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Item Ships From: Asia
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 is an old Japanese wooden storage cabinet, believed to date from the Taisho to early Showa period, circa 1910s to 1940s. The front features four sliding doors arranged in a cle...

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

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Wood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The front is composed of sliding doors arranged in two sections. The ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu distinguished by its broad, stable proportions and its quiet, unadorned presence. Rather than demanding attention, it brings a calm sense of ba...

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

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers that also functions beautifully as a lowboard. Its broad, low silhouette conveys a sense of stability, while the carefully arranged assor...

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

Materials

Iron

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 the early Meiji period, circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood, this piece has a sim...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu distinguished by its broad, stable proportions and its remarkably quiet presence, achieved through an almost complete absence of ornamentation....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer Chest Meiji Period / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its commanding, almost square silhouette and the orderly composition of drawers in a variety of sizes. The balanced...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black lacquer chest of drawers distinguished by its refined vertical proportions and deep, understated black finish. The orderly arrangement of four gener...

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

Materials

Iron

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 Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

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

This cabinet dates to the Meiji period (1868–1912) in Japan and has been reimagined through a restrained contemporary intervention. The original wooden sliding doors have been caref...

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

Materials

Cedar, Paper

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 Japanese Meiji Asia - 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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawer circa 1900–1920
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawer circa 1900–1920

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawer circa 1900–1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers Japan, Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1920 A beautifully weathered Japanese storage cabinet displaying the quiet elega...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C
Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C

Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique katana tansu, or samurai sword storage chest, made entirely of kiri, also known as paulownia wood. This piece is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa ...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

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

This large cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece created by restoring an original Japanese tansu from the Edo period and reimagining it with custom-made sliding doors clad in reclaimed an...

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19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

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 Japanese Taisho Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

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). Compact in scale yet rich in character, the cabinet combines lattice-front sliding doors with five dr...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

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...

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

Materials

Cedar, Glass

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C
Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Saitama prefecture, Japan's Kanto region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to the late Edo ...

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

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 Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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. Having ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Agate

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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed 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 Japanese Meiji Asia - 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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1930s).
 Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this style...

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

Materials

Oak, Wood, 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 Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

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 Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Japanese Showa Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Brass Cabinet, Eros with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Brass Cabinet, Eros with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Brass Cabinet, Eros with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Brass Cabinet, Eros with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal Cabinet in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to cre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Exclusive Pair of Monumental Gianni Versace Display Cases from the 1980s
Exclusive Pair of Monumental Gianni Versace Display Cases from the 1980s

Exclusive Pair of Monumental Gianni Versace Display Cases from the 1980s

Located in NAPOLI, NP

An extraordinary and exclusive pair of monumental display cases from the 1980s, characterized by exceptional craftsmanship and a visually striking design. Crafted from fine mahogany...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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 Japanese Taisho Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

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 Japanese Taisho Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Cypress

19th C Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors & Drawers
19th C Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors & Drawers

19th C Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors & 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 Late Edo to ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, 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 Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Bone Inlay Three-Drawer Dresser with Gold Legs & Brass Knobs by House of Jaipur
Bone Inlay Three-Drawer Dresser with Gold Legs & Brass Knobs by House of Jaipur

Bone Inlay Three-Drawer Dresser with Gold Legs & Brass Knobs by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Compact in scale but complete in craft, this three-drawer bone inlay dresser distills the full beauty of the inlay tradition into a form that suits spaces where restraint and refinem...

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Wood, Resin

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 Japanese Showa Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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 Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Credenza by House of Jaipur
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Credenza by House of Jaipur

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Credenza by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Elegantly crafted with clean lines and warm wood tones, this mid-century modern credenza is a timeless statement piece that seamlessly blends functionality with refined aesthetics. D...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Zougei Abstract Sculpture shelf F2
Zougei Abstract Sculpture shelf F2

Zougei Abstract Sculpture shelf F2

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Top of the stone Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displa...

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2010s Japanese Tribal Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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 Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Antique Swedish WH Cabinet
Antique Swedish WH Cabinet

Antique Swedish WH Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This antique painted cabinet from Sweden dates back to the 19th century. While its elegant arched crown and curved door decorations show influences from the French Rococo style, its ...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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 Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

French Modernist Sideboard by André Sornay, Cloutage Technique, 1950s
French Modernist Sideboard by André Sornay, Cloutage Technique, 1950s

French Modernist Sideboard by André Sornay, Cloutage Technique, 1950s

By Andre Sornay

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A refined French modernist sideboard designed by Andre Sornay in Lyon, France, circa 1950s. Crafted using Sornay’s signature cloutage technique, the cabinet reveals delicate nail-he...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain
Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain

Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This antique Spanish wood shelf has a striking, rustic yet powerful appearance. Crafted from thick solid wood, its structure, which has been assembled with chisel marks and saw marks...

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19th Century Spanish Other Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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 Japanese Taisho Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

White Bone Inlay Seven-Drawer Dresser with Bone Knobs by House of Jaipur
White Bone Inlay Seven-Drawer Dresser with Bone Knobs by House of Jaipur

White Bone Inlay Seven-Drawer Dresser with Bone Knobs by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Some pieces earn their place in a room through sheer presence — and this seven-drawer bone inlay dresser is one of them. Every surface is covered in individually hand-cut camel bone ...

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Bone

Floral Bone Inlay Statement Dresser in Choice of Color by House of Jaipur
Floral Bone Inlay Statement Dresser in Choice of Color by House of Jaipur

Floral Bone Inlay Statement Dresser in Choice of Color by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

What sets this floral bone inlay dresser apart is not simply the intricacy of the pattern — it is the understanding that a dresser of this caliber should suit the room it enters, not...

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, 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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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 Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Copper

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers
Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese merchant counter tansu from the late Edo period, circa 1840s–1860s, constructed from solid Sugi cedar and finished in layers of original urushi lacquer. This piece was fo...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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 Japanese Industrial Asia - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Cedar, Lacquer

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