Beautiful and dramatic Japanese antique isho tansu (clothing chest), from the Sendai area of Japan, made with kiri (paulownia) wood front and sugi wood frame, original deep red / orange translucent lacquer finish with wonderful patina especially around the hardware, front of frame is lacquered black, heavy iron hardware with chrysanthemum shaped lock plates with flurishes of leaves, moko shaped iron handles, Edo Period (early 19th century).
Size: 34 1/2" high x 46 3/4" wide x 17" deep.
Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest), made of kiri (paulownia) wood, iron hardware with large round shaped lock plates, sliders open to compartment with one shelf, safe box door opens to 2 small interior drawers, Meiji Period (19th century).
Size: 31" high x 30 3/4" wide x 15 1/2" deep.
Rare Japanese antique 2 section mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) from the Kansai area, front made all of keyaki (elm) wood with beautiful grain, lovely original finish in a medium / light golden brown translucent lacquer, iron hirute shaped handle hardware, sliders with vertical keyaki slats, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Size: 65 1/4" high x 67" wide x 20 1/2" deep.
Antique Japanese Futon Tansu Section with vertical slats on panel doors. Meiji Period, circa 1860s. Excellent condition. Size: 73" Long 31.5" Deep 39" High.
Japanese Antique Karuma Tansu with keyaki wood from the Edo Age, circa 1800s, Beautiful patina with heavy iron fixtures and wooden wheels. Excellent condition.
Size: 62.5" Long 24" Deep 40.75" High
Beautiful and rare Japanese antique choba tansu (merchant's chest), made all of heavy keyaki (elm) wood, keyaki wood bracing on sides and back, original deep reddish brown translucent lacquer finish with wonderful patina, heavy iron hardware, interior has 2 drawers, Edo Period c1800.
Size; 36 1/2" high x 40" wide x 23 1/4" deep.
Estimated from 19th to early 20th century, exquisite and impressive mother of pearl work, lacquered wooden stand. Overally good in condition with aged worn, some lossed to its lacquer and decoration, minor surface crack.
From late 19th to early 20th century, exquisite and impressive mother of peal work, lacquered wooden stand. Overally good in condition with aged worn, some losses to its lacquer and decoration as seen on the photo.
19th century Japanese single-section lacquered wood isho tansu (clothing chest) with black iron hardware and locks with floriate buttons, bronze hirute handles, and featuring fourteen drawers of assorted sizes. Each side has one iron side lift carrying handle. 30 3/4"H x 36"W x 16"D. Very good overall condition with the original lacquer finish and intact hardware. There is a separation in the wood along each side, the drawers do not close completely flush with the case, and there is a faint semi... Click for details
Antique Japanese two-section four drawer pawlonia (kiri) wood tansu with recessed side carrying handles and bronze hardware. 40 1/2"H x 36 3/4"W x 16 1/4"D. Taisho Period (circa 1920). Designed for the storage of clothing, this is a highly functional piece of solid wood furniture in very good overall condition and with a nice aged patina.
