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19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Exceptional two part tansu chest with blackened steel hardware....
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Steel

Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Tansu cabinet in natural fir wood retaining original iron hardware, Meiji period, circa
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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 Japanese Antique Chest

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
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

William Mary Black Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine William & Mary black & gilt Japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition. Depicting
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1690s Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Metal, Iron

William Mary Black Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine William & Mary black & gilt Japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition. Depicting
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1690s Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Dore Bronze Mounted Lacquered Chests
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Dore Bronze Mounted Lacquered Chests/Trunks
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1880s Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Bronze

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
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1850s Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer / 1868s-1912s / Chests of Drawers / WabiSabi Storage
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a drawer from an old Japanese era. It is from the Meiji period (1868s-1912s) when valuable
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old large Japanese chest of drawers. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique 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 Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Japanese Storage Chest, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare high quality antique Japanese merchant's shop storage chest, Choba-dansu, with three secret
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
perspective. This is a very old black medicine chest made in Japan. The furniture is from the Edo period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

1860s-1900s Japanese Antique Drawer Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
1860s-1900s Japanese antique drawer chest of drawers cabinet wabisabi Size: W 300, D 415, H 600.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very old Japanese black wooden chest of drawers. The entire piece carries a profound
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era 1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
of the cedar wood gives this chest a sense of depth and warmth. The black urushi (Japanese lacquer
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old tansu with wheels. It is called "KURUMA NAGAMOCHI" in Japan. Furniture from the end of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

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 Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old chest of drawers made in Japan. This piece of furniture dates back to the Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers/1868-1920/Wabisabi Chest of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan.The material is cedar or cypress and the total weight is 23 kg. The handle metal fittings attached to
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1750s-1850s/Drawer Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A drawer containing old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Edo period. (1750s-1850s) The
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with round medallion
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Metal

Japanese Cherry Lacquer 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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

William Mary Black and Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine William & Mary black and gilt Japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition
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1690s Japanese William and Mary Japanese Antique Chest

Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers, Edo Period, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A seven-drawer Japanese Tansu chest in cedar and elm wood. Edo Period, circa 1780. Original trim
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1780s Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest, Meiji Era 1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small drawer chest was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). A small chest of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

William Mary Black and Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine William & Mary black and gilt Japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition
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1690s Japanese William and Mary Japanese Antique Chest

William Mary Black and Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine William & Mary black and gilt japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition
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1690s Japanese William and Mary Japanese Antique Chest

William Mary Black and Gilt Japanned Cabinet on Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine William & Mary black and gilt japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition
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1690s Japanese William and Mary Japanese Antique Chest

Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chest of drawers. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). Over
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860-1900s) The material is like
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Chest of Drawers/1868-1920/Meiji Period/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Craftsman Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese craftsman's drawer storage. This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is a simple
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800-1860s). It is made of cedar
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Chests of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese craftsman drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s/Storage Cabinet Chest Shelf Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1900) The shade of black is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s). It is made of cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Cabinet Box Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old large box. It was made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). It is made of paulownia wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a drawer that contains old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tall tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860-1920s) The material is like
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th Century English Japanned and Burnished Bamboo Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This late 19th century English burnished bamboo chest features a decorated japanned lacquer top
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An outstanding Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood (elm) tansu of large size with 8 drawers, 3 large
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers, Taisho Period, Early 1900 s, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is an old chest of drawers from the Taisho period.(1912~1926) Material is cedar wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Keyaki Wood Multi Drawer Side Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period keyaki wood multi drawer side chest from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
traditional techniques used in Japanese shrines. Our craftsmen have carefully repaired it. The wood is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese medicine chest. It's called "Medicine Tansu" in Japan. The medicine tansu
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Copper, Iron

Japanese Late Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Traveling Tansu Chest with Seven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese late Meiji period keyaki wood tansu chest from the late 19th century, with seven drawers
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with six drawers, iron
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912) from Japanese keyaki
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Late Meiji Period Tansu Clothing Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Antique Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century, with iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era 1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features three drawers
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Antique Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese antique chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every Japanese antique chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Japanese antique chest 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 Japanese antique chest, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Takayama Craftsmen, Daniel Cottier and Kosai Taisho each produced at least one beautiful Japanese antique chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Antique Chest?

A Japanese antique chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,536, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $600,032.

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 Japanese Antique Chest
  • 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
  • 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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