Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

A stunning Japanese antique Meiji Era Kansai style cyprus and cedar merchant's tansu chest with multiple doors and drawers. The buttery soft original waxed finish is a rich golden br...

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...

Very old Japanese drawer. The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of paulownia wood, a high quality material. These drawers are rustic, simple and be...

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...

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with wheels, sliding doors and dark patina. Created in Japan during the second half of the 19th century, this mer...

Beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu chests. These are out of a great Palm Springs estate. These are old Meiji period chests that have been refitted with new ...