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Material: Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu cabinet dating from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Crafted from Japanese cedar wood, it features beautifully elongated horizontal proportions ...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Edo Period Japanese Drawer Chest 1854s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Edo Period Japanese Drawer Chest 1854s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Edo Period Japanese Drawer Chest 1854s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. With its elegant, horizontally proportioned form and beautifully aged wood, it is a fine example of traditional Japanese storage furnitu...

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1850s Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese Tansu cabinet. It is believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period (1860s–1920s). The cabinet is crafted from Japanese cedar wood, which has devel...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Keyaki Wood Tansu 1900s–1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Keyaki Wood Tansu 1900s–1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Keyaki Wood Tansu 1900s–1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese Tansu, believed to date from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1900s–1920s). The cabinet is crafted from Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) and cedar wood. The beau...

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Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese black Tansu cabinet. Its quiet, understated presence, with ornamentation reduced to an absolute minimum, reflects the refined aesthetic sensibility t...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese Tansu. It is believed to have been made during the Meiji to Taisho periods, approximately the 1860s–1920s. The piece is crafted from Japanese cedar ...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Primitive Japanese Two-Drawer Chest / Early Showa Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Primitive Japanese Two-Drawer Chest / Early Showa Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Primitive Japanese Two-Drawer Chest / Early Showa Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A primitive Japanese wooden chest, believed to have been reconstructed during the early Showa period (circa 1926–1940s). The chest features a rugged, roughly constructed form with t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Its low, stable rectangular form and the deep black finish, enriched by many years of age and use, give the piece a quiet yet disti...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu cabinet. The cabinet is believed to date from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is crafted from cedar wood, a material traditionally used in J...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with Five Drawers / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with Five Drawers / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with Five Drawers / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

An original Japanese antique tansu chest dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912), featuring five drawers and a beautifully aged black finish. The black surface has gradually worn a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A Japanese antique wooden cabinet, believed to date from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The cabinet features a simple, understated form with two wooden sliding doors and an interior ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese small drawer chest dating from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Crafted from cedar wood, it features two large drawers arranged vertically, each fitted wit...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920
Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920 Japan, Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1920 This refined four-drawer chest embodies the understated beauty of traditio...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Edo Japanese Antique Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Lift-Off Front Panel, 1811 Dated
Edo Japanese Antique Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Lift-Off Front Panel, 1811 Dated

Edo Japanese Antique Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Lift-Off Front Panel, 1811 Dated

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Edo Japanese Antique Three Tier Bookcase with Lift-Off Front Panel (Kendon) with 4 inner drawers. "Bunka 8 (1811)" Dated. Used for storing Japanese hand-bound books. Dimensions: H 3...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Four-Tier Bookcase Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Lift-Off Front Panel
Japanese Antique Four-Tier Bookcase Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Lift-Off Front Panel

Japanese Antique Four-Tier Bookcase Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Lift-Off Front Panel

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Large Japanese Antique Four-Tier Bookcase with Lift-Off Front Panel (Kendon), used for storing Japanese hand-bound books. Dimensions: H 35.0 × W 29.5 × D 14.8 in (H 890 × W 750 × D ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Two-Piece Black Tansu Meiji Period / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Two-Piece Black Tansu Meiji Period / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Two-Piece Black Tansu Meiji Period / Sideboard Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black Tansu, composed of two separate storage sections. The two units can be stacked vertically to create a single tall cabinet, or separated and placed s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Sugi Cedar Urushi Tansu Chest with 18 Drawers Late 19th C
Japanese Antique Black Sugi Cedar Urushi Tansu Chest with 18 Drawers Late 19th C

Japanese Antique Black Sugi Cedar Urushi Tansu Chest with 18 Drawers Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made from solid Sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from early to mid Meiji period circa 1870s–1890s, in late 19th century, based on its tradit...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Two-Part Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Two-Part Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Two-Part Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese two-section black Tansu, distinguished by its elegant vertical proportions and deep, understated black surface. Its restrained form gives the piece a quie...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Reversible Sliding Doors and Aged Paper Patina A large Japanese wooden cabinet with reversible sliding doors, offering two distinct expressions within a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Paper

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1900–1935
Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1900–1935

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1900–1935

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1900–1935 Japanese Wooden Cupboard Japan, Early 20th Century Cedar wood (presumed) A traditional Japanese wooden cupboard, characterized by its simple co...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Tansu cabinet dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1930s).
 Crafted from Japanese Sugi cedar. Tansu cabinets in this style are particularly called "Cha dansu", Tansu c...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Folk Art "Sunburst" Blanket Chest / Trunk in Solid Cedar
Folk Art "Sunburst" Blanket Chest / Trunk in Solid Cedar

Folk Art "Sunburst" Blanket Chest / Trunk in Solid Cedar

Located in Fulton, CA

Folk Art blanket chest crafted in solid cedar wood. Early to mid 20th century. Starburst front panel with applied floral to sides. One-of-a Kind hand made trunk. Original finish with...

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20th Century American Folk Art Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C
Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Saitama prefecture, Japan's Kanto region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to the late ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese lowboard with four drawers, dating from the Meiji to Taisho period (circa 1868–1926). Originally crafted as a practical piece of everyday furniture, its r...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese wooden drawer chest / Edo period, 1770s /Small Storage Tansu
Antique Japanese wooden drawer chest / Edo period, 1770s /Small Storage Tansu

Antique Japanese wooden drawer chest / Edo period, 1770s /Small Storage Tansu

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small wooden chest of drawers believed to date from the mid-Edo period, specifically the An'ei era (1772–1781) of Japan. The drawer fronts are made of paulownia (kiri) wood...

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1770s Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers
19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from Meiji period, circa 1860s–1900s based on its traditional ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. Among traditional Japanese storage furniture, examples of this scale...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood, this piece has a sim...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space. Wi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers
19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made from solid Keyaki & Sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1860s, or the early to mid-19th century,...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Japanese Large Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Edo Period Japanese Large Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Edo Period Japanese Large Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Edo period (circa 1800s–1860s). At first glance, the piece conveys an unmistakable sense of solidity, strength, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Primitive Meiji Period Japanese Tansu
Primitive Meiji Period Japanese Tansu

Primitive Meiji Period Japanese Tansu

Located in London, GB

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers A late 19th C. Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Of Small proportions. Constructed in cedar with six individual drawers and origina...

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1870s Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese drawer chest dating from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Crafted from cedar wood, it features simple iron handles on the front. The balanced arr...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage store display case was crafted in the Showa Period. Originally used in a shop setting, it retains the honest practicality of traditional Japanese store fixture...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Glass

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A finely crafted Japanese Mizuya tansu from the early 20th century, circa 1910s to 1930 (Taisho to early Showa period). Constructed from richly figured keyaki wood, prized for its s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s
Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s

Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Japan’s Tokai region, this substantial late 19th-century apothecary counter dates to the Meiji period, circa 1870s–1910s. It retains not only its original configuration...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Agate

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition. The original urushi lacquer has a ni...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers
Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese merchant counter tansu from the late Edo period, circa 1840s–1860s, constructed from solid Sugi cedar and finished in layers of original urushi lacquer. This piece was fo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)

Located in Centennial, CO

A gorgeous antique Japanese two piece kitchen tansu chest (Goshu Mizuya) from the late Meiji period. This stunning tansu from the Kansai region, is so unique in that it is made of el...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century
Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Acquired in Saitama Prefecture in Japan’s Kanto region, this mizuya tansu is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1850s, based on its construction, materials, surf...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Massive Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Massive Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Massive Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era “1912–1926”
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era “1912–1926”

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era “1912–1926”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This glass-front cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). The case is made of hinoki (Japanese cypress). The exterior was originally finished in traditional Japanese urush...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar, Cypress

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Overview A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...

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19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture. This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design. The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past. The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips. In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Meiji Period Japanese Antique Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Meiji Period Japanese Antique Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Meiji Period Japanese Antique Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique medium-sized Japanese Tansu cabinet. Its elongated, low-profile form creates a beautifully balanced and stable appearance, while the richly aged, dark brown wood g...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1920s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1920s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1920s-1940s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu cabinet. Its elegant, elongated form and richly aged, dark brown wood create a striking yet understated presence. The absence of unnecessary or...

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1920s Japanese Showa Vintage Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi
1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

from Kanto area, Japan. This 2 tier, wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1930s - 50s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, material & conditions. it's still durable ...

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20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size Mizuya (cupboard) , dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1930s).
 Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this style...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar, Oak

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard
Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period. The date is recorded internally in brush-written ink, providing direct historical evid...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period
Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period

Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique glass showcase cabinet was crafted in the late Taisho to early Showa period (1910s–1930s). Defined by strong horizontal lines, the cabinet features a crown-lik...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique Low Cedar Chest of Drawers, Late Edo Period, Mingei, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Cedar Chest of Drawers, Late Edo Period, Mingei, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Cedar Chest of Drawers, Late Edo Period, Mingei, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted during the Late Edo Period, circa 1850. Its low, horizontal proportions and four generously sized drawers reflect the practical sp...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still have old ropes attached, suggesting it is very old. It is thought to date from the Ed...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

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