Japanese Cabinets

This is an old storage cabinet made in Japan. It is a piece of furniture made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and it is a piece of furniture that has passed throu...

This is a medium-sized antique Japanese chest, crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1920s). Made entirely from solid cedar wood, it speaks quietly of its origins, yet with...

This cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era'1912-1926'. This antique piece features a harmonious blend of materials, with Zelkova wood used on all sides and the front edge framed in ...

This antique wooden sliding door cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). This cabinet features a stunning front made from Japanese Keyaki wood, known for its striking grai...

This is an old middle size Tansu made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The drawer handles are made of iron, which giv...

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...

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 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 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...

from Kanto area, Japan. This large, 2 tier wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period) estimate from the style, conditions....

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 transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture. This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design. The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past. The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips. In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...

This antique small cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926), reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. The front panel is made from exquisite keyaki wood, with...

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It originally came with a drawer, but it is an original product that was customized and converted into a cabinet with legs. It was used in the Toho...

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 vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. It features hinged glass doors with a beautiful frame made of chestnut wood. The frame has developed a lovely, w...

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...

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

A beautifully constructed Japanese kitchen cabinet, known as a mizuya tansu, from the Taishō period, early 20th century. This tall and versati...

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...

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...

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 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...

19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were...

This glass cupboard is made of cork and has a soft shadow. The decorative surface of the frame, which has been carefully carved, is eye-catching. The design, which is applied at equ...

Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Ed...

An antique Japanese Tansu with soulful Wabi-Sabi. It appears to be made of Elmwood with finely engraved brass hardware that has a subtle green patina, with an overall soft luster to ...

This large 2 tier Mizuya tansu / side board, is a product of 1860s - 1910s (Meiji period), estimate from the style & conditions. Originally made with traditional wood joinery without...

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 antique storage shelf is made from solid chestnut wood. It has an unusual configuration, with glass sliding doors on the top shelf and six drawers on the bottom shelf. It has ...

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 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 compact yet finely crafted piece of furniture was made in Japan in the early 20th century. Likely constructed from aged cedar or cypress, the wood has developed a rich patina ov...

This antique sideboard is made of chestnut wood and has a calm and elegant appearance. Its solid grain and calm brown color are attractive, and you can fully enjoy the beauty of che...

A sliding door cabinet with a neat appearance, assembled from cypress wood. The old glass and bare wood give it a beautiful tranquility. The top is luxuriously made of a single pie...

We have completed a special showcase that represents the best of ICCA's craftsmanship. The main material is chestnut, which has beautiful grain and durability. It was disassembled i...

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 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...

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...

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...

Japanese antique small tansu cabinet box with sliding doors - made of Hinoki Japanese cypress, finished with persimmon tannin & burnt pine ink. Product of circa 1870s-1920s (Meiji to...

An Extremely Fine and Very Important 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on French Giltwood Stand of Regence Period circa 1680-1690 Provenance Likely acquired by Herman Willem ...

Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box. Created in the Sendai Prefecture during the last quarter of the 19th century, this keyaki (elm) wood tansu is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. Featuring a lacquered finish with reddish brown tones, the chest showcases a rectangular top, sitting above a perfectly organized façade. A long upper...

A Japanese Taisho period Mizuya Dansu two toned kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers and brass hardware. Created in Japan during the Taisho period...

A sideboard with a strong presence, made with generous amounts of chestnut wood. The main frame is made with a sophisticated joint called kendome. The chamfered design of the vertic...

An antique Japanese kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding doors, drawers, woven rattan accents and textured glass panels. C...

Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this tansu kitchen chest features 5 drawers and 2 slatted sliding doors. The drawers are adorned with iron handles the geometric style of...

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...

We have rethought the design of the standard kevint shelf and given it a modern twist. The word "kevint" is German for "cabinet". In Japan, it refers to a medicine cabinet. It is said to have originated in Germany, a country with advanced medical technology. This is what we call a kevint shelf. It would also make a great display shelf for a shop. The beautiful symmetry of the shelves gives a sense of stability to the room. The arrangement of the glass shelves, for example, has been carefully chosen to create a harmonious whole. The cast iron handles are made by pouring molten iron into a mould. The "Clermont bolt", which has to be turned to open, adds to the antique look. The decoration is unobtrusive to enhance the beauty of the display, yet the handwork is delicate and luxurious. It can be used in both Japanese and Western styles. The material is oak. It is used all over the world for its hard wood and beautiful grain. It is available in six chic colours to complement its texture. Colour variations Wood is available in the following six colours Grey The wood is painted in a mixture of grey and white with a brown base. Subtle nuances are expressed in the wood. Fume A coating that reproduces the natural weathering of furniture over a long period of time. It gives the furniture a characteristic look. Light This is the lightest of the light wood finishes. It is also the lightest of the light finishes. Medium This finish has a beautiful, well-worn colour, like old European furniture...

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...

This is a neat-looking cupboard with a refined appearance, with its soft wood grain exuding elegance. The clean, neat silhouette is accentuated by delicate designs such as the subtl...

This is a traditional black chest of drawers in Japan. It is believed to have been made around the Meiji period, and is made of chestnut wood. Its distinctive feature is that the h...

from Kanto area, Japan. This large wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period) estimate from the style, conditions. The an...

A Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and single door. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this stairc...

This is the best cabinet from the Taisho period, with a rarely seen structure and size. Its neat appearance and elegant design are still beautiful beyond time. The upper level has gl...

A tranquil presence in a soft black. A simple yet distinctive display shelf. The design has a Japanese aesthetic sense without being overly decorative. This actually seems to bring...

A stunning and unique antique Japanese tansu chest with two interior drawers that sits on a custom made contemporary black metal stand. Th...

Handsome antique Japanese Gyosho Bako Peddler's chest. Practical piece with incredible iron work which all moves very easily with no rust or resistance. Very well built and stable pi...

An extremely fine, elegant and rare late 17th Century Japanese lacquer cabinet, from the Eco period, on later lacquered black stand. Japanese circa 1690 Provenance A private Scottish collection This outstanding cabinet is a fascinating fusion of east and west. The cabinet itself would have been made in Japan, c.1690, and is decorated to the outside with hiramaki-e lacquer. This technique involves the use of sprinkled gold powder which adheres to the lacquer surface. On the best pieces, as with this example, many layers are added in order to create areas of high relief and give depth to the surface decoration. The taste of the Japanese workshops in this period was often for quite restrained pieces with plenty of the black background visible, unlike some of the busier Chinese lacquer or European japanned examples produced around the same time. The Japanese makers seemed content to rely on the outstanding quality of the lacquer itself, regarded by most experts as the finest lacquer ever produced, and did not see the need to cover every surface believing that less was more in this respect. The lacquer here is used to produce a mountainous scene with buildings on the bank of a river, the other side of the river with more buildings and a contrasting flatter and forested landscape. The fine perspective achieved is the result of the clever use of raised and flatter areas in the lacquer itself in combination with the drawing of the design itself. Another remarkable aspect of this piece is the fine metalware throughout, but particularly the lockplate / hasp, hinges and foot mounts to the front. This is all beautifully cast and engraved contrasting against the black background. Interestingly another cabinet on stand with near identical metalwork was advertised in the Burlington Magazine, November 1913, with the dealer W. Williamson and Sons of Guildford. The lacquer on that piece is similarly refined and it seems likely that both pieces came from the same workshop. The European influence in our piece can be seen in both the later ebonised stand and in the japanned decoration which has been applied to the inside of the doors and is also very fine indeed. This consists of two panels with birds of prey perched on branches in colours set against a golden background. The cabinet has a recent Scottish provenance and so it is likely that the ebonised stand was made in Britain though such pieces were made throughout Europe as a way of quite literally elevating these imported pieces of eastern lacquer as in Japan these would have been used on the floor. Inside the cabinet there is a combination of more Japanese lacquer and lock plates and European drawer handles. Most of the lacquer drawer fronts incorporate mountainous scenes and birds in combination, with a few purely one or the other of the two subjects. Again the lacquer is in excellent condition and is of exceptional quality with multiple layers of relief used in one single scene in many cases. As mentioned above, Japanese lacquer is the most technically brilliant of the eastern lacquers and, as such, was highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs throughout Europe when this piece was made. The acquisition of such pieces would only have been possible for a small group of incredibly wealthy individuals, largely royal or high ranking courtiers or merchants connected with the East India trade...