An antique Japanese Isho Tansu in 3 sections made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware and hardened wood nail construction. Upper section features 2 sliding doors behind which a split level shelf and small drawer resides. The center section features hinged doors that hides 4 Kimono trays...

Japanese antique gyosho bako (peddler's box) decorated with a large mon (family crest) in red lacquer on a black urushi lacquer ground. The front of the box has a door that opens to reveal three small drawers. Extensive bronze hardware includes corner bracing along all edges and carrying handles.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 12" high x 11 1/2" deep x 6 1/8" wide

An antique Ko Tansu (small chest), traditionally used personal secures storage. Made from Kiri (paulownia) wood and is reinforced with hand-forged iron hardware, including elaborate corner bracing, stylized lock plates, and classic warabite-style drawer pulls.
Front of the chest features a pair of hinged doors with diamond-form lock hardware that opens to reveal an interior with four smaller drawers, ideal for storing documents or valuables...

Original Japanese choba tansu (merchant’s chest) crafted from sugi wood (Japanese ceder) with hand-forged iron hardware...

Original antique Japanese ko-tansu (small chest) featuring a beautifully grained burl keyaki (zelkova) wood front with a warm, rich patina. This Sendai-style tansu is fitted with its original forged iron hardware, including butterfly-style hinges on hinged safe compartment. The arrangement of drawers and a locking compartment reflects its practical function, originally used to store valuables and personal items...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kotansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware and constructed using Japanese joinery techniques and hardened wood nails. 6 drawer configuration. Perfect companion for any desktop in need of organized storage.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1890-1910)

Dimensions: 19 1/2" Wide by 14 1/4" High by 10 1/4" Deep

A compact black lacquer Japanese tansu, Meiji Lacquered ugi (cedar), and kuro-me (lacquered) woods. This small-format chest features an sliding panels, sets of drawers and locking hinged compartments, all framed with hand-forged hardware in floral and geometric motifs...

Japanese single section tansu chest, crafted in the Meiji period and designed for samurai-class use. Constructed using Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods with rich, warm tones and a clear grain pattern, this chest features distinctive iron hardware including elaborate lock plates, corner brackets, and drawer pulls...

Japanese antique single section kannon biraki choba tansu (merchant's chest with opening doors). Made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. The doors open to 5 drawers and a compartment with sliding panels. The iron hardware has a deep reddish brown lacquer finish and includes a large round lock and cross bracing on the front, round locks and hirute shaped handles on the drawers, and side handles for carrying...

Japanese single-section Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) showcases a refined balance of function and traditional design. Crafted during the late Edo to Meiji period, the piece features a beautiful contrast of light hinoki (cypress) frame and darker hardwood drawer faces...

An original Japanese double hinged quartered sawn keyaki hardwood tansu chest. The front lock does work (with key) to open and reveal a set of storage drawers made from kiri soft wood. Frame is lacquered with deep warm tones. Hand forged iron, all original condition.
The front is adorned with an impressive circular kanagu (ironwork) medallion, showcasing a family crest (mon) motif in high relief, surrounded by elegant forged iron strap hinges and corner fittings...

Japanese single section choba tansu, a merchant’s chest traditionally used for storing business records and valuables. This tansu features a bold red lacquer finish with original hand-forged iron hardware, including corner reinforcements, handles, and locks. The multiple drawers and sliding-door compartments provide organized storage, while the lower compartment offers a pair of sliding panels to reveal set of three drawer, a hidden drawer and open storage area...

A striking Japanese Kyushu tansu, crafted during the Meiji period, featuring a traditional two-section design for ease of transport and versatility...

This Meiji-period Japanese tansu is a two-section storage chest constructed from solid kiri wood (paulownia), known for its lightweight yet durable properties. The chest features a natural wood grain finish, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of traditional Japanese cabinetry.
Top section locks into place with iron handles and pin. Great chest ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Meiji period 1868 - 1912

Dimensions: 38 1/2" wide x 42" wide x 18 1/2" deep

Antique two section Japanese Sendai isho tansu (clothing chest). Designed for storing garments and valuables. The chest is crafted from burl keyaki (zelkova) hardwood, known for its distinctive grain patterns, kiri wood, excellent quality softwood. Beautifully poised Shishi or Botan (Peony) motif on all of the lock plates with unusual scalloped cast framing surrounding each image. Warabite handles with incised Chrysanthemums along the bottoms of each...

Antique edo-period Japanese funa tansu (captioan sea chest) was used on merchant vessels to store valuables and documents securely...

Antique Japanese dowry tansu (婚礼箪笥 - konrei tansu chest). Adorned with gold a set of fouor striking Kuginuki Mon (釘抜紋), also known as the Nail-Puller Crest, a symbol of strength, resilience, and unity. The mon features a square within a circle, repeated in four places on the front, traditionally representing a noble or samurai family. Constructed from kiri (paulownia) wood, the tansu is lacquered in a deep black hue, accentuated by elaborate hand-hammered copper fittings al...

Antique Japanese sugi zenibacko (coin storage chest). Removable wood shoot and hinged top top open up the chest. Original finish, with iron mounts all throughout. Made of 100% sugi (ceder) wood. A traditional Japanese strongbox used for storing and transporting money, particularly during the Edo and Meiji periods. Crafted from sturdy sugi (cedar) or kiri (paulownia) wood, it features hand-forged iron reinforcements on all corners and edges, ensuring durability and security.

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