A Japanese antique kimono isho tansu in three stacking sections. The top section has sliding panels over three drawers. The sliders open to a shelf with two small interior drawers on the right hand side and a simple shelf on the left. The middle section has large hinged doors which open outward to reveal three full-width slide-out tray originally used for folded kimonos. The bottom section has three full-width drawers.
The tansu is made of kiri (paulownia) wood with drawer interiors... Click for details

An original pair of Japanese Nihon Matsu style isho tansu chests, crafted in two sections and displayed side by side on a custom black iron base. Constructed from solid quarter sawn keyaki hardwood and sugi (ceder) using traditional joinery techniques, these chests retain their warm natural patina, highlighting the rich grain and depth of the timber.
The original iron hardware is particularly noteworthy, featuring finely worked motifs of Mount Fuji and the hawk (taka). Together, these... Click for details

An antique Japanese Tansu Chest used for kimono storage and made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware. With Hikutei style handles, the lock plates features bamboo leaves (signifying strength and resilience) and crossed mountain ferns.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1880-1890)

Dimensions: 44 1/4" Wide by 17 1/4" Deep by 19 1/8" High

An antique Japanese Tansu chest known as a Kotansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Originally used for personal storage, it would make a great accompaniment to a present day desk where drawer storage is needed. All original hand forged iron hardware. Unique Kanji identifying marks on the top add character and charm to the piece.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1890-1910)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide by 11" Deep by 15 3/4" High

An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu kimono chest made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware. Side by side top drawers denotes the matriarch design. Three large drawers, two smaller drawers and a hinged security door that hides two drawers for valuables completes the storage.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1880-1890)

Dimensions: 46 3/4" Wide by 16 3/4" Deep by 35" High

Japanese antique two section kasane isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing) from Yamagata Prefecture. Made of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with original lacquer finish. The top section has two large drawers and one small exterior drawer above a safe box that opens to two small interior drawers. The bottom section has two large drawers. Iron hardware includes large, round lock plates decorated with crane and turtle designs. The crane and turtle together, called "Tsuru-Kame", symbolize fidelity,... Click for details

Japanese antique two section kasane isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing) made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. The top section has three large drawers and the bottom section has two drawers. Iron hardware includes round lock plates, warabite shaped drawer pulls, corner and edge brackets, and nice handles on the sides.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 42" high x 37 1/4" wide x 16 1/2" deep (Top section: 24 3/4" high. Bottom section: 17 1/4" high)

Japanese antique two section kasane isho tansu (stacking clothing chest). Made with all kiri (paulownia) wood on the front. The sides, top and drawer interiors are sugi (cryptomeria) wood. Iron hardware includes round lock plates and warabite shaped drawer pulls. Each section is an equal height of 18 3/4" so they could be used side by side.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 37 1/2" high x 34" wide x 15 1/2" deep.

Japanese antique 2 section kasane (stacking) isho tansu (clothing chest) made entirely of kiri wood.The top section has 2 large drawers and the bottom section has 1 large drawer, 1 medium drawer, and a safe box. The safe box has a hinge door that opens to reveal 2 small interior drawers. Iron hardware and includes large warabite shaped drawer pulls.

Age: Meigi period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: height 40 1/2 x width 37 1/4" x depth 16 1/2"

Japanese antique cha tansu (tea chest) made out of kuri or chestnut wood on the front and sides made out of sugi (Japanese cedar). The sliding panels are framed with Kuri wood and inset with Keyaki (elm wood). 2 compartments with sliding panals, 1 compartment with drop-in panel and 3 drawers. Beautiful joinery with all kiri interior.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: height 29 1/2" x width 25 1/2" x depth 13 3/4 "