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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese black Tansu chest, distinguished by its commanding horizontal proportions and deep black finish that radiates a quiet yet powerful presence. Without ...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. Among traditional Japanese storage furniture, examples of this scale...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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 Japanese 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece is a Japanese sliding door cabinet crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architectu...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese black Tansu chest, distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced proportions and its deep, rich black finish. While its appearance is quiet and und...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black chest of drawers distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced form and the deep black patina that gives it a quiet yet commanding presence. Its r...

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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its refined presence and the rich patina that has developed through generations of use. At first glance, its constr...

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1840s Edo Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking tall cabinet is a masterful blend of history and contemporary functionality. The original cabinet was remodeled into a sliding-door cabinet using recycled wood from the...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s
Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s

Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Japan’s Tokai region, this substantial late 19th-century apothecary counter dates to the Meiji period, circa 1870s–1910s. It retains not only its original configuration...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Agate

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Hav...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size Mizuya (cupboard) , dates to late Meiji to early Showa period (circa 1900s–1930s).
 Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this s...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Oak

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, distinguished by its long horizontal form, stable structure, and refined presence that quietly commands attention. Although minimal in d...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Japanese Antique Small Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1940), Wabi Sabi This Japanese antique small glass cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–1940). The cas...

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1920s Showa Vintage Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Wood, Glass

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space. Wi...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors, Shelf & Drawers
Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors, Shelf & Drawers

Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors, Shelf & Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Gifu prefecture, Japan's Tokai region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to circa 1860s ...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1912–1926)
Japanese Antique Black Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Japanese Antique Black Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1912–1926)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique cabinet was originally crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Finished in black lacquer, the piece has a calm and architectural presence. Its long horizontal p...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"
Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Meiji style Tansu step chest, etagere or storage cabinet. Made from beautiful elm with traditional staircase form. The cabinet is double side...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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 Japanese 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Japanese 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This small Japanese chest of drawers exudes authenticity and character. The piece is crafted from solid wood and features fine iron fit...

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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of Taisho to early Showa era (circa 1910s-1930s) , estimate from the style & conditions. ...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi. With its two-tiered structure and a total of 20 drawers, it ...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A testament to Japanese craftsmanship, this exquisite Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) embodies the serene beauty of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. Its deep, rich, darkened patina—cultivated ...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A finely crafted Japanese Mizuya tansu from the early 20th century, circa 1910s to 1930 (Taisho to early Showa period). Constructed from richly figured keyaki wood, prized for its s...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality reddish S...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers with Nine Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912)
Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers with Nine Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers with Nine Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). With its low horizontal form and orderly arrangement of nine drawers, the piece has a calm and balan...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, 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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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 Japanese 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868–1912). The form is simple and unadorned, reflecting its origins as a practical storage piece. A nota...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Urushi Glass Cabinet (Two Sections), Meiji Era “1868–1912
Japanese Antique Black Urushi Glass Cabinet (Two Sections), Meiji Era “1868–1912

Japanese Antique Black Urushi Glass Cabinet (Two Sections), Meiji Era “1868–1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This stacking glass cabinet was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Finished in black urushi lacquer, it has a calm, composed presence with a balanced, architectural form. The cab...

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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period
Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period

Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique glass showcase cabinet was crafted in the late Taisho to early Showa period (1910s–1930s). Defined by strong horizontal lines, the cabinet features a crown-lik...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period “1926–”
Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period “1926–”

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period “1926–”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This glass cabinet was crafted in the early Showa period (1926–). Made of hinoki (Japanese cypress), it has a light and natural tone with a clean, honest wood surface. The simple co...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar, Cypress

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Copper

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality reddish S...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

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 Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique low chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Finished with traditional Japanese kakishibu (persimmon tannin) and soot-based pigment, the surface pres...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era “1912–1926”
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era “1912–1926”

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era “1912–1926”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This glass-front cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). The case is made of hinoki (Japanese cypress). The exterior was originally finished in traditional Japanese urush...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar, Cypress

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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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19th Century Primitive Antique Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Reclaimed Wood, Pine, Cedar

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 Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei
Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique storage cabinet was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Featuring sliding slatted doors and two drawers below, the cabinet embodies the quiet practicality fo...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The case is made of sugi (Japanese cedar), while the drawer fronts are keyaki (Japanese zelkova), featuring a f...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

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