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Japanese clothing tansu or isho dansu range from the simple kiri (paulownia) wood two- or three-section drawered chest to opulent lacquer chests with highly detailed ironwork, such as the Sendai, Yonezawa, Nihonmatsu, and Tsuruoka.

Regardless of their chosen design and material, all are wonderfully varied and practical for the storage of clothing of any kind, with countless drawers and creative storage spaces and often a secret box tucked inside for special treasures.

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Japanese Ryobiraki Isho Dansu, Kannon Tansu - TGXJL151

Jtansu Price: $2,795.00

Striking Japanese two-piece kannon-dansu, ryobiraki-isho or double-door clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood and remarkable for its lavishly decorated swing-out doors, which house deep, roomy drawers offering generous storage options. Additional drawers below offering great storage space within. Traditionally used both for clothing and as a symbol of affluence due to it highly decorative, abundant and valuable metalwork. Working key included. Difficult-to-find, this style of tansu is always in great demand! Very good condition. Dimensions: 35” high, 35” wide, 16” deep.

Rare Japanese Lacquer Kannon Tansu, Ryobiraki

Rare Japanese Lacquer Kannon Tansu, Ryobiraki Isho - TYXLJ92

Jtansu Price: $2,995.00 SOLD

Exceptional Japanese lacquer two-piece kannon-dansu, ryobiraki-isho or double-door clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm, richly finished lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood and remarkable for its lavishly decorated swing-out doors, which house deep, roomy drawers offering generous storage options. Additional drawers below offering great storage space within. Traditionally used both for clothing and as a symbol of affluence due to it highly decorative, abundant and valuable metalwork. Working key included. Difficult-to-find, especially in red lacquer, this style of tansu is always in great demand! Very good condition. Dimensions: 40” high, 37.5” wide, 16.25” deep.

Japanese Ko Dansu, Small Clothing Tansu - TYXLJ91

Jtansu Price: $1,695.00

Eye-catching Japanese small clothing chest tansu, ko-dansu, contemporary. Dramatic metalwork throughout. Multiple drawers and metal-studded cabinet at center. A striking yet functional piece and a stunning addition to any room. Comes with customized wood stand and a pair of keys. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28.5” high w/stand, 21.5” wide, 14.5” deep (stand 3.5”).

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Storage Chest - TCXJN2510

Jtansu Price: $2,595.00

Eye-catching Japanese clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fine chest fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Striking traditional metalwork features ornate lockplates and bracketing and unusual, heavyweight handles of rare form. Deep drawers offer generous storage space and a cabinet below offers additional options. Comes with original key. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 40.75” high, 36” wide, 17.5” deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Three-Piece Storage Chest - TCXJN2514

Jtansu Price: $1,995.00

Handsome three-piece Japanese clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Simple, beautiful configuration with sliding panels above, drawers below for additional storage options. Distinctive bracketing and lovely, inset metalwork throughout. An elegant piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 60” high, 37.25” wide, 16” deep.

Japanese Two-Piece Clothing Tansu, Isho - TCXJN2515

Jtansu Price: $2,295.00

Splendid Japanese two-section isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking two-section chest fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Impressive traditional metalwork features incised, circular lockplates and hirute style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space with an additional cabinet below for keepsakes. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 41.25” high, 41.5” wide, 18” deep.

Japanese Isho Dansu, Clothing Tansu - TCXJN255

Jtansu Price: $1,895.00

Bold Japanese two-section clothing chest tansu, early 20th century. Dramatic chest fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and richly grained cedar woods. Striking traditional metalwork features eye-catching, circular lockplates, graceful bracketing and heavyweight handles. Deep drawers offer generous storage space and a smaller pair below offers additional options. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 44.5” high, 34.5” wide, 16.5” deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Clothing Storage Chest - TCXJN256

Jtansu Price: $1,895.00

Lovely, three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, early 20th century. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and fragrant cedar woods. Simple, beautiful double doors at center swing open to reveal a roomy cabinet within, housing sturdy pull-out drawers for storing folded kimono or clothing. Drawers below and above, and a paneled cabinet at top offer additional storage options. A charming piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 60.75” high, 36” wide, 17” deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Bo Dansu - TCXJN259

Jtansu Price: $2,795.00

Extraordinary Japanese clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Charming chest fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and richly grained cedar woods. Striking traditional metalwork features lockplates in the form of Daikoku’s treasure bag, graceful bracketing, rare crossbar and heavyweight handles. Deep and varied drawers provide generous storage space and a cabinet below offers additional options. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 39” high, 34.5” wide, 17” deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Dansu - TJXJN21

Jtansu Price: $1,395.00

Handsome three-piece Japanese clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Paneled cabinet and various drawers offer substantial storage. Delicate metalwork throughout. A delightful piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 62” high, 37” wide, 16.5” deep.

Japanese Kannon Clothing Tansu, Ryobiraki-Isho

Japanese Kannon Clothing Tansu, Ryobiraki-Isho - TJXJN24

Jtansu Price: $2,995.00
Sale Price: $2,795.00

Dramatic Japanese two-piece kannon-dansu, ryobiraki-isho or double-door clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood and remarkable for its lavishly decorated swing-out doors, which house deep, roomy drawers offering generous storage options. Additional drawers below offering great storage space within. Traditionally used both for clothing and as a symbol of affluence due to it highly decorative, abundant and valuable metalwork. Working key included. Difficult-to-find, this style of tansu is always in great demand! Very good condition. Dimensions: 42” high, 36” wide, 16.5” deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Edo-Period Isho Dansu - TJXJN25

Jtansu Price: $1,695.00
Sale Price: $1,595.00

Superb Japanese two-section clothing chest tansu, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Substantial chest fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Striking traditional metalwork features bold, circular lockplates, graceful bracketing and heavyweight handles. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space; a pair of smaller ones below offer additional options. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 40.5” high, 34.5” wide, 16” deep.

Japanese Merchant Tansu, Bo Dansu Bar Chest - TCXJN11

Jtansu Price: $3,995.00
Sale Price: $3,495.00

Magnificent one-section Japanese lacquer kiri wood merchant bar chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Highly dramatic and meticulously detailed metalwork throughout features cranes, minogame long-tailed turtle, pine, bamboo and plum blossoms. A gorgeous yet functional piece and a stunning addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions: 42” high, 35” wide, 17” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Merchant Tansu, Bo Dansu Bar Chest

Japanese Lacquer Merchant Tansu, Bo Dansu Bar Chest - TCXJN12

Jtansu Price: $3,995.00
Sale Price: $3,495.00

Exceptional one-section Japanese lacquer kiri wood merchant bar chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Highly dramatic and meticulously incised metalwork throughout. A gorgeous yet functional piece and a stunning addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions: 41.5” high, 34.5” wide, 17.25” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Clothing Chest, Isho Dansu

Japanese Lacquer Clothing Chest, Isho Dansu - TCXJN13

Jtansu Price: $3,795.00
Sale Price: $3,295.00

Remarkable Japanese lacquer clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dramatic, highly detailed and wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout, featuring cranes, pin and bamboo. Chest fashioned of richly grained keyaki (zelkova) and cedar woods. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage. A useful yet eye-catching piece and a stunning addition to any room. Dimensions: 38” high, 36.5” wide, 17” deep.

Japanese Merchant or Clothing Tansu, Petite Chest - TJXMY251

Jtansu Price: $995.00

Lovely Japanese merchant or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Golden cypress and rare, knotted cedar woods complemented by striking, heavyweight metalwork. Roomy cabinet with several drawers at base. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition. Dimensions: 26” high, 37" wide, 16.5" deep. Shown here with optional standard wooden stand, 6.5" high.

Japanese Merchant or Clothing Isho Tansu

Japanese Merchant or Clothing Isho Tansu - TJXMY252

Jtansu Price: $1,795.00
Sale Price: $1,495.00

Striking Japanese merchant or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Golden cypress and rare, knotted cedar woods complemented by striking, heavyweight metalwork. Roomy and varied drawers for storage. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition. Dimensions: 41.5” high, 37" wide, 16.5" deep.

Japanese Isho Clothing Tansu - TJXMY253

Jtansu Price: $1,295.00

Fine Japanese two-piece clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Multiple drawers offer substantial storage. Delicate metalwork throughout includes incised lockplates and gracefully formed hirute style handles. A delightful piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 43” high, 37” wide, 16.5”.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Storage Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Storage Chest - TJXMY254

Jtansu Price: $1,295.00

Charming two-piece Japanese clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Paneled cabinet and various drawers offer substantial storage. Delicate metalwork throughout includes incised lockplates and gracefully formed hirute style handles. A delightful piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 38” high, 37” wide, 16.5”.

Japanese Clothing Chest Tansu - TJXMY255

Jtansu Price: $1,295.00

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Extra-Wide Isho

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Extra-Wide Isho - TJXMY258

Jtansu Price: $995.00

Excellent extra-wide Japanese clothing chest tansu, early 20th century. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and fragrant cedar woods. Simple, sliding panels opens to reveal a roomy cabinet within. Drawers below offer additional storage options. A charming piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18” high, 47.5” wide, 16” deep. Shown here with optional wooden stand, 6.5" high.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Clothing Chest - TJXMY259

Jtansu Price: $1,495.00
Sale Price: $1,395.00

Wonderful, extra-wide, two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, early 20th century. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and fragrant cedar woods. Simple, beautiful double doors at top swing open to reveal a roomy cabinet within, housing sturdy pull-out drawers for storing folded kimono or clothing. Drawers below offer additional storage options. A charming piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 44.5” high, 47.5” wide, 16” deep.

Japanese Sendai Lacquer Clothing Tansu - TCXA283

Jtansu Price: $3,995.00

Dazzling one-piece Japanese red lacquer Sendai clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Substantial, dramatic, highly detailed and wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout. Chest fashioned of richly grained keyaki and cedar woods. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage and small cabinet below. A useful yet eye-catching piece and a remarkable addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions: 38.5” high, 47.25” wide, 17.75” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Merchant or Clothing Tansu

Japanese Lacquer Merchant or Clothing Tansu - TCXA284

Jtansu Price: $8,995.00

Magnificent two-piece Japanese lacquer merchant or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dramatic, finely crafted metalwork throughout with exceptionally detailed lockplates. Fashioned of richly grained keyaki and cedar woods. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage and a small cabinet at center offers additional options. A spectacular piece and remarkable addition to any room. Dimensions: 42” high, 42.5” wide, 18” deep.

Japanese Three-Piece Clothing Tansu, Isho Chest

Japanese Three-Piece Clothing Tansu, Isho Chest - TJXJ273

Jtansu Price: $1,495.00

Splendid three-piece Japanese clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Paneled cabinet and various drawers offer substantial storage. Delicate metalwork throughout includes incised lockplates and gracefully formed hirute style handles. A delightful piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 60.5" high, 36.75" wide, 16.5" deep.

Japanese Clothing Isho Tansu - TJXM252

Jtansu Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00

Appealing Japanese clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and fragrant cedar woods. Simple chest offers charm and storage with drawers and paneled cabinet. A sweet piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Optional customized black wood stand upon request. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5” high, 35” wide, 16.5” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Isho Dansu, Clothing Tansu

Japanese Lacquer Isho Dansu, Clothing Tansu - TCXM1011

Jtansu Price: $4,995.00
Sale Price: $4,495.00

Rare two-piece Japanese lacquer clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Customized stand allows for pieces to be displayed side-by-side at equal height. Dramatic, highly detailed and wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout. Chest fashioned of richly grained chestnut and kiri (paulownia) wood. Unique lacquer front with natural top and sides. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage. A practical yet eye-catching piece and a remarkable addition to any room. Dimensions: 50.5” high, 35.75” wide, 17” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Clothing Tansu, Two-Piece - TCXM103

Jtansu Price: $4,995.00
Sale Price: $4,495.00

Remarkable two-piece Japanese lacquer clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dramatic, detailed and finely crafted heavyweight metalwork throughout. Fashioned of richly grained tamo (ash) and lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage. Pieces are of equal height, an so can be displayed side by side as well as atop one another. A practical yet stunning piece and eye-catchine addition to any room. Dimensions: 50” high, 35.75” wide, 17.25” deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest with Stand - TJ9JU111

Jtansu Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $895.00

Sturdy Japanese clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Formidable chest fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and finely grained cedar woods. Handsome traditional metalwork features bold, circular lockplates and graceful bracketing, making this a fine example of tansu craftsmanship. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. Wooden stand adds height. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 26” high, 37” wide, 16” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Ko Dansu, Keyaki Clothing Tansu - TC9102010

Jtansu Price: $5,995.00
Sale Price: $5,395.50

Rare Japanese lacquer ko dansu, small clothing chest tansu with locking bar and keys, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Extraordinary, highly detailed and wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout. Chest fashioned of richly grained keyaki and cedar woods. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage and small cabinet below provides additional options. An exceptional, eye-catching piece and a remarkable addition to any room. Dimensions: 23.75” x 25.5” wide, 12.5” deep.