Japanese Clothing Tansu

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 Clothing Tansu, Isho of Kiri Wood

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho of Kiri Wood - TJ13L14P

Our Price: $1,395.00

Lovely 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. �Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space and a small cabinet at base provices further options. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 39.5� high, 36.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Storage Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Storage Chest - TJ14L5P

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Our Price: $1,495.00

Sublime 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. �Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A subtle functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 41� high, 40� wide, 17.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Chest Tansu, Metalwork

Japanese Clothing Chest Tansu, Handforged Metalwork - TJ14L9P

Our Price: $1,595.00

Beautiful 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. �Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space and a hinged cabinet at base offers additional options. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 42� high, 36� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Three-Piece Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Three-Piece Chest - TJ15A7

Our Price: $1,295.00

Effortless three-piece Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1910-1920. Golden, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood complemented by subtle finely detailed metalwork. Roomy cabinet at top behind paneled doors; numerous drawers in a combination of sizes offer great storage options below. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition. Dimensions: 63.25� high, 36� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Bold Metalwork - TJ15L11P

Our Price: $1,595.00

Stunning two-section Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Bold chest features rich, dark finish on lightweight kiri wood. Handsome metalwork features gracefully formed warabite handles which echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. Deep, long drawers offer generous storage space and a hinged cabinet at base offers additional options. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 40� high, 38� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Fine Grain, Black Finish - TJ15L9P

Our Price: $1,595.00

Dramatic two-section Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking chest features rich, dark finish on lightweight kiri wood. Impressive metalwork features gracefully formed warabite handles which echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. Deep, long drawers offer generous storage space and a hinged cabinet at base offers additional options. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 40� high, 38� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Pull-Out Drawers - TJ14A10

Our Price: $1,295.00

Handxome three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and 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 above and below and a paneled and hinged cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 62.25� high, 36.25� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Kiri Wood Clothing Chest

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Kiri Wood Clothing Chest - TJ14A14

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Our Price: $1,295.00

Beautiful two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Simple, beautiful double doors 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. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Lovely warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 61� high, 37� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Two-Piece Clothing Chest - TJ14A7

Our Price: $1,395.00

Attractive two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Simple, beautiful double doors 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. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Lovely warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 62.5� high, 37� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Clothing or Merchant Tansu, Fine Metalwork

Japanese Clothing or Merchant Tansu, Fine Metalwork - TJ14A8

Our Price: $1,995.00

Dramatic Japanese clothing or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood with dramatic, richly grained keyaki wood accents. Paneled cabinet above, drawers of varied sizes and hinged cabinet below offer abundant storage options. Attractive, heavy metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed mokko drawer pulls. A fantastic piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 62.5� high, 35.25� wide, 15.5� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Clothing Chest - TJ13A5

Our Price: $1,395.00

Sublime three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. 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 above and below and a paneled cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 62.5� high, 36.75� wide, 17� deep

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Kiri Clothing Chest

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Kiri Clothing Chest - TJ14A11

Our Price: $1,395.00

Fine three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and 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 above and below and a paneled cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 61� high, 35.75� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kiri Wood Kimono Tansu Clothing Chest

Japanese Kiri Wood Kimono Tansu Clothing Chest - TJ14A12

Our Price: $1,395.00

Beautiful three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and 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 above and below and a paneled cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 64� high, 36� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Two-Piece Kiri Chest

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Two-Piece Kiri Chest - TJ14A13

Our Price: $1,495.00

Graceful two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Simple, beautiful double doors 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. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Lovely warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 68� high, 37.5� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Clothing Storage Chest - TJ14B4

Our Price: $995.00

Sweet two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Simple, beautiful double doors 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. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 41.5� high, 33.5� wide, 18.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Incised Metalwork Kiri Chest - TJ8MY301

Our Price: $1,895.00

Impressive Japanese two-section clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Substantial chest fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and finely grained cedar wood. Simple but abundant traditional metalwork features bold, circular lockplates with incised decor. Graceful bracketing accents the entire piece, making it a rare example of tansu craftsmanship. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. Both pieces are of equal height and each has a stand, allowing display of them side-by-side if desired. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition with some loss to the metalwork design and minor repairs. Dimensions:

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Two-Piece Kiri Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Two-Piece Kiri Chest - TJ8MY302

Our Price: $1,395.00

Handsome 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. �Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions:

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood Isho - TJ8M0901-B

Our Price: $795.00

Striking Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Bold, traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand. Very good condition. Dimensions: 24� high, 35� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood with Metalwork

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood with Metalwork - TJ8M0902-B

Our Price: $795.00

Subtle Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri and cedar woods. Bold, traditional metalwork features rectangular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. Comes with customized wood stand. Very good condition. Dimensions: 25� high (w/stand), 37.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Three-Piece Stacked Chest - TJ8M0906

Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00

Elegant three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and 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 above and below and a paneled cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 63� high, 37� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu with Wood Stand - TJ8J2603

Our Price: $795.00

Splendid Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of cypress and richly grained cedar wood. Unusually heavy traditional metalwork features warabite-style drawer pulls and round lockplates. A functional, lovely piece exhibiting self-assured Japanese style and composition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 23� high w/stand, 35.5� wide, 15.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Subtle Inset Ironwork

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Subtle Inset Ironwork - TJ110

Our Price: $1,295.00

Elegant 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. Simple but striking inset metalwork features circular lockplates rectangular frames for drawer pulls. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space and a cabinet below for smaller keepsakes. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 46� high, 36� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kimono Chest Tansu - TJ10B23

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Our Price: $1,295.00

Subtle two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Simple, beautiful double doors 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. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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, 37� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Three-Piece Kiri Wood Clothing Tansu

Japanese Three-Piece Kiri Wood Clothing Tansu - TJ10A15

Our Price: $1,295.00

Lovely three-piece Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1910-1920. Golden, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood complemented by subtle finely detailed metalwork. Roomy cabinet at top behind paneled doors; numerous drawers in a combination of sizes offer great storage options below. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition. Dimensions: 60.5� high, 35.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Kiri and Cedar Clothing Chest - TJ10A5

Our Price: $1,395.00
Sale Price: $1,195.00

Charming two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Simple, beautiful double doors 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. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 63.5� high, 37� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kannon Chest - TJ9B17

Our Price: $2,495.00

Superb Japanese kannon-dansu, ryobiraki-isho or double-door clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm,lightweight kiri and cedar woods and remarkable for its lavishly decorated swing-out doors, which house deep, roomy drawers offering generous storage options. Traditionally used both for clothing and as a symbol of affluence due to it highly decorative, abundant and valuable metalwork. Difficult-to-find, this style of tansu is always in great demand. Very good condition with appealing distress. Dimensions: 40.75� high, 37.75� wide, 16.75� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Lacquer Isho-Dansu, Edo

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Lacquer Isho-Dansu, Edo - TC128

Our Price: $1,495.00

Bold two-section Japanese lacquer isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Beautiful chest features rich lacquer finish on lightweight kiri wood. Charming metalwork featuring kakute-style handles. Deep, long drawers offer generous storage space. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 42" high, 34.5" wide, 17" deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Clothing Chest - TJ102

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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00

Beautiful three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. 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 above and below and a paneled cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. 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: 65� x 37� x 16�.

Japanese Lacquer Clothing Tansu, Handforged Ironwork

Japanese Lacquer Clothing Tansu, Handforged Ironwork - TJ043

Our Price: $3,995.00

Handsome Japanese red lacquer clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Bold, wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout. Chest fashioned entirely of richly finished kiri and cedar woods. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage and small cabinet below. Charming highly detailed cabinet at base offers additional space for valued keepsakes. A functional and eye-catching piece and a stunning addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions: 45� high, 35.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood, Meiji

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood, Meiji - TJ048

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Our Price: $1,395.00
Sale Price: $1,116.00

Beautiful 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. Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 38.5� high, 36� wide, 16� deep.

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