Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Simple yet ornate, this traditional cedar hope chest has all the features that made Virginia’s Lane Furniture one of the biggest names in 20th century American woodworking. Built in ...

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

A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture. Heavily patinated through years of use with original iron h...

A large heavily patinated Edo period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar & elm with two sliding doors & three internal drawers. Original forged ir...

Lane furniture made blanket chest with upholstered bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood lining. Great for storage and seating! Please confirm location NY or NJ

This is a vintage shipwright's tool chest. An English, cedar and pine craftsman's work trunk, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Wonderful maritime charm...

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...

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...

A striking Italian commode/chest of drawers from circa 1850, all hand-crafted from cedar that has taken on a deep mahogany tone which enhances the drama of the carved motif along the...

1960's Traditional Queen Anne style Cedar Hope Chest by Lane Altavista. Beautifully carved. Very nice condition.

Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf MINT!

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

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s). Used by Gyosyonin (peddler...

A rare early 20th C. Taisho period bleached out cedar shelving unit. 20 sizeable individual open compartments with two more behind doors. Beautifully example of Japanese joiner...

The original wooden showcase has had its glass removed and the entire piece covered in old Japanese paper to create an open display case. *Please note that glass is not included. Th...

A tall heavily patinated cedar tansu with multiple drawers, sliding doors & original iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

This compact chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features a handle on top, making it easy to carry or reposition as needed. The aged patina of the wood highlights i...

An exceptional Amish made handcrafted rustic lodge two-piece armoire dresser or wardrobe USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous cedar wood, with faux antler hardware. Measures: 45"...

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 ...

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

A striking black lacquer cabinet with a refined minimalist silhouette, newly finished in a deep piano-black high-gloss lacquer. This elegant storage piece features clean architectura...

This Japanese vintage store display case was crafted in the Showa Period. Originally used in a shop setting, it retains the honest practicality of traditional Japanese store fixture...

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...

Nice one drawer cedar hope chest.

Very fine antique Moorish style inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's. This hand-carved, intricately detailed example has absolutely incredible inlay work and fine woods to...

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 ...

Contemporary cedar credenza from the MUARQ collection, designed as part of an ongoing effort to preserve and reinterpret the legacy of Mexican architect Hugo González. Crafted in so...

This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests. An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer specimen cases, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A superb find for the discern...

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 dating to circa 1550-1580. Made from cedar wood, the chest has a deep, rich patina. Cedar wood was prized during the Renaissance for its durability and resistance to decay, making it an ideal choice for fine furniture intended to last for generations. In Renaissance Venice, cassoni were a standard part of a bride's dowry among the nobility and wealthy merchant classes. Venice was a thriving trade hub with a population of about 150,000 in the mid-16th century, and the upper classes commissioned these chests . The decoration of the chest is particularly breathtaking. Its surface features intricate figural panels that depict various scenes, which include historical, mythological, and symbolic representations. Among these are 16th century knights, chariots, mythical beasts, and lions. The designs are expertly silhouetted against a recessed ground, giving a three-dimensional quality that enhances their visual impact. The use of punch-work, a decorative technique involving the stamping of the wood with a mesh-like pattern, adds texture and depth to the surfaces. This technique is indicative of the meticulous attention to detail for which artisans in Italy were known during this period. Overall, this Venetian Cassone...

Most unusual large camphor lined teak wood trunk extravagantly adorned with decorative brass & copper decorations and inlay depicting Hong Kong harbor junk in full sail with water fl...

A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese sideboard/tansu. It was likely to be used as a coun...

This modular dining table in eucalyptus wood was designed by Tatiana Bilbao as part of the MUARQ II architectural furniture collection. Conceived as a domestic landscape rather than...

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...

Elegant baroque style bombe commode chest of drawers featuring a dramatic curved silhouette, scalloped lower apron, cabriole-style legs, and ornate gilt brass hardware. The piece ha...

If you are searching for a piece that represents the most iconic and amazing Mexican Modernist era, we have for you this stunning and rare Frank Kyle Drawer, custom made in México ci...

Striking 1940s Art Deco sideboard credenza featuring an elegant off-white lacquer finish (color reference: #F2F0EF) and generous proportions. Measuring 78.75 inches (200 cm) wide, th...

This piece of furniture has characteristics that suggest that it was designed by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, circa 1950. A solid cedar three-door credenza with brass legs ...

This vintage storage chest is an authentic example of Amazigh (Berber) craftsmanship from the mid 20th-century. Constructed from solid cedar wood, the piece is covered in intricate...

This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho period it’s an example of furniture characteristic of this period in Japan and in vo...

Impressive French Art Deco credenza dating from the 1940s, featuring a refined off-white lacquer finish and elegant copper-plated brass hardware. Measuring 78.75 inches (200 cm) wide...

Customizable Shelf Mogwai by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Solid oak or cedar / Burnt wood or natural Standard size: H 87 x 220 x 40 cm (customizable) Each piec...

A cabinetmaking gem indulging in Baroque details, this sideboard is a fine example of Louis XVI-style designs. The shaped structure in first-rate cedar is decorated with 24K gold-pla...

An exceptional 18th-century George II crossbanded burl mulberry, walnut, and cedar secretary bookcase, adorned with a double bonnet top and mirrored door...

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one of the folk utensils mainly used in Japan in the early modern times, and it is a r...

A rare oratory black lacquer refinish showcase with a body surmounted by richly carved cedar and walnut, front and side headboards, glazed and framed door and sides with curvilinear...

circa 1680 17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer sku 1833 W124 x D63 x H69 cm Weight 30 kg

Swat, Pakistan Period: mid-19th century Entirely hand carved Interlocking structure no gluing Very good condition Measurements: cm W113 x D59 x H121.5 cm.

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...

More information coming soon… A marvelous North African chest, adorned with geometric carvings infused with hundreds of iron studs, dating to the 1880s. The rectilinear chest can a...

A decorative off white lacquer refinish chest of drawers oratory, featuring two bodies, two doors, and various intricate carvings. The upper body of the chest showcases carved, cut, ...

A solid walnut black lacquer paper cabinet from the Early 20th Century. A box with front and sides featuring cut-out and bulged lines, unusual asymmetrical curves, composed of two up...

3 fabulous 20th-century Japanese-style stacking Tansu chests of drawers. Each section can be used separately for versatility or stacked together to save space. Originally used to store Japanese kimonos...

Decorative Country Arts & Crafts Style c1960s Red Cedar wall Shelves on Dowels Bookcase Nice Varnished Finish & Patina

Bookcase Babel Cedar with all structure in solid cedar wood in natural finish, bookcase on swivel base. Treated with wax with natural pine extracts. Solid cedar wood include movemen...

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...

Late Shōwa period wardrobe or linen cupboard. The top half has two locking doors and many removable drawers, which could be reformatted for multiple uses. While the base consists of...

Exquisite two part tansu. Several woodworking techniques present, including but not exclusively; marquetry doors, carved/fluted surround, carved drawers pulls and quarter sawn panels...

William 4th open free standing bookcase in octagonal form made from partridge wood veneer with cross grain moulded top resting on a cevetto moulding with applied brass decoration the...

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...

Contemporary solid cedar and walnut tall chest featuring exposed through-tenon joinery, dovetail drawers, and integrated pulls—designed as part of an architectural furniture collecti...