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Place of Origin: East Asian
Large Japanese Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An outstanding Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood (elm) tansu of large size with 8 drawers, 3 large 2 medium and 3 small, and 2 cabinets with small interior drawers. The piece has iro...
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Mid-19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple a...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). This Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Meiji era, is a timeless piece that tells a story of ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese vintage small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, fully made of Kiri (Paulownia). Refinished by seller with traditional black Urushi ...
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20th Century Folk Art East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1860s-1920s Japanese antique rustic wabi sabi mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with urus...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique 24-Drawer Cabinet, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique 24-drawer cabinet was crafted in the Late Meiji Era (1868-1912). The beautifully arranged drawers create a striking design. The main body is made of cedar, while the d...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era'1868-'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868-1912) . The gently worn finish, along with its beautifully weathered urushi (Japanese lacquer), reveals the pa...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer Night Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer. It is a type with a deeper drawer than a normal drawer. It is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period. The material is made of cedar. C...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Featuring a slim design, it offers practical storage with six drawers. The wood shows areas where the f...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese antique two-piece Tansu chest cabinet from the 19th century with two sliding doors, 11 drawers and safe section. This 19th-century Japanese antique Tansu chest cabinet is ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Burl

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Pair of Black Lacquered Two-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands Asian Inspired
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands Have two drawers in each table and are well constructed They have an Asian inspired look.
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1880s Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

China Trade Camphor Brass-Mounted British Campaign Chest ca. 1840
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHINA TRADE BRASS-MOUNTED CAMPHOR-WOOD CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS Circa 1840 44 1/8" H x 40 1/2" W x 19 1/2" D A good mid-19th century British campaign chest, likely made in Canton ...
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19th Century Campaign Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers with metal hardware in great condition Born in ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home and could accompany their owners in long-distance trave...
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Mid-19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th-C. Hand Painted Chinoiserie Chest W/ Birds / Fruit / Lotus Made In Macau
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This chinoiserie chest is wonderful! It is had painted with a pretty birds holding cherry branches and a plethora of flowing lotus leaves and insects. The sides are also painted in a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese antique drawer 1860s-1920s / Black urushi finished wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a uniqu...
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Early 20th Century Campaign East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi (Japanese lacquer), worn away in places, enhances the piece’s unique character and ...
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1840s Edo Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1920s-1940s / Paulownia chest of drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer storage. This is from the Early Showa period (1920s-1940s). The material is Paulownia. Paulownia wood is the least prone to warping and deformatio...
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Early 20th Century Showa East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Meiji Two-Part Japanese Tansu in Cypress & Kiriwood from the Yamagata Prefecture
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part Japanese tansu chest in cypress and kiriwood, the upper part with oxblood stained top, two fitted large drawers, and a single fitted small drawer, over a single fitte...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Iron

All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
This 2-part antique Japanese tansu has lovely old-patina wood and and attractive hand-forged iron handles and other hardware. It can be used as-shown, stacked or separated and raised on simple metal stands. When separated, the two drawer sets make excellent side chests. Japanese storage tansu chests...
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Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary Cabinet (Medicine Chest) with 28 Drawers, Preserved in Original Lacquer This stunning apothecary chest features 28 drawers and retains its original lacquer. The body is fi...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1850s-60s Japanese antique box chest of drawers, Edo era. wabi sabi urushi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
product of late Edo period, estimate 1850s- 1860s - about 160+ years-old medium sized tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers. Finished with traditional Urushi lacquer remains well, and some old paper labels still remained, both giving a good wabi sabi touch to the item. Fine opening & closing operation for all drawers. drawer inner 1,2 & 3 (from the top) : w 20.87 in / d 10.63 in / h 2.95 in, 3.35 in, 4.33 in 4 & 5 : w 9.84 in / d 10.63 in / h 5.2 in actual item weight 27.31 lb (12.38 kg) *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi #2
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). An antique three-drawer box. The distinctive texture and tranquil presence cultivated over time are the defining ch...
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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plate. Chest has a drop front, used to store clothing and documents on the bottom, and bedding on top. Wonderful wood patina...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design and distressed white lacquer finish, yet subtle variations in their details make each unique. Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine cabinets...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina. Created in Japan during the Taisho period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark finish. The organized façade showcases six drawers (three large ones followed by two medium size and a smaller one), each fitted with iron hardware made of C-scroll handles and a central lock. The lower right section presents the safe, which opens to reveal additional drawers. Tansus were portable chests...
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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers, brass hardware and pierced side handles. Elevate your home with the raw beauty of zebra...
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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese cedar wood (cryptomeria Japonica) in its inner parts, while for the outer parts it is...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
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Late 18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in traditional shell pattern and fitted with oval bronze hardware. Behind the doors a larg...
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20th Century East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paper

Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
A Kuramata side 1 eighteen drawers cabinet in cherrywood. Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer from 1965 when he founded the Kuramata Design Office in Tokyo...
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1980s Vintage East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wool

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers. Created in Japan during the 19t...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Product of late Edo period (estimate 1860s-1870s) in Aomori prefecture, Japan. Originally made as tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar. The rus...
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1860s Edo Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 19th century camphor wood lacquered Chinese scholar cabinet from the Qing Dynasty. It features original fittings which include side and drawer handles. This cabinet once belonged t...
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19th Century Other Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period. This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writi...
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19th Century British Colonial Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Korean elm chest with original brass hardware. The chest has a nice patina. Inside has three pull-out drawers and an open space.
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1890s Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Hardwood Bedside / Side Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique Chinese hardwood bedside / side cabinets. They were made in China and likely date from around the 1890-1910 period. They are very well made and are a ver...
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1890s Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron hardware. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this tansu chest features a s...
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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By George Zee, George Zee and Co
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers. 5 dovetailed rosewood drawers finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very good vintage condition with very few signs of previous use. Heavy Chinese Chippendale brass...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Elm Coffee Table with Lots of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful late 19th-century Korean elm coffee table with lots of drawers. This is a very wel...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early Meiji period Sendai Isho-dansi chest from circa 1860-1880 with eight drawers, petite door and dark patina. This early Meiji-period Sendai Isho-dansu is a striking example of...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
By George Zee, George Zee and Co
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee attributed Asian American Chippendale Rosewood side tables cabinets. 1 top dovetailed rosewood drawer finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Japanese todana tansu - 19th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Japanese todana tansu - 19th Antique - Oriental Decoration Measures : 97cmx44cm H:53cm Materials : Wood & Ironwork Wear Consistent with age and use
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19th Century Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditio...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers. Made in Jumu wood, also called "Southern Elm". Jumu wood has a dramatic grain and lovely finish which makes it very...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers, with two short drawers above three graduated frieze drawers and mother-of-pearl landscape inlay. 10.75" H x 8.25" W x 9.25" D. Th...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese 19th century keyaki wood Sendai clothing tansu with four drawers and elaborate hand-cut iron hardware. Born during the 19th century in the Sendai prefecture, this exquisit...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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