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19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Tohoku area, Japan. Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
product of late Edo period, estimate 1850s- 1860s - about 160+ years-old medium sized tansu (chest
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916
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1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

William Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
A William & Mary chest of drawers. Inlaid with various woods, including walnut , holly, olivewood
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18th Century and Earlier British Charles II Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Cedar, Ebony, Holly, Oak, Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Rare 19th Century Double Bank Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
A rare 19th century double bank chest of drawers and of very good quality with cedar linings and
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1850s English Victorian Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Mahogany

Interesting Carved Italian Cedar Coffer c1670
Located in Downham Market, GB
A large 17th century carved coffer. A highly unusual & early example with all original cedar panels
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17th Century British Rustic Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian marquetry commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Northern Italian marquetry commodes with cedar, amaranth, sycamore, and walnut with later
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Sycamore, Walnut

Tansu Japanese Sado Island Cedar Console Sideboard Bedside Table Cabinet, Meiji
Located in Monterey, CA
This piece is a cedar chest of drawers or Tansu in Japanese. It is two separate pieces. The most
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Carpenter s Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Carpenter’s tool chest, constructed of Cedar (sugi, Cryptomeria japonica) with a persimmon
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Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Copper

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a beautifully worn late Edo period small chest of drawers for sewing. Made of Cedar with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

19th Century 6 Drawer Cedar Chest Of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century 6 Drawer Cedar Victorian Chest of Drawers with bobbin turned columns and raised block
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers, Edo Period, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A seven-drawer Japanese Tansu chest in cedar and elm wood. Edo Period, circa 1780. Original trim
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1780s Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Syrian Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very rare 19th C Syrian chest of drawers with original paint decoration and carving. 1880
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19th Century Syrian Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Cedar and Pine Tansu Chest, Japan, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Cedar and Pine Tansu Chest Japan, circa 1890 34.25”l x 18”d x 38.25”h.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers/1868-1920/Wabisabi Chest of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan.The material is cedar or cypress and the total weight is 23 kg. The handle metal fittings attached to
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Edo Period Tansu Chest in Cedar and Forged Iron
Located in London, GB
An Edo period Tansu chest, constructed from dark heavily patinated cedar with decorative forged
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Three Drawers Tansu/Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A nicely worn early Meiji period three drawer tansu. Constructed in a combination of cedar
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
materials are zelkova and cedar. This is very rare. It's a miracle that all the drawer handles remain
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Chest of Drawers, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese shop storage chest of 17 drawers, 19th century, Meiji Period. Materials
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Cypress

Charred Edo Period Wabi Sabi Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well proportioned charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era 1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). The aged texture
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

1860s-1900s Japanese Antique Drawer Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
1860s-1900s Japanese antique drawer chest of drawers cabinet wabisabi Size: W 300, D 415, H 600.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall, 5 drawer part charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s). It is made of cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chest of drawers. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). Over
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Craftsman Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
). It is made of cedar wood. It looks like Japanese craftsmen used to store their tools and parts
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Chests of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
-1920s). It is made of cedar wood. It appears to have been used by Japanese craftsmen to store tools
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800-1860s). It is made of cedar
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar. It is a simple and beautiful design. The drawer moves smoothly. Colors unique to Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era 1868-1912 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Featuring a slim
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese chest. In Japan this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi". Furniture from the end
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar and zelkova. Japan at that time was very poor, and only wealthy families could own such
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Chest of Drawers/1868-1920/Meiji Period/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is a drawer made around the Meiji era in Japan. These drawers were used in Kawaguchi
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
turns black like this. The drawers move smoothly and are in good condition. The inside of the drawer
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
of cedar. There are 20 drawers of 3 different sizes. The handle is a black metal fitting made of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers"tansu", Meiji Era 1868-1912 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). Crafted from cedar
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) from Japanese cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar trees. A simple and beautiful drawer. There is no waste. It can also be used as a sofa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era 1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features three drawers
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Old Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Antique Tansu Commodes Wabisabi Shelf
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar. It is a simple and beautiful design. The drawer moves smoothly and is in good condition. It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old chest of drawers from the Early Meiji period. (late 1800s) Materials are
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
to have been used in the Tohoku region of Japan, and the material is made of cedar. The storage
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

1930’s Cotswold Walnut Chest Drawers Designed By WH Russell For Gordon Russell
By W. H. Russell
Located in Norwich, GB
. Photograph (10 ) The back and bottom panel on the chest of drawers are also made of cedar. There is a knock
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Chrome

Block fronted chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb example of a block front chest of drawers with geometric designs, with cedar mouldings and
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old chest of drawers made in Japan. This piece of furniture dates back to the Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Chestnut, Cedar

Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A set of heavily patinated cedar Japanese drawers from the late Edo period. 9 drawers in total
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A red lacquer chest featuring two drawers and two doors. This cedar chest is c. 1900 from Jiangsu
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron & brass
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19th Century Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Low drawers, Taisho Period Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique drawer with a unique flat design. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This flat and elongated drawer piece stands out distinctly from similar it...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu
Located in Portland, OR
Antique clothing chest with upper locking drawers. Taller than standard indicating this was made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Metal, Iron

Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
) The material is cedar. This is very rare. It is miraculous that all the drawer handles remain
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Antique English "Fiddle Grain" Mahogany Campaign Style Secretaire Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Chest with Exquisite Fitted interior in satinwood, marquetry inlay and leather writing surface
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
is a chest of drawers used by doctors and pharmacists to put medicine and Chinese medicine. Small
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Copper, Iron

19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A bleached-out 19th C. (early Meiji) Japanese two part campaign tansu/chest of drawers
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made of cedar wood. The metal fittings on the handles are made of iron. The design is uniquely
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small drawer was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made of cedar wood, this
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique cedar chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and hardwood, all antique cedar chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Antique cedar chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique cedar chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Victorian antique cedar chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Fritz Manufacturing Co produced beautiful antique cedar chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,580, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $39,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Antique Cedar Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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