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Japanese Antique Zelkova Wood Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Materials are zelkova and paulownia wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese slim drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard 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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar.
There are 3 drawers, each with a slightly different size.
Compared to ge...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese small drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of zelkova.
There are 5 drawers, and the size gets bigger as you go from top ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
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 cedar wood.
The metal fittings on the handles are made of iron.
The des...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Traveling Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese traveling chest of drawers "Ko Tansu." Two double drawer chests latched together, kiri
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
$4,063
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Two Door Chest
tansu
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful original hardware on kiyaki wood. Interior reveals nine drawers with individual handles and locks. Excellent condition.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Hardwood
$28,750
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 Tansu Chest
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Fine Original Antique Five-Drawer Chest, 100% Original Tansu
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels.
This is an antique handcrafted wooden chest tansu
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
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, rich black lacquer finish
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Superb Antique Tansu Clothing Chest Richly Lacquered, 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
tansu.
This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted with seven
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Original Antique "Flying Birds" Five-Drawer Chest, 100% Original Tansu
Located in South Burlington, VT
birds" hardware
This is an antique handcrafted wooden chest tansu with fine lines and a multitude of
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Tansu cabinet or chest in dark finish, with metal trim and pulls and hinges. Hidden
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
$6,250
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 Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese large tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Edo period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo 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 tansu from Japan.
It is mainly made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
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 Tansu Chest
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
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
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese chest of drawers.
It is a piece of furniture from the Meiji era
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large chest of drawers.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Storage Sideboards
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar wood.
It is an item from the Edo period to the Meiji period. (1800s-1900s)
There is no useless decoration, it is simple ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Storage Sideboards
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar wood.
It is an item from the Edo period to the Meiji period. (1800s-1900s)
There is no useless decoration, it is simple ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring
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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Brass
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 Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a large black tansu from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Edo period to the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old, large Japanese black Tansu.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
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 Tansu Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Tansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual small four-drawer tansu or chest on custom platform stand with original iron hardware
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,475
Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese 2-part keyaki (elm) mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) each section with sliding doors the
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
19th Century Double Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century double tansu, originally a merchant's shop chest, with upper half featuring two
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Vintage 19th Century Asian Stacking Tansu Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage pair of stacking Asian chests. The iconic Tansu cabinet with lots is great heavy
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Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Metal
Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Korean Tansu Elmwood cabinet, 20th Century
Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made
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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Elm
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mazuya Tansu Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large impressive antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu cabinet (kitchen chest) in 2 sections, made of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Chestnut, Cypress
19th Century Japanese Large Double Tansu with 18 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century tansu consisting of two stacked tansus. A fantastic shop chest that would make a very
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions travels.
This is a hard to find antique smaller tansu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Tansu Chest
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 Tansu Chest
Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
This handsome Japanese tansu chest was stripped of its red finish and waxed, giving it a simpler
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese wood Tansu chest of drawers with original iron hardware. Made in Japan circa 1870s.
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1870s Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Burled Elm Tansu Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Japanese Meiji period elm wood tansu chest, early 20th century. With a black painted top above 4
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Japanese Meiji two-part tansu chest from the mid 19th century, with round medallion hardware
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Meiji Era Tansu Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century, Meiji period merchant's tansu chest in elmwood with remarkable metalwork inset
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An antique painted softwood tansu chest of drawers with original black and deep red paint
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1860s Japanese Campaign Antique Tansu Chest
Japanese Early 20th Century Six-Drawer Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese tansu chest from the early 20th century, with six graduating drawers and iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Late 19th Century Tansu Chest with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period wooden tansu chest from the late 19th century, with six drawers, sliding
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Kiri wood tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Pine
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period six-drawer tansu chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and red
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Black and Brown Tansu Chest with Nine Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period two-toned tansu chest from the 19th century with black and brown finish
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
Lacquered Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
. Tansu are Japanese storage chests designed to be mobile, with different styles specially suited to the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
$2,880
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 Tansu Chest
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest
Materials
Iron
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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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