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Late 19th Century Meiji Period Kasane Tansu Chest on Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century, Meiji period Kasane Tansu chest on chest from the Yonezawa region of Japan
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kiri Wood Merchant s Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood tansu merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with iron
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Tall Five-Drawer Clothing Tansu Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with five drawers, dark
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest

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Metal

All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
stands. When separated, the two drawer sets make excellent side chests. Japanese storage tansu chests
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Pine

Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual small size multi drawer tansu or chest with original iron hardware, Japan, late 19th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A traditional antique Japanese Tansu chest (mobile ceremonial clothing / kimono storage cabinet
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Wabi Sabi, Cedar Wood, Meiji Era
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
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Early 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
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Late 19th Century Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers made of Sugi cedar - a product
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood, Cedar

Late 19th Century Japanese Ko Tansu Chest
Located in Sacramento, CA
Late 19th century Japanese Ko Tansu wooden chest of drawers. The chest has five drawers and one
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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Metal

1860s-80s Japanese Edo antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Toyama pref., Hokuriku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique mid-size tansu chest of drawers, 1849. late Edo era. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This 175 years-old Tansu chest of drawers, is a product of late Edo period. Made of thick, quality
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood, Cedar

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Hokuriku area, Japan. This tansu chest of drawers seemed to be in the vein of Kusuri dansu
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood, Cedar

1852 Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. Mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers
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1850s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) tansu with one drawer on top, a sliding door to reveal 5 more drawers
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
This late 19th century Meiji period Kiri wood chest with sliding panels is a Tansu, a Japanese
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Large Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually tall, 6 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

19th Century Japanese Shop Tansu, Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese double stacked (two tansus) with drawers. Can be separated into two separate
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood

Vintage Large Japanese 14 Drawer Tansu Chest With European Influence
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning vintage Japanese large elm (keyaki) tansu chest with original cast brass hardware. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique, Tansu , Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, 1879
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old tansu. It was made in Japan in the 12th year of the Meiji era (1879). It has a
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kiri wood wabi sabi clothing chest from the 20th century in this hard to find miniature
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Wood Tansu Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kiri wood wabi sabi clothing chest from the 20th century in this hard to find miniature
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The material is paulownia wood, which is a high-class material. The shade of black is beautiful and the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood

Antique Japanese Taishō Two-Part Tansu Chest with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Japanese tansu chest, crafted during the Taisho period (1912–1926), embodies a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
This impressive Edo period tansu was made in the early to mid-19th century. It is a difficult to
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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Metal, Steel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chobu Tansu Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A chobu (merchant’s) chest in Japanese cedar and elm woods featuring original hand forged iron
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese small drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar. The shade of black is beautiful and the taste is wonderful. The drawer also ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Storage Wabisabi
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. It is miraculous that all the handles are still intact. These drawers a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers WabiSabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer storage. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is mainly made of cedar wood. The handle fittings are made of iron. The design is simp...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

A Large Two Section Cedar Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated two part Japanese Meiji period tansu. Constructed in cedar with brass
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Brass, Iron

1860s-1920s Japanese antique rustic wabi sabi mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Low Tansu Chest with Iron Pulls
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th century Japanese low Tansu with two large exterior drawers and 2 small drawers behind a lift
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Chests of Drawers 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 rugged and beautiful. The de...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of walnut wood. The handles are made of iron. These drawers are rugged and beautiful. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The material is paulownia wood, which is a high-class material. The shade of black is beautiful and the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood

Japanese Old Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese small drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The material is cedar. There is a handle on the top so that you can carry it around. The shade of...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar. The shade of black is beautiful and the taste is wonderful. The drawer also ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest /1868-1912/ Drawer / Tv Board / Low Table / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a drawer made around the Meiji era (1868-1912) in Japan. It seems that it was used as a tool box. I feel very lonely. It can be used as a TV board or low table. There a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Meiji era, (1860-1920) The material is cedar. The shade of black is beautiful and the taste is wonderful. The condition i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The materials are cedar and zelkova. The shade of black is beautiful and the taste is wonderful. The ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi 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 grain of the cedar wood on the front is beautiful. The design is si...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi-Sabi storage
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. It is a rugged and beautiful drawer. The design is simple and lean. It is th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, carrying
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Metal

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Tansu Traveling Chest with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu traveling chest from the 19th century with multiple drawers, and iron
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Old Black Drawer / 1868-1920s / Tansu Chest / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Early 20th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Traveling Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese antique keyaki wood tansu chest from the early 20th century, with dark red lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Exquisite Burlwood Antique Four-Drawer Tansu Chest, 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
! This is an antique handcrafted wooden chest tansu with fine lines and a multitude of storage features
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Wood

A Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests on a Metal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece is a two part Japanese tansu split into two pieces to make nightstands or side tables
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu Chest

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Fir

Large Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, 3-Piece Set, Chests of Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 5' tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu with 10 drawers of various sizes, shelve behind
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Brass

Japanese Antique Drawers / 1868-1930 Old Wabisa Drawers / tansu chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This drawer was made in Japan from the Meiji era to the early Showa era (1868-1930). The material is cedar. The cedar wood and wood grain are loose and have a gentle atmosphere. ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Hand-Wrought Iron Escutcheon Plate from a Tansu Chest
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and serene way to accent your indoor art space or outdoor garden space with this rare Buddhist treasure from Japan. Our hard to find large antique 19th century ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Three-Drawer Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with three drawers
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century, with seven
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu Chest

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Iron

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Low Chests
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of antique late 19th century Meiji period lacquered Tansu chests. Originally a two part
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu Chest

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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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