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Japanese Wheeled Tansu, Karuma Dansu - TCXJL146

Jtansu Price: $9,995.00

Rare Japanese karuma-dansu wheeled tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. An impressive, imposing piece of cypress and cedar woods and dramatic keyaki (zelkova) woods. This type of chest originated in the early 1700s, featuring wheels for utility. Used both in homes and shops, some, like this example, were simple but handsome, others were more ornate. Rich red lacquer finish, highly appealing slatted paneling. Bottom interior features drawers for great storage options. A fantastic, hard-to-find piece! Very good condition. Dimensions: 67” high, 68.5” wide, 27” deep.

Japanese Ranma, Carved Transom, Landscape

Japanese Ranma, Carved Transom, Landscape - TCXJL147

Jtansu Price: $995.00

Exceptional Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Scenic motif features delicately carved mountain and river landscape beneath full moon. Skillfully carved with great depth and detail. Sturdy, warmly colored and dramatically grained cedar wood. Ranma are traditionally used in a Japanese room between the sliding room divider and the ceiling. The open work ensures easy flow of air from room to room. Today, they serve as gorgeous decorative accents in any setting. Very good condition. Dimensions: 12" high, 62.5” wide.

Japanese Buddhist Altar Table, Gilt & Lacquer

Japanese Buddhist Altar Table, Gilt and Lacquer Butsugu - TPXJL144

Jtansu Price: $3,995.00

Dazzling Japanese wood, gilt and lacquer butsugu or Buddhist temple altar table, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Glossly black lacquer and abundant gilt finish covers highly detailed, lavishly carved ornamentation. Elegant curved feet and scroll edge top. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28” high, 56” wide, 17” deep.

Japanese Choba Merchant Tansu, Extra-Wide

Japanese Choba Merchant Tansu, Extra-Wide - TCXJL149

Jtansu Price: $5,995.00

Remarkable and substantial Japanese choba-dansu or merchant chest, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Gorgeous combination of lovely cedar and sturdy cypress with rich, dark finish. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers huge storage space in large cabinet with varied drawers for additional storage options. A rare and dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 55.5” high, 112” wide, 17.5” deep.

Japanese Book Tansu, Hon Dansu - TCXJL148

Jtansu Price: $595.00 SOLD

Charming Japanese hon-dansu book tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally designed to store books. Lovely, richly grained cedar and lightweight kiri woods with sliding panels and drawer at base. A fine cabinet with plenty of possibilities. Very good condition. Dimensions: 26.5” x 19.5” x 12”.

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.

Extra-wide Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu - TGXJL152

Jtansu Price: $6,995.00

Magnificent, extra-wide, contemporary Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Beautiful and sturdy reclaimed elm wood. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding paneled doors. Great for use as home entertainment center with room for tv, stereo, cds, dvds and more! Very good condition. Dimensions: 74” high, 94” wide, 20” deep.

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu - TGXJL153

Jtansu Price: $3,995.00

Gorgeous Japanese half-mizuya or kitchen chest tansu, contemporary. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Beautiful and sturdy reclaimed elm wood. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding paneled doors of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Very good condition. Dimensions: 37” high, 73” wide, 20” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Kyo Mizuya - TGXJL154

Jtansu Price: $8,995.00

Stunning, extra-wide Japanese two-section Kyo mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Breathtaking combination of lovely cedar, dramatically grained keyaki (zelkova) woods with rich, mahogany finish. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding paneled doors of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Fine hirute style drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 68.5” high, 83.5” wide, 20.5” deep.

Japanese Trunk, Lacquer Naga Mouchi - TGXJL156

Jtansu Price: $995.00

Fine Japanese Naga Mouchi lacquer kiri wood trunk, late Edo period, c. 1800-1860. Deep red lacquer finish. Old iron fittings at lid, sides and corners. Perfect at the foot of a bed, as a side table or eye-catching display piece. Re-papered interior. Very good condition with appealing age-old distress. Obviously a much loved and well utilized piece! Dimensions: 27” high, 29” wide, 22.5” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Trunk, Kiri Naga Mouchi

Japanese Lacquer Trunk, Kiri Naga Mouchi - TPXJL141

Jtansu Price: $1,695.00

Fantastic Japanese Naga Mouchi lacquer kiri wood trunk, late Edo period, c. 1800-1860. Deep red lacquer finish. Great lockplate with a pair of iron-fitted drawers at base. Perfect at the foot of a bed or as an eye-catching display piece. Very good condition with appealing age-old distress. Obviously a much loved and well utilized piece! Dimensions: 26” high, 34.5” wide, 16.5” deep.

Japanese Naga Mouchi Lacquer Trunk - TPXJL142

Jtansu Price: $3,295.00

Outstanding, large Japanese Naga Mouchi lacquer kiri wood trunk, late Edo period, c. 1800-1860. Deep red lacquer finish with black lacquer border. Dramatic lockplate with large iron handles on two sides. Perfect at the foot of a bed or as an eye-catching display piece. Very good condition with appealing age-old distress. Obviously a much loved and well utilized piece! Dimensions: 27” high, 52” wide, 25” deep.

Japanese Trunk, Lacquer Naga Mouchi - TPXJL143

Jtansu Price: $2,495.00

Wonderful Japanese Naga Mouchi lacquer kiri wood trunk, late Edo period, c. 1800-1860. Deep red lacquer finish with black lacquer border. Great lockplate in the shape of Daikoku’s treasure bag. Spacious storage area. Perfect at the foot of a bed or as an eye-catching display piece. Very good condition with appealing age-old distress. Obviously a much loved and well utilized piece! Dimensions: 23” high, 34” wide, 15” deep.

Japanese Lacquer Trunk, Naga Mouchi - TPXJL145

Jtansu Price: $3,595.00

Superb Japanese lacquer Naga Mouchi cedar wood trunk, late Edo period, c. 1800-1860. Deep red lacquer finish. Great lockplate with further iron fittings on drawer and base and along edges. Perfect at the foot of a bed or as an eye-catching display piece. Very good condition with appealing age-old distress. Obviously a much loved and well utilized piece! Dimensions: 19” high, 35” wide, 19.5” 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 Getabako Shoe Tansu - TCXJN2511

Jtansu Price: $1,295.00

Handsome Japanese getabako or shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. A vertical cabinet provides space for umbrellas and other tall items. Lovely decorative design throughout. Very good condition. Dimensions: 36” high, 31”, 13.25”.

Japanese Mizuya Tansu, Kitchen Storage Chest - TCXJN2512

Jtansu Price: $4,995.00 SOLD

Spectacular Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Breathtaking combination of lovely cedar, dramatically grained keyaki (zelkova) woods. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding paneled doors of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Fine ring-form drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 68.75” high, 70.5” wide, 19.5” deep.

Japanese Tea Tansu, Cha Dansu - TCXJN2513

Jtansu Price: $1,995.00

Lovely two-section Japanese cha-dansu or tea tansu, early 20th century. Dramatic cherry and kiri (paulownia) wood combination. Fabulous design accents with large central display area. Traditionally used to store/display items associated with the tea ceremony, this elegant chest features several sets of sliding panel doors as well as a variety of drawers as alternate options for enclosed storage. Light, graceful metalwork adds to the overall appeal of this refined piece. A truly beautiful example of traditional tea tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 59” high, 41.75” wide, 14” 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 Kitchen Tansu, Petite Mizuya w/ Keyaki - TCXJN2531

Jtansu Price: $1,495.00

Wonderful Japanese mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Subtle design features hinged cupboard with drawers below. Constructed of sturdy and beautiful keyaki (zelkova) and cedar woods. A lovely work of tansu craftsmanship and a fine example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 38.5” high, 25.5” wide, 16.25” deep.