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Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account consists of five companies,
We specialize in Japanese antiques and select carefully selected items.
With 20 years of experience, we offer Japanese antiques from our uniq...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The main material is chestnut wood and the rest is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is paulownia wood, a high quality material.
The handles are made of iron.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is made up of five companies,
I specialize in selecting carefully selected items, specializing in Japanese antiques.
Based on my 20 years of experience, I offer a unique...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
Material is oak wood.
The round handles are made of brass.
The design is simple and lean.
It ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account consists of 5 companies.
About me, I am a selector of carefully selected items, specializing in Japanese antiques.
With 20 years of experience, I can offer new Japanese ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period / Tansu / Wabisabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese small chest of drawers (小引出し) crafted in the Meiji period (late 19th to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Drawer Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
It's called "Tansu" in Japan.
It was used in the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1877s Meiji Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese chest of drawers, which is called "Tansu" in Japan.
It is believed to have
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled tansu.
The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of paulownia wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The rows of Japanese paper are beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Apothecary Drawers 1800s-1860s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese apothecary drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
The material used is cedar.
The previous owner painted it white at som...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of paulownia wood, which is very expensive today.
The round handles are made of iron.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The grain of the cedar wood is very beautiful on this drawer...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji era (1860s to 1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is a miracle that all the handles are still intact.
It is a simple a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The material is made of cedar, and the drawer has traces of "Meiji 1st year" (1868) written in ink at that time.
Over time, black soot has turned in...
Category
1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an antique Japanese-made drawer.
It is thought to date to the Meiji period, made primarily of paulownia and cedar.
In addition to the reddish tinge that comes with years of...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the texture of the wood over the years gives it a deep flavor. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s natural color/ Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage.
This is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is Zelkova.
The design is simple and uncluttered.
The color is a natural ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1900s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made in the Taisho period (1900s-1920s) and is made of quaint cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, preserving the flavor of the pe...
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1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is cedar wood.
This is rustic, simple and very beautiful.
It is the ultimate in s...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made mainly of cedar wood.
These drawers are beautifully finished in black lacquer.
The design is si...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of chestnut and cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are r...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar.
The handles are made of iron.
It is a beautiful drawer that is tasteful an...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rust...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
This drawer is rustic, simple and beautiful.
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Drawer Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old storage box made in Japan.
This furniture is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is made of paulownia wood.
It has been smoked black.
The soot has piled up and made this ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer Natural Color 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The reinforcing brackets are mad...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simple a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Huge Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is operated by four different companies.
As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and carefully selected items.
With my 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Jap...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
It is a beautiful drawer.
The desi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese large drawer.
Furniture from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of zelkova and cedar wood.
The handle is made of iron.
It is a very beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
These drawers are rustic, simple and beautiful.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar.
The handles are made of iron.
The passage of time has made this beautiful ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer.
It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912).
It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer.
It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912).
It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese large drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Materials are chestnut and cedar wood.
The design is simple and lean.
The simplicity un...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately si...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is made up of five companies,
I specialize in selecting carefully selected items, specializing in Japanese antiques.
Based on my 20 years of experience, I offer a unique...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
I...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
Materials are cedar and paulownia wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is sim...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden drawer made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1920) in Japan.
This was originally a drawer for storing Chinese medicine, etc., and was used in dr...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old box made in Japan.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
The material is cedar wood and the metal fittings are iron.
The design is ultimat...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer.
From the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912).
It was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary homes.
It is painted black.
Made ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s ① / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s ② / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Drawer Cabinet / 1868s-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
than the general Tansu, it seems to be good to put it in a corridor and combine it with a flower ware
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique BK Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu.
This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
Made of paulownia
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu /Drawer Cabinet Storage /1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
In Japan, it is called "Tansu".
It seems to be
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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Antique Tansu Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tansu chest you’re looking for. Each antique tansu chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tansu chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tansu chest, those designed in Folk Art and Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Antique Tansu Chest?
Prices for an antique tansu chest start at $295 and top out at $28,750 with the average selling for $3,500.
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 Tansu Chest
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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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