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Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A traditional antique Japanese Tansu chest (mobile ceremonial clothing / kimono storage cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest, Wabi Sabi, Cedar Wood, Meiji Era
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Primitive Dressers
Materials
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese wood Tansu chest of drawers with original iron hardware. Made in Japan circa 1870s.
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Kiri wood tansu chest is a fine example of Japan
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
stands. When separated, the two drawer sets make excellent side chests.
Japanese storage tansu chests
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Four Pullout Trays
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage round corner Japanese Tansu with four shallow pullout trays and three full
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
A Large Two Section Cedar Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated two part Japanese Meiji period tansu.
Constructed in cedar with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique, Meiji period, Japanese Tansu with four large full capacity drawers. Unique
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Low Four-Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Finish
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant vintage Japanese Tansu in natural finish. Beautiful solid wood. Simple, elegant, solid
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
This handsome Japanese tansu chest was stripped of its red finish and waxed, giving it a simpler
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest, Two-Tier Stackable Five Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu with five full capacity drawers. The chest consists of two
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
A Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests on a Metal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece is a two part Japanese tansu split into two pieces to make nightstands or side tables
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Night Stands
Materials
Fir
Brown Black Japanese Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware, Meiji Period
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage, Meiji Period, Japanese Tansu with seven full capacity drawers. Large, unique
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Large Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest, 3-Piece Set, Chests of Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 5' tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu with 10 drawers of various sizes, shelve behind
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Finish, Two Interlocking Tiers
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant vintage Japanese Tansu consists two individual chests that can be used separately
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
Japanese Early 20th Century Six-Drawer Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese tansu chest from the early 20th century, with six graduating drawers and iron
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Old Japanese Tansu Chest / Meiji Era Antique Drawer / Small Black Chair/Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Large 19th Century Japanese Tansu Storage Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese tansu chest used for storing bedding. Cabinet has three drawers and a pair of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kiri Wood Merchant
s Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood tansu merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with iron
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Period Natural Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
Meiji period Japanese tansu chest will bring a serene presence to any bedroom, living room or foyer.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
A 2-Part Japanese Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
This late-19th Century Japanese Tansu chest was used to store clothing and other personal effects
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,800
Vintage Japanese Tansu with Eight Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu chest features eight drawers and sliding doors. Two Interior
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Korean Kyonggi Province Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
wrought iron pierced grill work and iron handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Exciting Pair of Baker Modern Asian Tansu Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu chests or cabinets by Baker. Dark stained oak with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu Wardrobe with 7 Trays Like New
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 2-part Japanese Tansu chest consisting a top section with 7 pull out trays/shelves, 3
Category
20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-19th Century Japanese Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Amazing Restored Pair of Vintage Modern Tansu Chests by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese "Tansu" chest by Baker, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Iron Bound Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage cabinets used
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Taishō Two-Part Tansu Chest with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Japanese tansu chest, crafted during the Taisho period (1912–1926), embodies a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Wood
" Tansu " Japanese
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Tansu , pinewood with original iron hardware.
" Meiji period " 1868 - 1912 gentle restored
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$3,550
Japanese Burled Elm Tansu Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Japanese Meiji period elm wood tansu chest, early 20th century. With a black painted top above 4
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Japanese Meiji two-part tansu chest from the mid 19th century, with round medallion hardware
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Ko Tansu Chest
Located in Sacramento, CA
Late 19th century Japanese Ko Tansu wooden chest of drawers. The chest has five drawers and one
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Lacquered Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
. Tansu are Japanese storage chests designed to be mobile, with different styles specially suited to the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$2,880
19th Century Japanese Shop Tansu, Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese double stacked (two tansus) with drawers. Can be separated into two separate
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Six-Drawer Japanese Tansu Shop Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wide six-drawer shop chest with original bamboo nails and decorative iron hardware. A handsome
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic black lacquered pre-war Japanese clothing tansu chest. Made of lacquered Kiri (Paulownia) wood
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique, Tansu , Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, 1879
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old tansu. It was made in Japan in the 12th year of the Meiji era (1879).
It has a
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Low Chests
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of antique late 19th century Meiji period lacquered Tansu chests. Originally a two part
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920)
The material is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large, old Japanese tansu chest, made in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).
Crafted from
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Iron
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Tansu Traveling Chest with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu traveling chest from the 19th century with multiple drawers, and iron
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account consists of 5 companies,
I specialize in Japanese antiques and deal in carefully
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer/1800-1912/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden drawer.
It was made roughly from the late Edo period to the Meiji
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Three-Drawer Chest with Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, carrying
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period keyaki wood tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century, with seven
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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Japanese Tansu Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese tansu chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and cedar, every Japanese tansu chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese tansu chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese tansu chest, designed in the mid-century modern, folk art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese tansu chest over the years, but those crafted by Henredon, Baker Furniture Company and Alessandro for Baker Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Tansu Chest?
The average selling price for a Japanese tansu chest at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $255 on the low end and $28,750 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Tansu Chest
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
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