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Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu (Mizuya Dōko)
Located in Pasadena, TX
This fine age appropriate cabinet sits with technique and tradition from the Meiji Period that can be dated back to the late 1860's. With cast iron pulls on 8 drawers, this tansu als...
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Tansu cabinet from Japan. Four drawers with ornate hardware. Meiji period (late 19th-early 20th
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Late 19th Century Thai Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Antique Japanese Five Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi, circa 1870
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese five drawer copper lined Hibachi, circa 1870 Additional information
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Copper

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Elm, Pine

Magnificent 17th Century Japanned Collectors Cabinet on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
A magnificent 17Th / 18Th Century and later English Japanned Lacquer Cabinet on Gilt carved Stand
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Late 17th Century English Chinoiserie Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

18th Century British Colonial Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome chinoiserie chest in lacquered wood with japanning depicting Chinese scenes with
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Cedar

Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Sendai Chests
Located in San Marino, CA
This pair of late 19th century red Meiji Sendai chests are simple in design, which references the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

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
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Bronze, Iron

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood, Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood, Cedar

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 tenon construction, bamboo nails and original hardware. Beautiful, natural patina. F...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old small drawer in Japan. It was used to store small items such as sewing tools. Each
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese slim drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

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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19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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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
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1840s Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer /1839s Edo Period / Cabinet Storage WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer. It's made of cedar. On the front of the drawer, old Japanese
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1830s Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood, Cedar

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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19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Elm, Cedar

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tansu with Tsuru-Kame Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period two piece tansu chest in red lacquer and akamatsu
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 18th century Dutch Chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers with parcel gilt carved pawed feet.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Anglo-Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Sandalwood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
cm × 13.5 cm) Weight :11lbs(5kg) Shipping Information We ship from Japan. I will provide my own
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1920s Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Chest

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Cedar

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small drawer is a valuable antique from the Meiji period of Japan. (1868-1912) It is made of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Drawer Box, Taisho Period early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
to Japanese or retro-style interiors. It also has a strong presence as a room interior.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Chest

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Cedar

Chest of Drawers in Elm Wood Isho Kasame Dansu
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers in Elm Wood, Isho Kasame Dansu, for Kimonos & Obis. Meiji Period, 1868/1912Tokyo
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Elm

Japanese Antique Zelkova Wood Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Materials
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Low drawers, Taisho Period Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique drawer with a unique flat design. It was made in the Taisho period (1912
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Chest

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Wooden drawers, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique wooden drawers. It was made in the Early Showa period(1926-). Made with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood

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

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture dates 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

Japanese Antique, Drawer box, Taisho Period, Early 1900 s, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is an old drawer box. hand holes on the side. It is very unique. The material is Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse your living space in timeless elegance with these transformed 19th century Japanese Choba
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Steel, 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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an original item made by pasting old Japanese paper on an old Japanese chest of drawers
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden small drawer. It's from 1876(Meiji 9 years). In the drawer, there
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1870s Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Storage Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), using abundant Japanese zelkova
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Low Drawer Box, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique Low Drawer Box was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made of keyaki (Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood

Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique small cupboard with diamond glass. It was made in the Early Showa period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
wonderful mixed metal hardware depicting a well-modelled crane and turtle, relating to a Japanese folk
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Elm, Pine

19th Century French ‘Japanned’ Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly-decorative and rare French ‘bombe’ commode with dramatic black lacquer Japanned or
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1890s French Chinoiserie Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

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
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Wood, Cedar

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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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer/Late Edo-Meiji Period/1800-1900/TV Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden drawer made in the late Edo period to around the Meiji period (1800
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19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Chest

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Cedar

Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Japanned Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With red and gray, white demilune marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with ring handles and side doors. Raised on square tapered legs. Waldorf Towers NYC with original...
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1920s French Louis XVI Japanese Antique Chest

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Marble, Bronze

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Multi-Drawer Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period 1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
depending on your space. The main structure is made from Japanese cypress (Hinoki), while the drawer fronts
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Japanese Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Cypress

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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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