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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese storage shelf. It is made of cedar and is thought to have originally been used as a shoe cabinet. The design of the wooden doors is the result of the maker's...

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Early 20th Century Showa East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique lowboard made in Japan. Quietly blending into a space while maintaining a distinct presence, it is a beautifully refined piece of traditional furniture. It is bel...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. With its quiet presence, it embodies the essence of Japan’s everyday living culture, offering a refined and understated beauty. The thre...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper
1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to the Meiji–Taishō period (circa 1900s–1920s). It is made entirely from dense, high-grade Sugi wood, which h...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition. The original urushi lacquer has a ni...

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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture a...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to early Meiji period circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood and finished in a deep tim...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese cha dansu tea cabinet was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa period and is made from richly grained keyaki (zelkova wood), one of the most prized hardwoods in tra...

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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Overview A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Primitive East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior
Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s). As showed in the paper labels remains on each drawer faces, This is used by...

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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

A Versatile Ceder Wood Cabinet Featuring a Rare Architectural Grid Back, Perfect as a Room Divider. This exceptional Mizuya Dansu (traditional Japanese kitchen...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu made in Japan. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The soft grain characteristic of cedar and the wood surfa...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1890s Japonisme Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cabinet/ Wabisabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period (1910s–1940s)
Japanese Antique Cabinet/ Wabisabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period (1910s–1940s)

Japanese Antique Cabinet/ Wabisabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period (1910s–1940s)

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A beautifully balanced Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted in Japan during the Taishō to early Shōwa period. Made primarily from Japanese cedar (sugi) and other native woods, th...

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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...

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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Description This exceptional Japanese tansu (chest of drawers) from the Meiji era (late 19th century) transcends its original functional purpose to become a striking piece of "accide...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese ...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard
Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

A rare and thoughtfully designed early 20th-century Japanese Sugi (Cedar) chest, featuring a curated layout of nine drawers in two distinct, functional sizes. Crafted during the tra...

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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japonisme Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Overview An exceptional piece of Japanese history, this Meiji Period (1868–1912) Tansu showcases a rare and functional five-drawer layout. Crafted entirely from solid Sugi (Japanese ...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, Painted Calligraphy, 10 Drawers
Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, Painted Calligraphy, 10 Drawers

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, Painted Calligraphy, 10 Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, Painted Calligraphy, 10 Drawers Offered for sale is a vintage Chinese apothecary cabinet with handwritten calligraphy with each drawer describing...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese Tansu. Judging by the condition of the metal parts, it appears to be quite old, likely dating to the Edo period. It has been carefully maintained to pres...

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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Keyaki 3-Shaku Mizuya Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Taisho Period, c.1920
Japanese Keyaki 3-Shaku Mizuya Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Taisho Period, c.1920

Japanese Keyaki 3-Shaku Mizuya Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Taisho Period, c.1920

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese mizuya cabinet was crafted during the Taisho period, circa 1920. At approximately three shaku wide (about 90 cm / 35.4 inches), this dimension represents a traditional...

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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japonisme Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century
Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th century) and was originally used in a medical clinic. Designed for the careful storage a...

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Early 20th Century Industrial East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Cedar, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930
Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930

Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese chadansu (tea cabinet) dates to the Early Showa period, circa 1930. Traditionally placed in the main living area of the home, a chadansu functioned much like a living-...

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1930s Showa Vintage East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk
A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

Located in London, GB

Japan, Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912 A very fine mid nineteenth century black lacquered Meiji wooden trunk, with gilded foliate arabesques throughout, large roundels and engraved corner...

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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it has a simple and powerful character that brings depth to any space. It is believe...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

1850s-1890s Japanese antique mid-size medicine tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique mid-size apothecary chest, tansu chest of drawers for medicines (Kusuri dansu). Product of late Edo to early Meiji era (1850s-1890s), estimate from the style & ...

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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a long-established hardware shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 190...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Sen Wood Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors and Drawers 1930s
Japanese Sen Wood Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors and Drawers 1930s

Japanese Sen Wood Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors and Drawers 1930s

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese cabinet with sliding glass doors and drawers dates to the Early Showa period (circa 1930). Constructed primarily of Japanese sen wood, it carries a composed and quietl...

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1930s Organic Modern Vintage East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Glass

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese drawer chest from the Meiji period (1860s–1920s). Crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) with iron fittings, it embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity an...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Japanese ...

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1980s Vintage East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black low board with drawers. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), it carries the quiet atmosphere of an era moving toward modernization, presenting...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Cabinets, Tansu, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Wooden Cabinets, Tansu, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Wooden Cabinets, Tansu, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

The powerful wood grain, unique to zelkova wood, is instantly captivating. The flowing grain spreads across the entire front, creating a beauty reminiscent of a painting. With its ...

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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Side Cabinet, c. 1875
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Side Cabinet, c. 1875

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Side Cabinet, c. 1875

Located in Chicago, IL

This small Chinese storage cabinet from the late 19th century has a classic design that feels timeless and sophisticated. The low cabinet is crafted of northern elm (yumu) with morti...

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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Chinoiserie Lacquered Cabinet & Side Table Faux Bamboo Turned Wood late 19th C
Chinoiserie Lacquered Cabinet & Side Table Faux Bamboo Turned Wood late 19th C

Chinoiserie Lacquered Cabinet & Side Table Faux Bamboo Turned Wood late 19th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

Chinoiserie cupboard lacquered with carved hardstone flowers and birds, circa 1890. It panel is hand-painted with a different scene. This atypical furniture is made of a little cabin...

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1890s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Description This exceptional Japanese merchant’s chest (Tansu), dating from the Meiji Period (late 19th century), is a masterclass in understated elegance and functional art. Unlike ...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is a fine example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship from that era. The body is mad...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique Apothecary Cabinet With 69 Drawers Korean Style In Dark Wood From 1910s
Antique Apothecary Cabinet With 69 Drawers Korean Style In Dark Wood From 1910s

Antique Apothecary Cabinet With 69 Drawers Korean Style In Dark Wood From 1910s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique apothecary cabinet in dark wood with 69 drawers and brass fittings. Korean style from around 1910. Decorative and characterful storage furniture. — Origin: Korea / East Asia...

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1910s Vintage East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Petite Chinese Fujian-Style Lacquer Cabinets, c. 1900
Pair of Petite Chinese Fujian-Style Lacquer Cabinets, c. 1900

Pair of Petite Chinese Fujian-Style Lacquer Cabinets, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

The bold lacquer, paneled fronts and gilt carvings of these small bedside cabinets exemplify the early 20th-century furniture from Fujian, China. Petite in scale, these cabinets may ...

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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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...

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Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table
Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table

Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table

Located in Fulton, CA

A Chinese alter cabinet in the Qing Dynasty style. 20th Century. 39.5 inches wide. 21 inches high. 16.5 inches deep.

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20th Century Qing East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese sliding-door cabinet (cha tansu) was crafted during the early Showa Period (1926–1945) in hinoki cypress, a wood valued for its fine grain, durability, and calming natu...

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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cypress, Wood

Square Corner Chinese Locking Cabinet
Square Corner Chinese Locking Cabinet

Square Corner Chinese Locking Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made of Japanese cedar, whose surface has gained depth and character over time, c...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This storage furniture, known as a "kurumanagamochi" (cartridge), has been used in Japan since ancient times. Made primarily from pine and cedar, it was commonly used in the Tohoku r...

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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old, large sideboard made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has a deep black paint throughout, giving it a stately appearance. The...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s
Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s

Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s

By Franco Albini

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Boho Chic / Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart in the Franco Albini's Manner. Circa 1970s Features a two-tiered frame with ornate accents and handles at both sides. I...

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1970s Bohemian Vintage East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Demi Lune Etagere, Hong Kong, 1950s
Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Demi Lune Etagere, Hong Kong, 1950s

Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Demi Lune Etagere, Hong Kong, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage petite bamboo and grass cloth three shelf petite etagere in a reverse demi lune shape. A unique and rare piece.

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20th Century East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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