Items Similar to Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 9

Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

About the Item

A fine Japanese late Edo period kiri wood (chestnut) and cypress wood tansu (merchant's chest) with multiple drawers of various sizes including a sliding section. Having original red lacquer accent and original iron hardware. A top quality piece and an excellent example of this style Japanese chest. Easy to incorporate and use in most rooms and decor. Shows expected signs of use and wear with a piece of furniture this age. Overall in remarkable antique condition. Japan, mid 19th century.

Dimensions:

Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chestnut,Cypress,Iron

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1850-1859

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

San Francisco, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU812844199992

More From This Seller

View All

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large impressive antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu cabinet (kitchen chest) in 2 sections, made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Chestnut woods. All original...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Cypress

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet

$5,800

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

$18,850

Pair of Chinese Laquer and Hardstone Cabinets, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Excellent pair of Chinese lacquered cabinets or nightstands decorated with hardstone and mother of pearl carvings of flora and fauna. These dark brown chests...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Laquer and Hardstone Cabinets, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

$5,400 / set

Chinese Mahogany Altar Console Table, Mid 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carved mahogany altar or console style table. China, mid 20th century. Recently re-finished.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Mahogany Altar Console Table, Mid 20th Century

$985

Chinese Low Table with Woven Panel Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

A low table with an inset woven panel top surface and having two drawers, China, late 19th-early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Low Table with Woven Panel Top

$1,265

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

$3,650

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

$9,600 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova serrata), original fuki-urushi lacquer fini...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama

$8,500

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the way that no one can imitate. Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet

$800

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden storage chests from Japan. In Japanese traditional houses...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

$1,324 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

Meiji period Japanese merchants Tansu chest. Very nice patina to original finish. All iron hardware intact. A very handsome and utilitarian piece of Jap...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century

$1,850 Sale Price

21% Off

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) from the Tohoku area of Northern Japan circa 1868-1912. Made with Kiri (Paulownia) wo...

Category