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Japanese Antique 4‑Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese chest of drawers, crafted between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s–1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
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
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Mingei 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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made mainly of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
It is a beautiful drawer.
The des...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi Storage
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 Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The round handles are made of iron.
These are beautiful drawers.
The design is simple and lean....
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Storage Mingei
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 paulownia wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and rusti...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese 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 design is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Double Pull-Out Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a small drawer produced in the Meiji period.
The drawer can be pulled in and out from the front and back.
This furniture was made by applying traditional techniques used ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Apothecary Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese apothecary drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material used is paulownia wood.
It is simple and beautiful with...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round iron handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and rustic.
The bl...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi Storage Tansu
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 round handles are made of iron.
These are beautiful drawers.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Storage Box 1800s-1860s/Tansu Contemporary Art Wabisabi Drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage box.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
At that time, it seems that it was a storage for money.
You can see that it was a solid struc...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer Night Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It is a type with a deeper drawer than a normal drawer.
It is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is made of cedar.
C...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1838s Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black drawer.
It was used in shops in the Tohoku region.
The drawer has a description of "Tenpo 9", and it is presumed that it was made around the Edo perio...
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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Hardwood, Pine
Japanese Antique 8-Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is a piece of furniture that combines practicality and beauty.
The mat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a black drawer storage made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. Cedar is lightweight yet strong, and was widely use...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Wabisabi Cabinet
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, a high quality material.
It has a simple design with no waste.
It i...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s /Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is a beautiful drawer.
The design is simple and lean.
It is the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese large drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of zelkova and cedar wood.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a uniquely J...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of paulownia wood.
The metal fittings on the handles are made of iron.
The desi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
Made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
These drawers are rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar and paulownia wood.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a very bea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Rare Antique Wooden Drawer/1740/Edo Period/Wabi Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer manufactured in 1740 in the mid-Edo period of Japan.
The wood is made of paulownia wood.
It is a wood that is often used for high-end furniture that is ligh...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Other
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920 / Tansu Cabinet/Sideboard/ Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a drawer made of very old Japanese cedar wood.
Furniture for shops made to store tools and small items.
These drawers were made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The design is simple and lean.
It is the ultimate in simplicity and is...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu 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, which is very expensive today.
The handles are made of iron.
These ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Black Drawer / 1800-1900 / Tansu Cabinet Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A very old Japanese small drawer.
It is from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1800s to 1900s).
The material is made of cedar wood.
The round handle is made of copper.
The...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
These drawers are rustic, simple, and bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei Wabi Sabi
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 Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabi Sabi
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.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a very beautiful p...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet Wab-Isabi
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, a high quality material.
It is a very beautiful drawer.
The design ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese large drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is paulownia wood which is very expensive today.
The handles are made of iron.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Korean Tansu Bandaji style chest or blanket chest made of elm. Featuring iron hardware
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19th Century Korean Campaign Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Japanese small chest or Ko Tansu, early 1900s. Three drawers with iron handles. Original finish
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate.
This is a drawer chest made from the late Edo period to the Meiji period.
Probably it was
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer Chest / 1900s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
drawer-type chest of drawers made between the end of the Edo period and the Meiji period.
It was
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This piece is a Japanese sliding door cabinet crafted during the Meiji period to early Taisho period.
It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architec...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
tansu.
Japanese Antique Tansu Clothing Chest
two sections, four drawers plus extra storage
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese jewelry armoire, chest or dresser featuring hand painted detail of pagodas, landscapes
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
chests were made between the end of the Edo period and the Meiji period.
It was probably used in farm
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
JAPAN 1820 Edo Period Black Lacquered
Gilded Tansu Cabinet Chest With Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
decorations.
Tansu
These are traditional Japanese portable storage chests that originated during the Edo
Category
1820s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It's a very old Japanese tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Cabinet 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Shelf Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese black old tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu with Paint 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It's a very old Japanese tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
It is mainly made of cedar wood and zelkova wood.
Furniture from the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese small tansu.
It is made of cedar wood.
This furniture is from the Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chest of Drawer Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black Tansu.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chest of Drawer Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black Tansu.
The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
1900s-30s Japanese antique mid Mizuya tansu kitchen chest. wabi sab
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of circa 1900s to 1930s (late Meiji to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Shelf Wabisabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a chest from Japan.
Made of chestnut and cedar wood.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old small Japanese chest of drawers.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Edo
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese chest of drawers.
It is mainly made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a chest of drawers from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Kaidan Tansu 3 Piece Antique Staircase Chest Meiji Period 1870s
Located in Denville, NJ
SPECTACTULAR CONVERSATION PIECE, RARE JAPANESE FINE ANTIQUE STAIRCASE CHEST. MEIJI PERIOD 1870’s
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
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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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