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Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet/ Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period 1910-40s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This cha dansu tea cabinet was crafted in Japan during the Taishō to early Shōwa period, using richly grained keyaki (zelkova) wood.
The bold, flowing grain that appears continuously...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet/ Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period 1910-40s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This cha dansu tea cabinet was crafted in Japan during the Taishō to early Shōwa period, using richly grained keyaki (zelkova) wood.
The bold, flowing grain that appears continuously...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Tohoku area, Japan.
This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Edo period Drawer Chest 1830s-1844s / Sideboard Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very old Japanese chest of drawers.
On the inner side of one drawer, a clearly handwritten inscription reading “天保(Tenpō)” remains intact, indicating that the piece was cra...
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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique BK 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 cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simpl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers, reed
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
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...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This storage furniture, known as a "kurumanagamochi" (cartridge), has been used in Japan since ancient times.
Made primarily from pine and cedar, it was commonly used in the Tohoku r...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Early 20th Century Wooden Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Tansu clothing cabinet from the early 20th century, with mirrored door and iron
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials: Wood
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
By Other Kingdom
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass
$2,813 Sale Price
40% Off
Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu.
Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
$3,600 Sale Price
28% Off
Japanese Taishō Period Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique staircase tansu cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
$600 Sale Price
36% Off
Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s ③ / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chest of drawers is one of a set of three used in the same old Japanese house.
Judging from its current condition, it appears to be quite old. It is in all original condition.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century. Interior bottom section has been
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Elm
Large Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Futon Tansu Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Japanese Meiji period two-piece futon tansu cabinet from the late 19th century, with
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and single door. Born in
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
1860s Japanese antique Tansu Medicine chest of drawers
sword storage wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Medicine Tansu chest of drawers with Katana (Samurai sword) storage, Made of Kiri (Paulownia wood
Category
1860s Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Meiji Two-Part Japanese Tansu in Cypress
Kiriwood from the Yamagata Prefecture
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part Japanese tansu chest in cypress and kiriwood, the upper part with oxblood stained
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Tansu Cabinet Stand with Brass Accent with Slideout Lock
Located in Seattle, WA
Amazing old cabinet. Beautiful burl wood, metal fixture, even a fish design lock. Looks to be Japanese characters on the back.
Measures: 22” wide
25” tall
12” deep.
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Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Tansu
Materials
Ash
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning late 19th century Campaign Korean tansu cabinet or chest. The Korean chest features 4
Category
19th Century Korean Campaign Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova
Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door in the f...
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19th Century Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass
$3,062 Sale Price
47% Off
1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
$680 Sale Price
32% Off
Japanese Antique Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese sliding-door cabinet (cha tansu) was crafted during the Taisho Period (1912–1926
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi (Japanese cedar), this clothing kimono chest is decorated with blackened iron brackets and hardware, resting on an iron stand. The side table features 3 drawers...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this clothing chest is minimalist in design, resting on an iron frame. The side table is adorned with blackened iron hardware, featuring ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous late 19thc Tansu cabinet with 8 drawers of various sizes behind two doors that have the
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1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1875s Meiji Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is believed that it was used in the Tohoku region of Japan, and the material is made of cedar.
On the back, there is a trace of "Meiji 8" writte...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Tansu, "Mizuya" Sidebord, Meiji Era 1868-1912, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Its simple sliding panel
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi 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
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan.
Made from premium
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Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Sea Captain
s Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier Hardwood mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique 2 tier mid size Mizuya tansu chest with 3 drawers. Almost fully made of premium
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Hardwood
1900s-1920s Japanese antique 2 tier wooden tansu cabinet w/ openwork wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique 2 tier small tansu cabinet with sliding doors - made of quality Sugi cedar
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cypress
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880
s Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 42"
Located in Portland, OR
used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. It features the distinctive hardware of tansu made
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880
s Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”
Located in Portland, OR
's. This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine &
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with
Category
Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass
$3,059 Sale Price
42% Off
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers "Tansu", Meiji Era
1868–1912
Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Made of Japanese cedar and finished with urushi (Japanese lacquer), it has developed a beautifully weathered ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
contribute to the rarity of finding a Tansu work chest with the original ruler.
Dimensions: 7 1/2" deep x
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Elm
Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer from Tohoku area, Japan.
Manufactured in Circa 1900s to 1920s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estimate from the style
c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Daigo, Ibaraki pref., Japan.
Antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers made of Yamizo Sugi
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 8 Drawer
Located in Portland, OR
solid and functional piece of furniture.
We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1860’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer
Located in Portland, OR
solid and functional piece of furniture.
We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
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Antique Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tansu for your home. Each antique tansu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are many kinds of the antique tansu you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tansu, those designed in Modern and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique tansu has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Japanese School are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Tansu?
An antique tansu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,638, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $28,750.
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.
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