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Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique cabinet "mizuya tansu" Meiji Era
1868-1912
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
peace of mind. This cabinet embodies the enduring charm of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, evoking a
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Cabinet Box Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old large box.
It was made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is made of paulownia wood
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Late Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Traveling Tansu Chest with Seven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese late Meiji period keyaki wood tansu chest from the late 19th century, with seven drawers
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large chest of drawers.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860-1920s)
The material is like
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Fine Antique Sewing Tansu, Jam Packed with Old Buttons, Thread, Fabrics
Located in South Burlington, VT
Provenance: from a Japanese second generation family who are antique tansu specialists from Yamagata
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A drawer containing old Japanese medicine.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s)
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a large black tansu from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Edo period to the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Late Meiji Period Tansu Clothing Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Antique Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century, with iron
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920
s Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"
Located in Portland, OR
drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas. This type of tansu chest was used to store
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese small drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800
s Gyoshobako Peddler
s Tansu Chest 28"
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This tansu is around 200 year old. It is an antique Japanese gyoshobako-dansu (peddler's chest
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
traditional techniques used in Japanese shrines. Our craftsmen have carefully repaired it.
The wood is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels.
This is a hard to find antique smaller tansu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It originally came with a drawer, but it is an original product
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Cherry, Pine
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Bedding Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese bedding tansu with sliding doors
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Storage Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Tansu Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu are Japanese chests, trunks or cupboards used for all types of storage. These chest were made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
$3,980
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant
s Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning Japanese antique Meiji Era Kansai style cyprus and cedar merchant's tansu chest with
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Coffee Table Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese black wooden box.
It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black storage box.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, made of Keyaki wood
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Clothing Kimono Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 36"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This chest was made in the mid Meiji era
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Two-section Tansu Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period 1910s–1940s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Two-section Cha-dansu (tea cabinet) crafted in Japan during the Taishō to early Shōwa period, made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Antique Tansu Commodes Wabisabi Shelf
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s)
The material is like
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Kiri wood, tansus on custom iron bases. Original hardware and bamboo nails
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage.
It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1800s-1860s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is made of walnut
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Walnut
Meiji Period Hinoki Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meiji period hinoki wood Tansu. Made in Japan, circa late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cypress
$10,300
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is made of pine and cedar, and on the front of the drawer is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers"tansu", Meiji Era
1868-1912
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
add to the character and charm. Experience the nostalgic ambiance of old Japan with this authentic
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880
s Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 42"
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is an Antique Japanese Yonezawa Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This chest was made in the mid
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Two-Piece Tansu Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful 2 piece tansu chest....tops on both are finished so they can be used separately or
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$3,200
Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 24"W
Located in Portland, OR
wood (cryptomeria). The hardware make them very highly regarded all over Japan for the quality
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Large Wooden Box 1850s-1900s/Sofa Table Coffee Table Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a big old Japanese black wooden box.
It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
The
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Ogi Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese Ogi tansu with removable cabinet doors - Guatemala
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$5,520
Par of Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Hinoki wood tansus on custom iron bases. All original. Hand-forged hardware, bamboo
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tansu
$6,600
19th Century Isho Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meiji period Tansu. Top section lifts off and can be used as two separate pieces.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,015
Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
There is a random beauty due to natural changes.
It is believed
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Side Table
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old storage box made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Tin
19th Century Tansu Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six drawer chest with lock box. Beautiful handwrought iron hardware throughout.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$3,220
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 hardware.
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Meiji Merchant
s Chest or Tansu
Located in London, GB
A Meiji period portable merchant's chest or "Tansu" in kiri wood with wrought iron mounts and
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc. Isho Dansu (clothing tansu). Fully functional drawers, two sections which latch together
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tansu Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century tansus atop custom forged iron stands. Left has six drawers (three are behind the door
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th c. Kiri wood tansu with "gravity" forged iron handles. Called Gravity pulls because they
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Side Table/Night Stand Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. kotansu with five drawers
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
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Antique Japanese Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique Japanese tansu available at 1stDibs. Each antique Japanese tansu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Japanese tansu — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique Japanese tansu bearing Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Japanese tansu over the years, but those crafted by Japanese School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Japanese Tansu?
The average selling price for an antique Japanese tansu at 1stDibs is $3,751, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $28,750 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Japanese Tansu
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
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