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Style: Taisho
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina. Created in Japan during the Taisho period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark finish. The organized façade showcases six drawers (three large ones followed by two medium size and a smaller one), each fitted with iron hardware made of C-scroll handles and a central lock. The lower right section presents the safe, which opens to reveal additional drawers. Tansus were portable chests...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). The material used is cedar wood, and iron hardware is attached to the han...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese antique small chest of drawers (kohikidashi) was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926).
Made from sugi (Japanese cedar), it shows a mellow, time-softened patina with s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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 hinoki cypress, a wood prized for its fine grain, natural resistance to moisture, an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cypress
3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in Pemberton, NJ
3 fabulous 20th-century Japanese-style stacking Tansu chests of drawers.
Each section can be used separately for versatility or stacked together to save space.
Originally used to store Japanese kimonos...
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Mid-20th Century American Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$3,880 Sale Price / set
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Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period.
This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer from Tohoku area, Japan.
Manufactured in Circa 1900s to 1920s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estimate from the style
c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho period it’s an example of furniture characteristic of this period in Japan and in vo...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$6,556 Sale Price
20% Off
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers, brass hardware and pierced side handles. Elevate your home with the raw beauty of zebra...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）.
The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood.
The beaut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron hardware. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this tansu chest features a s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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