Cedar Cabinets

Tansu Sideboard I Sourced in Japan Paneled Sliding Doors

This is a large Tansu made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is cedar wood with a beautiful grain. The linear form, with its elimina...

This is a large black Tansu made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with iron handles. Generally, horizontal Tansu is seen in many case...

This is a very old black chest of drawers made in Japan. This piece of furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. The design is simple and rus...

This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that t...

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period, and the main parts are all made of cedar. It is a light and easy-to-handle size. ...

This is an old cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan. It is a lower type than a normal Tansu. The original red color was used for a long time in an old house with a hearth, so it turned...

This is an old black cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan. It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period and was placed in the attic of a thatched-roofed house for a...

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It is believed that it was used in the Tohoku region of Japan, and the material is made of cedar. On the back, there is a trace of "Meiji 8" writte...

This chest of drawers is a rare piece with a good overall construction, with linear decorations on the doors. Judging from the metal parts, it seems to be quite old. Since the origin...

This is an old black cabinet in Japan, which is called a "tansu" in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. The drawers are wide on the si...

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It is estimated that it was around the Meiji period, and the main parts are all made of zelkova. It is speculated that everything made of zelkova wa...

This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted from cedar wood. Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese ...

This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted from cedar wood. Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese ...

This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted from cedar wood. Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese ...

This is a black tansu made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s) and still retains its beauty and practicality through the ages. The material used is cedar wo...

This is a Stacking Tansu made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is a traditional storage furniture with Japanese craftsmanship. The materi...

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

This account consists of 5 companies. I specialize in selecting and carefully selecting Japanese antiques. With 20 years of experience, I will re-propose Japanese antiques from a new...

This is a black tansu made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s) and still retains its beauty and practicality through the ages. The material used is cedar wo...

New finds from Kura (the traditional style warehouse) of old established tea shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the pr...

This is a very old black chest of drawers made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). The material is made of cedar wood. The design is simple and rustic...

This is a large black Tansu made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with iron handles. Generally, horizontal Tansu is seen in many case...

This is a Stacking Tansu made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is a traditional storage furniture with Japanese craftsmanship. The materi...

This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of circa 1900s to 1930s (late Meiji to early Showa period) estimated from the style & condition. Original urushi lacquer rem...

A large 16th century Venetian cedar. wood Cassone is an exquisite example of the craftsmanship characteristic of the Italian Renaissance period, featuring beautifully detailed scenes...

This is a large Tansu made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is cedar wood with a beautiful grain. The linear form, with its elimina...

This is a glass cabinet crafted during the Taisho era (1912–1926). It features antique glass with a distinctive wavy texture, characteristic of its time, adding warmth and charm to ...

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

This is a medium sized Tansu made in Japan. Made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), it is a gem of history and aesthetics. The material used is cedar wood. The drawer handles are ma...

This is an old Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is a gem of Japanese craftsmanship. The body is made of cedar wood...

Rocky Point, a wall hung cabinet of curiosity. A glimpse of the shell through the port hole in the figured bubinga door that beckons to be opened, revealing the shell and added tr...

New finds from the Kominka (old traditional house) owned by an old-established family in Nagano prefecture, Japan. This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of m...

A rare heavily patinated 19th C. paper & cedar tansu cabinet. Simply constructed with two sliding doors & three drawers complete with original brass & iron hardware.

Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.

A beautifully constructed Japanese kitchen cabinet, known as a mizuya tansu, from the Taishō period, early 20th century. This tall and versatile chest is crafted in solid sugi (cedar...

A refined piece of Meiji-era craftsmanship, this antique Mizuya-dansu (kitchen chest) dates to circa 1900 and reflects the understated elegance of traditional Japanese interiors. Cra...

This antique Japanese tansu chest, crafted during the Taisho period (1912–1926), embodies a harmonious balance of utility and understated beauty. Featuring two modular parts for flex...

A tall two section Japanese tansu from the mid 19th century. Nicely patinated cedar with multiple drawers, sliding doors & iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

This chest drawers in the form of a stairway (Kaidan Tansu) during Edo period (H208cm,W60cm, D137.5cm), and could be displayed separately in two parts. Th...

The cabinet has an open arched pediment with a carved crest adorned with a top fleur-de-lis with a pendant flower. A detail of two scrolls holds the fleur-de-lis. There is a carved rosette and two hearts in the center of the cornice. There are two doors that open to show three shelves and four spaces. The doors closed with a German lock...

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Pauownia wood (Kiri in Japanese ) tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. The long side handles flip up ...

The Bargueño was originally developed as a traveling desk in the Spanish Baroque. Although it is a totally appropriate piece for traditional decorations and settings, it has been use...

Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this beautiful two-piece stacking cabinet...

A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the sea creature ornament probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568 • This is the only, known, cassone of this type retaining its original stand. • The collection in Italy that it originally came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. • The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. • The inner lid is very practical and can be used for display or serving. The interior offers masses of storage space which is particularly suitable for textiles being cedar which repels moths. • The cassone is a beautiful, rich colour and has developed a lustrous patina. • The cassone is Illustrated & discussed in discussed in ‘Woods in British Furniture Making’, (Bowett) c13 Provenance: Private collection, Mayorca. Private collection, Italy Related to: Cassone in V&A collection, no 4886-1858 Width 177 cm., 70 in., Height 87 cm., 34 ½ in. Depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. With lid open 155 cm., 61 in “Late 16th and 17th century, London inventories confirm that cypress wood chests were relatively common in prosperous households. In 1598 there was a cypress chest in the hall of John Mason, a vintner, valued at 50 shillings. It was the most expensive piece of furniture in the house. Similarly there was a ‘fair cypress chest’ in the great chamber of Adrian Moore, haberdasher, in 1618, and a cypress chest worth £ 9 in the hall of Thomas Willis, a clotherworker in 1630. The chests were sometimes described as ‘great’ or ‘small’ but not otherwise described – presumably they were familiar to the compilers of the inventories. They were placed in halls, chambers and parlours, places where they would have been on prominent view. It is noteworthy that only the chests were imported and not, apparently, the wood. “ (p282, Cypress, Woods in British Furniture making) The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. I have never seen one of these chests on its original stand. The collection in Italy that it came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. In practical terms, the stand makes the chest a comfortable height to use. The exterior of the chest is a beautiful, mellow colour and has developed a lustrous patina. The top comprises three planks faced with a shallow, cleated, moulded edge nailed on. The front retains its original hasp and lockplate and, as is commonly found, the lock has been removed but, unusually the original ring hinges have survived. The top opens to reveal an inner lid with ring hinges and a brass ring, revealing a large open storage compartment below, the bottom lined with an old fabric. The underside of the lid retains its original penwork and pierced decoration. The central panel depicts sea creatures, sharks, flatfish, monster fish, sea horses, Neptune and mermaids, probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568. The panels either side depicting a crown, the sun and unicorns amongst stylised floral sprays. The surrounding naive penwork border features repeats of three naked ladies in the sea, a man wearing an animal mask with two dogs in a forest and a huntsman with two dogs. The floor of the inside of the cassone is upholstered in an 18th century red and yellow striped woven textile the colours of the Catalan flag. The front is decorated with pierced, silhouettes of beasts, trees and figures. The sides are plain with iron carrying handles. On its original stand, with similar decoration, and bearing a cartouche which would have been decorated with the arms of its original owner. Italian, last quarter of the 16th century. Condition Report : Old repair to bottom left moulding of top. Some hairline cracks to top. The hasp, lockplate and ring hinges are original, the lock has been removed. Handles probably 18th century. The inner lid was probably added in the 18th century and supporting mechanism in the 19th century. Exceptional original, lustrous colour and patina. Measures: Width 177 cm. 70 in., height 87 cm. 34 ½ in., depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. The cassone was the principal piece of furniture in 16th century, Italy. These chests were made as bridal gifts for nobles and aristocrats from cedar specifically for storing their much prized and valued hangings, clothing and linens, as the wood repels moths and the sweet fragrance delicately scents fabrics. Consquently the cassone, as in this example might be decorated with the family coat of arms or with depictions of virtue and edifying episodes from the Bible. A young woman could not be allowed to enter marriage without some instruction. Later, many cassoni were taken apart so that the decorated front panel could be hung as a painting. The stand of this cassone has a cartouche that would have contained a painted coat of arms in the centre which shows that it was conceived for a noble family. Such cypress or cedar chests, incised in bas relief and pyrographically engraved, have long been associated with Venice and typically have a naïve decoration on the exterior. Literature: The 'cypress chests' containing 'arras, counterpoints, costely apparel, tents, and canopies, fine linen, Turkey cushions...

Tansu Sideboard I Sourced in Japan Paneled Sliding Doors

New finds from a Kominka in Ibaraki pref, Japan. This mid-size wooden closet is a product of 1930s - 40s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, conditions, also hearing from...

An early 19th C. Meiji period paper tansu. Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar. two sets of sliding doors with plenty of drawers. - We offer free s...

An outstanding French Art Deco / Mid Century Modern tall cabinet. with N.F. Ameublement seal. The armoire features stunning Macassar ebony in a geometric parquetry inlaid pattern with dots of decorative mother of pearl inlay. The case rests on elegant, tapered ebonized legs capped by nickeled bronze tall sabots. The exterior wood grain is all in the original high gloss lacquer finish. and is in very good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age. This unique piece offers an interior refinished in beautiful cedar with ample storage supporting two interior shelves behind the double doors. A unique blend of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design pervades this cabinet and showcases an overall exquisite cubist, stark and simple design. The original label is present, and is stamped 1973. Label by Ameublement NF...

The Queretano armoire has a simple structure that allows for the intricate decoration on its double doors to speak for themselves. Its emblematic design, consisting of rhombus shapes...

Polar Bear Case, Wooderkammer Collection, Limited Edition Design by Marcantonio Polar Bear Case is a curious character obtained from a portion of Cedar trunk. The upper packing crat...

This is a medium sized Tansu made in Japan. Made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), it is a gem of history and aesthetics. The material used is cedar wood. The drawer handles are ma...

Turtle case Turtle Case è la seconda scultura di questa onirica collezione, un magico cabinet che sembra andarsene da un momento all’altro. Ricavato interamente da un unica sezione di tronco, è impreziosito sia dal motivo ramage dell’intarsio sia dagli interni verdi oliva. Prodotto in edizione limitata di 8 pezzi. Turtle case is the second sculpture of this oneiric collection, a magic cabinet...

19th century Chinese cabinet with carved panels and painting. From Anhui province this cabinet is made of fir wood and cypress. Outlining th...

The Poblano secretaire has Indo-Portuguese, as well as colonial Mexican influences. The piece is adapted to fit the modern needs of home spaces while conserving its original essence....

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's cabinet made in two parts of nam wood (a variety of cedar) with shelves and multiple drawers. Created in China d...

This is an old Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is a gem of Japanese craftsmanship. The body is made of cedar wood...

- Particularly fine example with deep cushion and geometric mouldings. - Atmospheric piece with character - Secret drawers add intrigue A rare mid-17th century oak and cedar spi...

Outstanding Taishō period storage tansu. Fine detail, constructed in solid cedar wood. Intricately hand forged iron work adorns each deep drawer. Japan circa 1915. H 112cm x...

Incredibly special 1930s, Art Deco influenced dentist drawers. Starting from the flip top lid, marble work surface and sequential sized drawers. Remnants of handwritten labels st...

This is an antique fall front music cabinet. An English, four drawer document or folio cupboard in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Elegant and pra...

Charles II Cedar Wood chest A 17th century Charles II cedar wood cushion fronted chest. The chest is smaller than usual and comes in two parts, the two door cupboard top has be...

Cedar and burl wood cabinet Two available.

It's highly unusual to find a Qing dynasty display cabinet with this level of intricacy in its hand carved doors, rails, and side panels. Crafted in China's Hebei province in the mid...

A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional snakewood, walnut & oak with an architectural or façade front This is the most sophisticated English model of chest of drawers conceived as a cabinet piece with an architectural front intended to disguise the drawers. This chest exhibits the mastery of English Late-Renaissance, cabinet making combining woods prized for their exoticism, color and beautiful figuring with carving and moulding in different ornamental patterns to simulate materials found within an architectural façade...

Cedar Credenza by Nick Sugihara Dimensions: D 30,48 x W 177.8 x H 86.36 cm. Materials: Oiled cherry wood and cedar. Available in cherry and Alaskan cedar. Please contact us. Sugih...

SUPER-MARKET collection Italy, 2007 Original design 2005 Nilufar Edition Limited series of 15 examples, 3 APs. Example 1/15. Printed logo: “Caturegli Formica 051/2007, 1/15, Nilufar Edition”. Lebanon...