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Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers and a custom-made metal base. Wear
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers, two small drawers, pair of doors
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Japanese Tansus with Custom Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wood tansus that can be either stacked on top of each other as a chest of drawers or
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu
Located in Portland, OR
-appropriate patina. Keys included. Made in Japan circa 1910. A wonderful historical piece for storage and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea.
Heavily
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Large Wabi Wabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with two sliding
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard
constructed in cedar with two sliding
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass, 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 Japanese Tansu
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Large Early Meiji Period Bleached-Out Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated bleached-out early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar
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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Excellent Japanese Tansu with fine hand-forged iron hardware. Sendai Prefecture, circa 1880.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tall tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Two Section Chest
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu, Tansu chest, circa 1880.
This very stylish antique
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912
Located in San Marino, CA
Japanese tansu with decorative hardware, six drawers, one door enclosing drawers.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Tansu Nightstands and Side Tables on Hand Forged Iron Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hinoki wood 19th century tansu that can be either stacked or separated as shown in photo
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese One-Piece Tansu with Red Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
These Japanese Tansus are from the Meiji Period and are placed on top of newly made custom metal
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Meiji Era Antique Japanese Sendai Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
An exceptional 19th century Meiji period Japanese tansu from the Sendai region. Features a rich
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese tansu with four drawers on contemporary iron base. Beautiful iron work! Can work
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$3,740
Rare Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Stepped Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A rare mid 19th C. Japanese tansu in raw stripped cedar.
Stepped on one end originally for access
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese tansu on iron base. Consists of two pieces with a total of four large drawers and
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
$3,740
Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Tansu in Elm Wood Case Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese Tansu in elm wood case with pecan veneered door and drawer faces. Two sliding doors over 5
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Elm
19th Century Japanese Double Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese tansu/dansu cabinet consisting of two separate pieces stacked on each other
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Low Tansus, Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Japanese tansus on custom iron bases. Work really well as nightstands. All
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
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 Japanese Tansu
Materials
Elm, Cedar
Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous low antique Japanese Tansu from the early 1900s with wonderful detail and patina. Very
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century Japanese tansu with traces of paint. Top part behind doors can be used with
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
$4,830
XL Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
An XL beautifully patinated late 19th C. Japanese tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with two
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese tansu from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Dresser Two-Piece 20th Century
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning two-piece Japanese Tansu in beautifully aged Kiri wood c1900s. Amazing grain on the two
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Japanese Rosewood
Mohogany Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tansu, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese tansu offers rosewood and mahogany construction with folate carved rails and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th C. Wabi Sabi Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An expertly constructed early 20th century Taisho period Japanese tansu .
Beautifully
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1920s Asian Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from c.1868 through c.1912.This period
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
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 Japanese Tansu
Materials
Elm, 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
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tansu.
It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period, and the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar, Wood, Pine, Chestnut
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
In Japan this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi".
Furniture from the end
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
In Japan this is called "kuruma nagamochi".
Furniture from the end
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Chestnut
19th Century Japanese Chest or Console with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Japanese tansu with eight drawers. All original hardware. Nice smooth, natural patina
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Geisha Tansu Kyodai Vanity With Mirror Dressing Table 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Kyodai or Sanmenkyo. The squat base with drawers is meant
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Japanese Lacquered Sendai Tansu Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese Tansu.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old and large Japanese Tansu.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Early 20th Century Kitchen Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kitchen tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old large Japanese Tansu.
This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese tansu.
It is a piece of furniture from the Edo period. (1800s - 1860s
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Stacking Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Late 19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tansu.
It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period and is
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
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19th Century Korean Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Nickel
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tansu.
It was used around the Meiji period and is made primarily of cedar
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Paneled Door Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual set of four walnut stacking bookcases similar to a traditional Japanese tansu, each with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Walnut
Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu made between the Taisho period and the early
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old medium-sized Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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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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