Taisho Bookcases

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

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top with upturned scroll ends. Eight drawers of various shapes and sizes adorn the exterior of the cabinet. Doors on either side open to reveal interiors fitted with cubby holes over a single drawer. The front of the cabinet is decorated with scattered geometric marquetry patterns of various design utilizing contrasting woods, including hardwood and burl, all in the yosegi zaiku technique. The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses. The back of plain black lacquer with two hoops for hanging. The interior of the cabinet doors and the interior drawers decorated in the wakasa lacquer technique, with gold rhomboid accents against a polished black lacquer ground. Overall a striking accent piece and nice example of Japanese yosegi...

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...

Size: Depth *3cm Width *88cm Height *88cm 6kg/per Estimated packing size: （Sandwich with 5-10mm plywood) 15 × 95 × 95cm 23kg These sliding doors were originally part of a chest of d...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Taisho Era Kiri Wood Kodansu Personal Tansu Chest with 5 drawers 18.5"H Taisho era, c. 1900s 23.25"W x 11.25"D x 18.5"H Traditional Japanese kodansu (small cabinet chest) crafted from kiri wood (paulownia), a material historically favored in Japan for its light weight, dimensional stability, and natural resistance to humidity and insects. This compact merchant-style chest reflects the transitional aesthetics of the Taisho period, blending refined craftsmanship with practical storage design. The layout features sliding cabinet doors above multi-drawer storage, offering a balanced and functional composition typical of domestic and shop-use furniture from the period. Original iron hardware, recessed pulls, and lock plates remain intact, showing natural patina consistent with age. The warm, dry surface tone and visible grain structure of the kiri wood give the piece a quiet, understated presence. Interior compartments are clean and well-preserved, making this an ideal piece for functional use, display storage, or as a sculptural furniture object in both traditional and modern interiors. Suitable for use as a side cabinet, entry piece, display chest, or collector’s furniture...

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea ch...

A Japanese antique open shelf dating from the mid to late Showa period. The piece is constructed from a combination of solid wood framing and veneer panels, arranged in a staggered, ...

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase 2 Shelves and 4 Doors

Antique carved wooden Indian arched doorway dating to the late 19th or early 20th century that has been converted into a three- shelf bookcase, with a mold...

Contemporary Japanese style small shelf. This shelf is inspired by Japanese tradition teaware shelf. Made of steel and wood.

Heavy and solid wooden Tansu or apothecary style merchant box. The chest with riveted brackets, iron drop pull hardware and resting on bracket feet. Dime...