A richly hand painted Tibetan storage chest, its entire painted with a vivid palette of red, orange, green, and gold mineral pigments. The surface is adorned with auspicious imagery, including phoenix-like birds, dragons, and blooming peonies, framed by scrolling floral borders. These motifs symbolize renewal, protection, prosperity, and spiritual abundance—central themes in Tibetan decorative tradition.
The chest is arranged with a series of rectangular panels, each filled with densely... Click for details

A fine Edo period (1603–1868) tansu chest, finished in rich black lacquer and reinforced with original hand-forged iron mounts. Compact and sturdy, this chest features a bold, rectilinear form softened by the lustrous lacquer surface, which still reveals traces of red lacquer beneath where age original worn finish.
The façade presents a central large drawer flanked by smaller drawers below, each fitted with rounded iron warabite-style pulls and lock plates with hammered detail. Heavy... Click for details

Japanese antique multi-drawer tansu from the Meiji era, constructed with richly figured burl wood drawer fronts that display swirling grain patterns unique to each panel. The chest features an impressive array of small drawers, originally designed for organizing and safeguarding precious goods. The top three drawers include fitted interior trays, suggesting use for incense storage or other finely sorted items, where both protection and accessibility were essential.
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A pair of Mcguire rattan cane barrel dining chairs with original metal maker's plate under each. Comfortable removable cushion supported by a heavy stretch canvas seat. Beautiful patina with original caning.

Japanese antique two-section kasane tansu (chest on chest) for clothing from the Kyoto area. Made of kiri (paulownia) wood. The top section has sliding panels and a drop-in panel made of kuri (chestnut) wood and six small drawers of various sizes. The bottom section has eight drawers: three large full-width, two medium drawers and three small drawers.
Hardware is made of iron and includes round lock plates and moko shaped drawers pulls.

Age: Early Meiji Period... Click for details

A Japanese antique kimono isho tansu in three stacking sections. The top section has sliding panels over a horizontal row of three small 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 trays originally used for folded kimonos. The bottom section has two full-width drawers. The tansu is made of kiri (paulownia) wood with... Click for details

Japanese antique long getabako (shoe storage) tansu. A large compartment with a full-length shelf is closed with sliding door panels. The panels are made of kiri (paulownia) wood and framed with hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood. The large front frame of the tansu is made of heavy keyaki (elm) wood and the sides and top are made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood. The frames of the sliding door panels are lacquered black. The stand has been set on a custom stand of wood which has been lacquered black... Click for details

A Japanese inspired porcelain sagemono set with a golden swan by American artist, Lynn Richardson (1942-2024). The set is comprised of a four-section inro, an ojime with a golden feather and a swan netsuke. The inro has three compartments and is decorated with a golden swimming swan on one side and a swan bottom up while fishing in the water on the other side. Each of the three elements of the set is marked with Richardson's seal. The set comes with a custom metal stand.
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Low Japanese tansu chest, crafted from cypress and ceder woods. Hand forged iron hardware. The chest opens to reveal two spacious drawers concealed behind hinged doors, each fitted with original iron warabite-style handles. This dual structure—hidden drawers within protective doors—reflects the Japanese tradition of combining practicality with security, protecting valuables from both theft and fire. The warm tone of the cypress, softly patinated with age, contrasts beautifully with the... Click for details

An original hand painted Tibetan storage trunk, dating to the late 1800s, decorated with richly painted motifs in mineral pigments. The front panel features a central lotus blossom flanked by scrolling foliage and auspicious symbols, framed within a bold red border accented by repeating characters for longevity. The top and sides, though more subdued with age and wear, retain traces of the original painted surface, enhancing its character and authenticity.
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