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Japanese Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912
Located in San Marino, CA
Japanese tansu with decorative hardware, six drawers, one door enclosing drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese One-Piece Tansu with Red Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
These Japanese Tansus are from the Meiji Period and are placed on top of newly made custom metal
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
There is a random beauty due to natural changes.
It is believed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A Japanese Taisho period single-section wardrobe cabinet from the late 19th century, with two
Category
20th Century Japanese Sideboards
Materials
Metal
$6,800
Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from c.1868 through c.1912.This period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese antique two-piece Tansu chest cabinet from the 19th century with two sliding doors, 11
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Merchant
s Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Miri Wood Tansu Clothing Storage with Unusual Fan Iron Design Hardware Grey Burgundy 2 Section
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fine Japanese Meiji Period Stained Keyaki Clothing Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese Meiji period lacquered and stained choba or clothing tansu in two parts, the upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Pine
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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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, 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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The material is made of Zelkova, and it is characterized by a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s).
It is made
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Cabinet with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great looking 19th century Hinoki wood tansu with four sliding doors and ten drawers. Mortise and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tansu Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century tansus atop custom forged iron stands. Left has six drawers (three are behind the door
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer / Meiji Period 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 (1868-1912s).
It was
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late Meiji period elm and pine clothing tansu (choba) in two sections with two long drawers over
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Pine
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu.
This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
Made of paulownia
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th c. Kiri wood tansu with "gravity" forged iron handles. Called Gravity pulls because they
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$28,750
Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Three Drawers Tansu/Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A nicely worn early Meiji period three drawer tansu.
Constructed in a combination of cedar
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th c. Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great chest. Has three interior shelves and 12 open compartments. All original, in great antique
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Buffets
$3,680
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Parquetry Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Japanese parquetry inlaid tansu chest with original brass hinges and hardware. Tansu
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes
$3,750
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Need storage space with flair and high design? Consider this interesting Japanese Tansu chest, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Two Piece Tansu Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
. Crafted in 19th century Meiji period, the chest is made of kiri wood, known for its lighter weight
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Metal
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers and a custom-made metal base. Wear
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers, two small drawers, pair of doors
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers.
Made of cedar with iron & brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of tansu bedside tables, or end tables, raised upon custom iron stands. Late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$7,400 / set
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
$6,250
Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Lacquered Sendai Tansu Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Isho Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red lacquered tansu (chest of drawers)used for storing clothes.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Dressers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Stacking Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Meiji Dressers
Materials
Iron
Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Isho Dansu Two Section Chest
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu, Tansu chest, circa 1880.
This very stylish antique
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A Japanese Meiji two-part tansu chest from the mid 19th century, with Metal hardware of hand
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Japan, late 19th-early 20th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C. Japanese Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese merchant choba tansu on iron base. Intricate iron work and secret compartments.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$4,200
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Japanese Tansu on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Japan, late 19th-early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,475
Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1880
s Keyaki
Sugi Tansu Chest 68"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a beauty with a natural wood finish. This mid Meiji era c1880's Mizuya or kitchen tansu
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Keyaki wood small tansu (chest).
Original paulownia design hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Iron
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese 19th century tansu chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every Japanese 19th century tansu chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese 19th century tansu chest, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A Japanese 19th century tansu chest, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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Prices for a Japanese 19th century tansu chest start at $350 and top out at $28,750 with the average selling for $3,850.
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