Antique Japanese Merchants Chest with Incised Iron Hardware from the Late 1800s

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red lacquer, iron hardware, small safe and carrying handles. Created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), this wooden chest called an Isho-Dansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. Tansus were portable chests...

A Japanese Meiji period choba dansu merchant's chest from the 19th century with sliding doors, eight drawers, side door opening to two additional drawers and iron hardware. This 19th-century Japanese choba dansu merchant's chest, a quintessential piece from the Meiji period, exudes a remarkable harmony of style, practicality, and craftsmanship. Its rectangular top, well-proportioned façade, and rustic backside create a captivating aesthetic contrast, infusing a sense of antiquity and charm into your space. The façade features a well-structured design with two small drawers gracing the upper section. The middle part is occupied by two sliding doors on the left, matched by a smaller drawer atop a side door on the right, revealing two additional drawers when opened. The lower section houses five orderly drawers, in a three-over-two formation, maximizing storage space while maintaining visual elegance. A defining aspect of this chest is the ornate iron hardware, lending the piece a distinct aura of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The juxtaposition of this intricate hardware with the chest's rich wood creates a visually captivating interplay of textures, further enhancing its appeal. The sides of the chest are adorned with recessed panels, a detail that adds depth and interest to the piece. This Meiji period choba dansu chest stands as a testament to traditional Japanese woodworking...

A Japanese 19th century keyaki wood Sendai clothing tansu (Isho-dansu) with four drawers and elaborate handcut iron hardware. Born during the 19th century in the Sendai prefecture, t...

A Japanese merchant's chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this merchant's...

A beautiful Chinese vintage four-drawer dresser chest from the mid 20th century with warm caramel patina and iron hardware. Our vintage chest features a long rectangular top offering...

Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six drawers, iron hardware and custom finish. A captivating blend of tradition and artistry, ...

This is a Japanese antique chests of drawers. This tansu chest is a valuable antique piece made during the late Edo period(Late 1800s) in Japan. Beautiful black surfaces bear the marks of extensive use, exuding a unique history and character. In particular, the missing front panel on the lower right drawer adds to the charm of this tansu chest. Even these imperfections enhance its beauty, revealing the rich patina of age and creating a sense of wabi-sabi aesthetics. These flaws contribute to the unique allure of this antique piece. This magnificent antique tansu chest...

It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of cedar trees. A simple and beautiful drawer. There is no waste. This is black and...

A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple compartments, doors, and drawers. Chests like these held documents, abacus and money, a...

It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...

Late 1800s amazing 11 drawers mahogany and walnut burl and burl veneer bureau chest of drawers. Original hardware and detachable top 4 drawers.

Very unusual chest of drawers with curved sides and inlays on the top and drawer fronts. An antique piece of furniture with a surprisingly mod...