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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
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Chestnut, Cypress
Japanese Two Section Tansu from Nihonmatsu Meiji Era
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th century Meiji period Japanese two-section Tansu chest in lovely original condition.
The two
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Kyoto Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Kyoto Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji Period
Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Pine, Fir
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old medium-sized Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
antiques.
This is a very old Japanese large Tansu.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
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
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Fine Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu
Merchant
s Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese late Edo period keyaki wood (elm) Choba tansu (merchant's chest) with multiple
Category
1850s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Tansu Staircase with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese staircase Tansu cabinet from the Meiji period.
Crafted from pine and elm wood with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Elm, Pine
Antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest of drawers dresser
Located in Yonkers, NY
Fine Japanese clothing tansu (chest of drawer), Sendai Prefecture, early Meiji period, ca 1870
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Japanese Low Tansu with Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century tansu with two sliding doors and three drawers. Doors can be locked. Original hand
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Pair of Japanese Tansu Chest Side Tables, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Steel, Iron
19th Antique Japanese Choba Tansu Keyaki and Kiri Wood
Located in Brescia, IT
Choba Tansu Japanese cabinet, last Edo Period, in Kiri and Keyaki wood with four drawers and two
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
20th Century Japanese Clothing Tansu, Yonezawa Style, Yamagata Prefecture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century antique Japanese clothing Tansu, Yonezawa style, Yamagata Prefecture
Lacquered Kiri
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Silver Plate, Iron
Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard
constructed in cedar with two sliding
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Wabi Wabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated early Meiji period Tansu/sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with two sliding
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Cho-ba tansu / Storage WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is placed in the merchant house in the Meiji period and stored important things necessary for business such as money and goods and account book.
Many of them are equipped with hid...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Japanese Antique Tansu 1920s-1940s / Bamboo decoration / cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese cabinet.
It dates from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).
It is made of cedar.
It is decorated with bamboo and has a traditional Japanese design.
B...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu
Located in Portland, OR
Antique clothing chest with upper locking drawers. Taller than standard indicating this was made for a samurai class. Traditional motifs in iron detail and original lacquer finish sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Metal, Iron
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique cabinet produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
At that time, it was used as a tea chest placed in a tea room.
This furniture was produced using tra...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simple and lea...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large two section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, late 19th century. Interior has been modified for bar use
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Elm
Tall solid cedar wood Taishō period storage Tansu, 1915s
Located in London, England
Outstanding Taishō period storage tansu.
Fine detail, constructed in solid cedar wood
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Edo Period Tansu Chest in Cedar and Forged Iron
Located in London, GB
An Edo period Tansu chest, constructed from dark heavily patinated cedar with decorative forged
Category
1840s Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic pair of antique Chinese Tansu end table or nightstands. They have brass inlay on the
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinoiserie Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass
$3,000 / set
19th C. Early Meiji Period Paper Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An early 19th C. Meiji period paper tansu.
Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar.
two sets of
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Paper
Charred Edo Period Wabi Sabi Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well proportioned charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C.
Both a
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Elm, Cedar
Antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest of drawers dresser
Located in Yonkers, NY
Fine Japanese Meiji period tansu chest of drawers ca 1870. The chest retains its original surface
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Dresser Two-Piece 20th Century
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning two-piece Japanese Tansu in beautifully aged Kiri wood c1900s. Amazing grain on the two
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki
Elm
Tansu Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period keyaki (elm) wood tansu chests, each with beautiful
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu in Black Laquer
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu in Black Laquer, late Edo early Meiji. Named Kannon after
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a traditional black tansu in Japan.
It is thought to date back to the Meiji period and is
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / 1868s-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black tansu.
It is a type with a drawer on the top and bottom and a
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Vintage Japanese Tansu Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage Japanese tansu cabinet features wood construction (possibly balsa), black painted
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tansu
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
very old Tansu made in Japan.
It is a furniture of Meiji era. (1860s-1900s)
The materials are zelkova
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Cupboard / Tansu Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cupboard.
It is thought to date to the Meiji period (1868-1912).
It features a unique black color that gradually changes over time.
It is a traditional Japan...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
this cabinet is Mizuya Tansu.
It features a large glass sliding door and a refined design with simple
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Mizuya, Tansu/Taisho Period(1912-1926)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Mizuya Tansu.
Keyaki wood(Japanese zelkova) is used for the front.
Keyaki is one of the most cherished
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
new point of view.
This is a very old large Tansu made in Japan.
It is a furniture of Meiji era
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old middle size Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Stacking Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a Stacking Tansu made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old large Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large Tansu made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Sendai Tansu Chest with Floral Iron Hardware, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Era Japanese Two Piece Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century Japanese two-piece tansu chest in kiri wood with original hand forged iron
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese small Black Tansu 1900-1940 / Taisho Period/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu made between the Taisho period and the early
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar
Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Tansu cabinet of lacquered wood and waxed steel; having six drawers, one door and two
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
Early 20Th C. Wabi Sabi Glass
Cedar Japanese Tansu Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A late Meiji period Japanese tansu sideboard.
Constructed in cedar with original wavy glass
Category
1910s Japanese Antique Tansu
Materials
Glass, Cedar
Exceptional Rare Wabi Sabi Taisho Period Paper
Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A rare Japanese Taisho period (C.1920s) cedar & paper tansu.
Beautifully patinated cedar carcass
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar, Paper
19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A bleached-out 19th C. (early Meiji) Japanese two part campaign tansu/chest of drawers
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Japanese 19th Century Tansus/Nightstands on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tansus on custom iron bases. Both have two drawers each, all original hardware, bamboo
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall, 5 drawer part charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C.
Both a beautiful
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tansu.
It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period, and the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tansu
Materials
Cedar, Wood, Pine, Chestnut
Pair of 19th Century Tansu Chests with Fan Shaped Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th Century Tansu Chests is from Japan and is made from Kiri Wood during the late
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tansu
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
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tansu
Materials
Wood
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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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