An original pair of Japanese Nihon Matsu style isho tansu chests, crafted in two sections and displayed side by side on a custom black iron base. Constructed from solid quarter sawn keyaki hardwood and sugi (ceder) using traditional joinery techniques, these chests retain their warm natural patina, highlighting the rich grain and depth of the timber.
The original iron hardware is particularly noteworthy, featuring finely worked motifs of Mount Fuji and the hawk (taka)...

An antique Japanese Tansu Chest used for kimono storage and made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware. With Hikutei style handles, the lock plates features bamboo leaves (signifying strength and resilience) and crossed mountain ferns.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1880-1890)

Dimensions: 44 1/4" Wide by 17 1/4" Deep by 19 1/8" High

An antique Japanese Tansu chest known as a Kotansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Originally used for personal storage, it would make a great accompaniment to a present day desk where drawer storage is needed. All original hand forged iron hardware. Unique Kanji identifying marks on the top add character and charm to the piece.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1890-1910)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide by 11" Deep by 15 3/4" High

An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu kimono chest made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware. Side by side top drawers denotes the matriarch design. Three large drawers, two smaller drawers and a hinged security door that hides two drawers for valuables completes the storage.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1880-1890)

Dimensions: 46 3/4" Wide by 16 3/4" Deep by 35" High

Japanese antique two section kasane isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing) from Yamagata Prefecture. Made of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with original lacquer finish. The top section has two large drawers and one small exterior drawer above a safe box that opens to two small interior drawers. The bottom section has two large drawers. Iron hardware includes large, round lock plates decorated with crane and turtle designs...

Japanese antique two section kasane isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing) made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. The top section has three large drawers and the bottom section has two drawers. Iron hardware includes round lock plates, warabite shaped drawer pulls, corner and edge brackets, and nice handles on the sides.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 42" high x 37 1/4" wide x 16 1/2" deep (Top section: 24 3/4" high. Bottom section: 17 1/4" high)

Japanese antique two section kasane isho tansu (stacking clothing chest). Made with all kiri (paulownia) wood on the front. The sides, top and drawer interiors are sugi (cryptomeria) wood. Iron hardware includes round lock plates and warabite shaped drawer pulls. Each section is an equal height of 18 3/4" so they could be used side by side.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 37 1/2" high x 34" wide x 15 1/2" deep.

Japanese antique 2 section kasane (stacking) isho tansu (clothing chest) made entirely of kiri wood.The top section has 2 large drawers and the bottom section has 1 large drawer, 1 medium drawer, and a safe box. The safe box has a hinge door that opens to reveal 2 small interior drawers. Iron hardware and includes large warabite shaped drawer pulls.

Age: Meigi period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: height 40 1/2 x width 37 1/4" x depth 16 1/2"

Japanese antique cha tansu (tea chest) made out of kuri or chestnut wood on the front and sides made out of sugi (Japanese cedar). The sliding panels are framed with Kuri wood and inset with Keyaki (elm wood). 2 compartments with sliding panals, 1 compartment with drop-in panel and 3 drawers. Beautiful joinery with all kiri interior.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: height 29 1/2" x width 25 1/2" x depth 13 3/4 "

Japanese antique small ko tansu, personal chest. This table top box was built with two drawers for convenient storage of small items. Made of sugi (Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria) wood with a light, natural finish. Each of the two drawers is fitted with hand-foraged iron warabite-shaped drawer pulls.

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Dimensions: 8" high x 11" wide x 18" deep

An antique Japanese 3 section Kimono storage Isho Tansu made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. The upper section has 4 sliding doors behind which a split level shelf and small drawer resides. Below the doors are 3 side by side drawers. The center section has 3 full width drawers and the bottom section has 2 partial width drawers and 3 small drawers...

Antique Japanese two-section stacking choba tansu (merchant’s chest) from the late Edo period. Originally made for shopkeepers and traders. These chests served both practical and representational roles—used to store documents, currency, ledgers, and shop goods.
Constructed of solid hardwood hinoki wood (cypress), this chest features multiple graduated drawers, sliding panel compartments, and original ironwork hardware. The sliding doors reveal additional internal storage and shelves...

Mid century Japanese cha tansu (tea cabinet) made from striking persimmon wood, admired for its dramatic grain and warm amber tones. This single-section storage piece dates to the mid-20th century (Showa period) and reflects the refined functional aesthetic of Japanese cabinetry.
The upper portion features a glass-fronted display compartment with sliding doors, designed to showcase tea wares, lacquer pieces, or decorative ceramics...

A beautifully crafted two-section Japanese cha tansu (tea chest. Featuring striking quarter sawn persimmon wood with bold natural grain patterns. Designed for tea service and everyday use, the upper section includes a variety of sliding doors—glass, wood, and shoji-style panels—as well as open shelving and display areas...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Honbako or book chest used to store books and manuscripts. Made of Keyaki (Zekokova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Bronze drawer pulls and iron sliding door handles. Upper section was a built-in shelf for storing in a standing position. The design evokes the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1920's.

Age: Taisho Era (circa 1910-1920)

Dimensions: 22 1/4" Wide by 25 1/4" High by 11 1/2" Deep

Antique Japanese keyaki wood cha tansu (tea chest). Consisting of multiple compartments and shelves. Main glass sliders are original and reveal shelves for each side as well as a small interior sliding compartment. Nice original finish, with stunning quarter sawn keyaki wood grain.

Age: Early Taisho period 20th century

Dimensions: 35" high x 27 1/2" wide x 11" deep

An antique Japanese Kuruma Tansu (wheeled chest) made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Horizontal slats adorn all four sides of the Tansu. All original hand forged iron hardware including the 4 corner rings used to attach ropes to move this chest from place to place. Interior has a center shelf and two small drawers for added storage.

Age: Early Meiji Era (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 40 1/2" Wide by 40 1/2" High by 21" Deep

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and constructed using hardened wood nails. Upper section features 2 sliding doors behind which the merchants business records were stored. The bottom section has 2 sliding doors where additional merchant books were kept...