century Antique Japanese Table-Top Tansu
By Japanese Studio
Located in Austin, TX
An antique Japanese Tansu with soulful Wabi-Sabi. It appears to be made of Elmwood with finely
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Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers, reed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
H 61.25 in W 38.75 in D 16 in
Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous low antique Japanese Tansu from the early 1900s with wonderful detail and patina. Very
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Early 20th Century Wooden Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Tansu clothing cabinet from the early 20th century, with mirrored door and iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
H 42.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
XL Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
An XL beautifully patinated late 19th C. Japanese tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with two
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
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
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
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H 41.15 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A high quality Japanese Tansu. The motives goes all around and is meant to be used as a free
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1870s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Lacquer
20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with an amazing wood grain and natural aged
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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
H 62 in W 58.25 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood
H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
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19th Century Korean Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Nickel
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Kiri Wood Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
handles. Resting on a simple plinth, this Taisho period Japanese tansu will be a wonderful addition to any
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
H 68.5 in W 69.25 in D 19 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
H 30.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 in
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Pine
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is an antique Japanese tansu known as a kodansu. this tansu chest was made and used over
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early
Edo period of
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest
Located in Brattleboro, VT
Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest.
The ingenuity of Japanese joinery
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
Solid Japanese Elm Burlwood Tansu / Cabinet
Located in London, England
Early Twentieth Century Elm Burlwood Japanese cabinet.
Constructed entirely of solid elm
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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
traditional mobile storage cabinetry indigenous to Japan. Tansu were rarely used as stationary furniture
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
H 41.86 in W 43.08 in D 17.84 in
Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period.
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan
Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Sendai Bo Tansu in Keyaki, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese Sendai Bo tansu in keyaki wood with bo locking bar, Meiji period, 19th century.
Safe
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
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H 18.25 in W 12 in D 16 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is a cedar cabinet used in an old Japanese house.
It is dyed black using the traditional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
H 44.89 in W 27.17 in D 12.6 in
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
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large two section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, late 19th century. Interior has been modified for bar use
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Elm
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1860-1900s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a storage furniture that was used very old in Japan and is called "Kurumanagamochi".
It is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 30.32 in
Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu".
It seems to be around the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 4.93 in W 4.73 in D 34.06 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / 1868s-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black tansu.
It is a type with a drawer on the top and bottom and a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 26.97 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Choba (Merchant) Tansu, Kiri/Sugi Wood, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
One section Choba (Merchant) Tansu, Kiri/Sugi wood, Meiji period
Configuration of drawers and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Mizuya Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is an old Japanese cupboard called "Mizuya Tansu".
"Mizuya" means a place that deals with water
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
H 71.07 in W 69.69 in D 22.84 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
H 26.58 in W 27.17 in D 14.18 in
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Antique Japanese Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique Japanese tansu available at 1stDibs. Each antique Japanese tansu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Japanese tansu — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique Japanese tansu bearing Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Japanese tansu over the years, but those crafted by Japanese School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Japanese Tansu?
The average selling price for an antique Japanese tansu at 1stDibs is $3,751, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $28,750 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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