Antique Japanese Tansu
1860s Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Tansu
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Cedar
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Cypress
18th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Tansu
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Cypress
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Elm, Pine
19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Tansu
Bronze, Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Cypress
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Metal
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Chestnut, Cypress
Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Copper
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Cedar
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Chestnut, Elm, Rosewood
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Cedar
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Brass
Early 20th Century American Antique Japanese Tansu
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Mid-19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Tansu
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Iron
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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.
- 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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