Japanese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). The sliding doors are made o...

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...

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...

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a striking example of Meiji-era craftsmanship, blending functional storage with a bold, ...

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 ...

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...

This striking Japanese Tansu (chest of drawers) dates back to the Meiji Period (late 19th century) and is a masterclass in functional elegance. Crafted from solid Sugi (Japanese Ceda...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 & ...

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-...

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...

This is an antique Japanese storage cabinet. It was made during the Taishō period (1912–1926) and crafted from high-quality chestnut wood, prized for its beautiful grain. Over many d...

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...

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...

This is a large antique Japanese medicine chest (kusuri-tansu). The overwhelming sense of volume and the disciplined repetition of its many drawers elevate it beyond the realm of ord...

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...

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...

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. ...

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period. The date is recorded internally in brush-written ink, providing direct historical evid...

A striking antique Japanese display cabinet crafted in richly toned hardwood and finished in a deep red lacquer. The cabinet is beautifully detailed throughout with finely carved pan...

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...

This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...

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

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...

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...

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...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and cha...

Japanese antique 2 tier mid size Mizuya tansu chest with 9 drawers. Made of premium quality Sugi cedar solid wood boards. The product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

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...

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...

A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls Dating back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testam...

This Japanese glass cabinet was crafted during the early Showa Period (1926–1945) in sugi (Japanese cedar) and finished with black cashew lacquer. The smooth, matte black surface cre...

Paulownia furniture has long been cherished in Japanese homes. This wooden chest of drawers, crafted from the Taisho era through the early Showa period, inherits the warm texture and...

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

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...

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...

This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Made with Japanese cedar and finished with great care, it has endured for over a centur...

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...

This early 20th century Japanese Choba Tansu is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese merchant furniture, combining practical storage with strong architectural design. Constructed from solid softwood with a warm patina developed over time, the chest features sliding doors in the upper section and two spacious drawers below, all fitted with original iron hardware. The bold iron corner brackets, handles, and lock plates create a striking contrast to the warm wood and reflect the functional aesthetic typical of Japanese tansu furniture...

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...

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its o...

This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is written in ink on the bottom of the drawer at the time. Through years of use, it ...

This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. Iron is used for the handles, and t...