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Small Late 19th Century Tansu
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is charming small tansu that dates to the late Meiji Period. It can function as a drinks table
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Keyaki wood small tansu (chest).
Original paulownia design hardware.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of tansu bedside tables, or end tables, raised upon custom iron stands. Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$7,400 / set
19th Century Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diminutive kiri wood tansu from the Toyko area, c.1850. All original. Hand forged iron hardware. 9
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century 12 Drawer Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. multi drawer shop cabinet. Two replaced handle back plates otherwise in very good original condition. Very functional
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of night stands on iron bases. Chest on left has three drawers. Chest on right has two large drawers and two small drawers within the small door on bottom right. Beautiful pa...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Tansu With Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Meiji peroid chest used to store bedding. Sliding doors on top and bottom, drawers on bottom piece. Two pieces, can be used separately.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
19th Century Low Tansu with Six Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century low Tansu with six drawers. It It good antique condition and has an antique
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Located in East Hampton, NY
A complementary pair of Japanese elmwood Tansus on custom modern iron stands.
The chest on the
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19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu
Pair of Tansu Chests on Iron Bases
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome rectangular chests feature two drawers and detailed lock plates decorated with turtles and birds of prey. One of the pieces is outfitted with a small door covering a s...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Kyoto Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji Period
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Two Piece Tansu Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Two piece antique four drawer tansu chest with metal lock plates and side stacking/locking clasps
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
Huge Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A huge heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with two
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Tall solid cedar wood Taishō period storage Tansu, 1915s
Located in London, England
Outstanding Taishō period storage tansu.
Fine detail, constructed in solid cedar wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
19th C. Early Meiji Period Paper Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An early 19th C. Meiji period paper tansu.
Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar.
two sets of
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Paper
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 Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Tansu Chests with Fan Shaped Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th Century Tansu Chests is from Japan and is made from Kiri Wood during the late
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki
Elm
Tansu Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period keyaki (elm) wood tansu chests, each with beautiful
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Rare Wabi Sabi Taisho Period Paper
Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A rare Japanese Taisho period (C.1920s) cedar & paper tansu.
Beautifully patinated cedar carcass
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar, Paper
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 Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Rare Rustic Early Meiji Period Paper
Cedar Tansu/Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A rare heavily patinated 19th C. paper & cedar tansu cabinet.
Simply constructed with two sliding
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass, Iron
Very Large Late Edo/Early Meiji Period Two Part Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A very large late Edo/early Meiji period two part tansu.
Constructed in a combination of
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th C. Japanese Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese merchant choba tansu on iron base. Intricate iron work and secret compartments.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$4,200
19th Century Japanese Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Japanese Mizuya (kitchen tansu). Composed of two cabinets of the same size stacked
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Elm
Elegant Japanese burl elm 3 section choba dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Japanese 3 section merchant's tansu with exceptional burl elm drawer fronts, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Table Jewellery Collectors Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A Japanese Specimen Wood Tansu Table Cabinet, Circa 1900 Meiji Period
A masterpiece of
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Apothecary Chest, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese apothecary chest (kusuri tansu) was crafted during the Taisho Period (1912–1926) in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Mizuya Kitchen Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period Mizuya kitchen tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu (Trunk)
Located in Stamford, CT
A stained wood Japanese tansu with sliding doors and fitted interior.
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1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
$3,900
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period which extended from circa 1868 through circa 1912
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four large drawers
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from circa 1868 through circa 1912
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Charred Cedar Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
A late 19th C. Charred cedar Japanese “Tansu”
Highly decorative utilitarian Japanese design.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
19th century Japanese tansu Meiji period chest, featuring a rich dark amber lacquered finish and
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Large Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
An large beautifully patinated late 19th C. Japanese tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has five drawers and
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Low Japanese Tansus, Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Japanese tansus on custom iron bases. Sold as a pair. All original hardware
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
A 2-Part Japanese Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
This late-19th Century Japanese Tansu chest was used to store clothing and other personal effects
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
$5,800
Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall heavily patinated cedar Japanese Tansu cabinet.
Featuring four sliding doors & two drawers
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Tansus on Custom Bases/Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This listing is for two Japanese tansus with custom made metal stands. The piece on the left has
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Seven Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s Japanese Tansu chest of drawers has three full width drawers at the top with two
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-19th Century Japanese Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese tansu chest used for storing bedding. Cabinet has three drawers and a pair of
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Tansu chest with handsome hardware, wood has great age.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual small size multi drawer tansu or chest with original iron hardware, Japan, late 19th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$1,475
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A traditional antique Japanese Tansu chest (mobile ceremonial clothing / kimono storage cabinet
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, 3-Piece Set, Chests of Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 5' tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu with 10 drawers of various sizes, shelve behind
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Wabi Sabi, Cedar Wood, Meiji Era
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
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Early 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu with Calligraphy Original Iron
Located in Somis, CA
A very special Japanese tansu from the early 19th century Edo period. Of typical form with a hinged
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tall 19th C. Late Edo/Early Meiji Period Ebonised Cedar Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A late Edo/early Meiji period two part Japanese Tansu.
Beautifully ebonsied cedar with cast brass
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass
19th Century Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale tansu with four drawers. Flora and fauna motif in the hardware. Beautiful and delicate
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19th Century Asian Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests on a Metal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece is a two part Japanese tansu split into two pieces to make nightstands or side tables
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Fir
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
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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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