Japanese furniture, chests and trunks - price guide and values

Japanese Stained Pine Tansu with Iron Fittings, Early 20th Century

A Japanese stained pine Tansu, early 20th century the storage chest with three graduated long drawers above an arrangement of six drawers, with iron fittings, swing handles and corner reinforcements. Height 71 cm, width 66 cm, depth 34 cm

Japanese Pine and Elm Tansu, Early 20th Century Clothing Chest

A Japanese stained pine and elm Tansu, early 20th century the clothing chest (sendai dansu) of typical square form, with a long drawer over two sliding doors and an arrangement of drawers below with a lockable compartment enclosing two extra drawers, with…

Japanese Stained Pine Tansu with Iron Fittings and Five Drawers

A small Japanese stained pine Tansu, first half 20th century the small storage chest in stained pine with iron fittings, with an arrangement of five drawers, with ironwork carrying handles. Height 22 cm, width 63 cm, depth 34.5 cm

Early 20th Century Japanese Stained Pine Tansu with Iron Fittings

A small Japanese stained pine Tansu, early 20th century the small storage chest in stained pine with iron fittings, with an arrangement of five drawers. Height 24 cm, width 22.5 cm, depth 38.5 cm

Japanese Stained Pine Tansu with Ironwork Handles, 20th Century

A small Japanese stained pine Tansu, first half, 20th century the rectangular specimen chest with an arrangement of 21 small drawers over 3 larger drawers, with ironwork carrying handles. Height 64 cm, width 46 cm, depth 31 cm

Japanese Stained Pine Tansu, Early 20th Century Storage Chest

A Japanese stained pine Tansu, early 20th century the square form storage chest with five long drawers in stained pine, with iron fittings, swing handles and corner reinforcements. Height 65 cm, width 62 cm, depth 34 cm

Late Meiji Period Japanese Mizuya-Dansu Kitchen Chest, Zelkova Panels

Japanese late Meiji period Mizuya-Dansu (kitchen chest). Upper section with Zelkova sliding panels and four small drawers. The lower section with Zelkova panels and six small drawers. 170 cm height x 110 cm width

Late Taisho Period Mizuya-Dansu Kitchen Chest with Glazed Panels

Japanese late Taisho period Mizuya-Dansu (kitchen chest). In two sections. The upper section with sliding glazed panels below sliding panel doors with recessed Zelkova panels. The lower section with sliding panels beside four drawers and two drawers to…

Late Meiji Period Paulownia Isho-Dansu Clothing Chest, 100 cm

Japanese late Meiji period Paulownia Isho-Dansu (clothing chest). With cast iron carry handles to the upper sides. Showing considerable wear. 100 cm height & 88 cm width

Antique Japanese Two-Section Chest: Meiji Period, Stained Pine & Iron

An antique Japanese two sectional chest of drawers, stained pine with iron fittings, Meiji period, 96 cm high, 90 cm wide, 39 cm deep

Japanese Lacquer Chest with Brass Hardware and Inlaid Borders

Japanese lacquer chest, with two short drawers above three long drawers, with brass hardware and inlaid borders, 91 cm x 85 cm x 33 cm

Japanese Bronze Koro of Fukurokuju on Stag, Meiji Period

A large Japanese bronze koro of Fukurokuju seated on a stag, Meiji period the finely cast and black-patinated bronze koro of the god of wisdom and longevity Fukurokuju seated on a black stag, with his long beard and bald elongated head, wearing long…

Edo Period Tansu Chest with Elaborate Steel Fittings

A Japanese late Edo period (1603 and 1867) characterful tansu chest, with a combination of seven drawers and pair of doors, with elaborate steel fittings including large lock plates to all and uncommon flared hinges. With key. 77.5 x 41 x 81 cm.

Meiji Period Japanese Step Chest

A Japanese Kaidan Dansu (step chest); Meiji period (1868-1912); with beautiful overall patina of aged Hinoki (cypress), a combination of six drawers and two hinged and sliding door cupboards with simple iron handles follow eight steps up to the apex. 197…

Meiji Era Japanese Two-Door Chest

A small Japanese two door chest; Meiji period (1868-1912); beautifully aged two drawer (lockable) and main sliding cupboard, in a combination of Keyaki and Hinoki wood. 89 cm high, 90.5 cm wide, 58.5 cm deep

Japanese Lacquered Jewellery Cabinet

A Japanese lacquered jewellery cabinet, mid 20th century comprising two small chests united by a wooden base and top, with four drawers to one side, the other with a small door which opens to reveal two deep drawers with a smaller one below, with inlaid…

Japanese Lacquered Jewellery Cabinet with Pagoda Top

A Japanese lacquered jewellery cabinet, 20th century, the small lacquered chest with a waisted pagoda top, painted and gilded with flora and birds, the double doors opening to a fitted interior with six small drawers, a larger drawer below and a shaped…

Japanese Exotic Wood Collector's Chest with Bronze Handles

A circa 1930 Japanese quality exotic woods collector's chest, the six-drawer combination including burl mulberry panels, bronze swing handles. With key. 45.5 x 28.5 x 33.5 cm.

Gilded Japanese Samurai Armour with Crested Helmet

An impressive 20th century Japanese samurai full suit of armour, with enamelled metal plates with gilded highlight, blue dominant rope cord lashings, includes crested helmet, mask plate, chest, arm, waist, leg and other coverings, on stand and with…

Japanese Coral Red Lacquer Nagamochi Trunk, Meiji Period

A fabulous Japanese coral red lacquer and gilt metal mounted nagamochi (trunk) Meiji period (1868-1912), 152 cm wide 78 cm high 65 cm deep

19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Locking Tansu Chest with Keys

A 19th century Japanese black lacquer locking small personal tansu chest the five various drawers secured by a locking bar, single door, with fancy iron lock and fittings. 51.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 53 cm. With keys

Japanese Tansu Chest with Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Japanese Tansu chest, decorated with geometric wood marquetry, opening top above pair of panelled mother-of-pearl inlaid doors enclosing a fitted interior, above a single long drawer (A/F), height 47 cm width 44 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of…

Antique Japanese Elm Staircase Chests (Mirror Pair)

Mirror pair of antique style Japanese elm staircase chests, height 89 cm, length 92 cm, depth 36

Japanese Edo Chest with 10 Drawers and Double Doors

Japanese mid Edo merchant chest paulownia wood C.1780. 10 drawers with double doors. 63 x 79 x 48 cm

Late 19th Century Sendai Kimono Chest with Symbols

An uncommon Japanese late 19th century Sendai region kimono chest, the five drawers with chestnut fronts, crane, tortoise and pine symbols decorate the lock plates, ebonised other metal fittings. Original condition. W/ key, width 106.2 cm. D.46.3 cm,…

Vintage Japanese Chest with Worn Finish

An early 20th century Japanese small chest, three full width drawers and four half width, the original finish showing characterful wear around the drop swing handles. 54 x 31 x 57 cm.

Japanese Ebony Kimono Chest with Gilded Panels and Drawers

An early 20th century Japanese Taisho period ebony fronted kimono chest, the three sections incorporating a pair of gilded panelled doors above eleven drawers, the upper three with 'harmonica' action, with key. 118.5 x 40.5 x 152 cm.

Red Lacquered Japanese Chest of Drawers

Pair of Japanese red lacquered chest of drawers some losses to finish, 26 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 99 cm high

Japanese Meiji Lacquered Miniature Chest (15.2 cm)

Minature chest Japanese Meiji period laquered miniature chest, height 15.2 cm

Japanese Limed Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

A c1920's Japanese small tansu chest, slightly limed grain effect, with a combination of two sliding doors and five drawers. Bronze swing handles and fittings. 58.5 x 28 x 47.5 cm.

Japanese Kodansu Bedside Chest with Five Drawers and Cupboard

A c1900 Japanese Kodansu bedside chest, with combination of five drawers and single cupboard enclosing three further drawers, decorative black metal fittings, complete with two keys. 60.5 x 30.5 x 60.5 cm.

Japanese Kodansu Chest with Decorative Fittings and Keys

A c1900 Japanese Kodansu collector's chest, with combination of three drawers and single cupboard door, enclosing two further drawers decorative black metal fittings, complete with keys. 45.5 x 30 x 49 cm.

Japanese Kodansu Bedside Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

A c1900 Japanese Kodansu bedside chest, with combination of a pair of sliding doors above five drawers and one cupboard door, bronze fittings, minor old damage. 65 x 36 x 76 cm.

Japanese Kodansu Collector's Chest with Swing Handles

A c1900 Japanese Kodansu collector's chest, with combination of four drawers, black metal fittings with swing handles to the front and top. 30 x 31 x 39 cm.

Japanese Kodansu Bedside Chest with Seven Drawers

A c1900 Japanese Kodansu bedside chest, with combination of seven drawers, metal fittings including swing handles to the front and sides. 61.5 x 33 x 75 cm.

Japanese Brass-Decorated Wood Chest

A small Japanese wood precious objects chest, lavishly decorated with engraved brass corner plates to all drawers and the top, strapping to the front and with additional brass detail, brass carrying handle to the top. 34.5 x 25 x 24.5 cm.

Bird and Floral Japanese Lacquer Trinket Chest

Japanese lacquer ware trinket chest with bird and floral decoration, width 24 x depth 12 x height 30.5 cm

Japanese Tansu Chest with Eight Drawers and Lockable Cupboard

A c.1900 Japanese small tansu chest, with a combination of eight drawers including three secured behind a lockable cupboard. With metal swing handles, lock plates and various fittings. With two keys. 57.5 x 34 x 58.5 cm.

Japanese Cedar Wedding Chest with Bronze Fittings

Japanese wedding chest, c1950s, three segment, Japanese cedar (Sugi) with hand beaten bronze fittings lockable compartments, height 166 cm, length 118 cm, depth 41 cm

Japanese Tansu Chests with Iron Mounts and Handles

Two Japanese Tansu chests, late 19th century/Early 20th century, one chest with one long drawer above a pair of sliding doors and eight graduated drawers, with iron mounts, the other tansu in two parts with iron handles to sides, having a pair of doors…

19th Century Japanese Kaidan Tansu Step Chest

A good original 19th century Japanese Kaidan Tansu step chest, Meiji period, of cypress and cedar construction with a combination of five doors and six drawers all in keyaki wood, the eight Japanese red pine steps displaying gold old wear. Provenance:…

Edo Period Locking Chest with Multiple Drawers and Keys

A good c1850 Japanese paulownia wood merchant's locking chest, 'Choba-Dansu', with pair of sliding doors above a combination of drawers, three secured by a locking bar, the single cupboard door enclosing three drawers, multiple locks and various metal…

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest with Six Drawers and Locks

A c.1900 Japanese small tansu chest, with a combination of six drawers, large circular lock plates, swing handles. 57 x 30 x 58 cm.

Taisho Era Oak and Cedar Clothing Chest with Drawers and Cupboards

A Taisho period oak and cedar three section Japanese clothing chest, 10 assorted sized drawers and three cupboards. 111 x 38 x 151 cm

Black Lacquered Japanese Clothing Chest with Gilt Handles

A c1900 Japanese issho-dansu clothing chest, black lacquered with gilt metal handles, large disc lock plates and fittings, a combination of seven drawers, with key. From the Gifu prefecture. 85 x 40 x 165 cm.

Japanese Inlaid Jewelry Chest with Mount Fuji Design

A Japanese inlaid jewellery chest with tambour doors revealing mount Fuji and three drawers below, height 23 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm

Pair of Japanese Miniature Decorated Wooden Chests

Two early Japanese miniature wooden chests each with three decorated drawers, height 8 cm, and 8.5 cm.

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Ten-Drawer Chest

Japanese Merchants chest of drawers, 19th century fitted with ten drawers and original metal hardware

Meiji Period Japanese Chest on Chest with Metal Fittings

An antique Japanese chest on chest, pine and cypress with metal bound fittings, Meiji period, 107 cm high, 91 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Japanese Elm Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers, early, 20th century, Japanese elm and camphorwood five drawer with burr elm ebonised handles and bronze escutcheons, height 89 cm, width 87 cm, depth 45 cm

19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest with Lock

A 19th century Japanese black lacquer locking tansu chest, the five various drawers secured by a locking bar, single door, with fancy iron lock and fittings. 51.5 x 30.5 x 53 cm. With keys

Japanese Tansu Chest: 99x43x99.5 cm

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers 99 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 99.5 cm high

Japanese Lacquer Miniature Chests with Bird and Floral Decoration

Two Japanese lacquer ware miniature chests with bird and floral decoration, height 10.5 cm

Japanese Bronze Elephants with Bone Tusks, Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese bronze elephants Meiji period, 19th century one with rearing trunk, both with bone tusks impressed seal marks 20 cm long

Japanese Tanzu Chest: Vertical or Horizontal Assembly

Japanese 2 part Tanzu chest of drawers can be assembled in a vertical or horizontal manner, part 1: 155 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 90 cm high and part 2: 67 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 62.5 cm high

Japanese Tansu Chest with Cast Iron Handles

A Japanese tansu chest, four drawers with two small drawers in a lockable cupboard at the base, substantial cast iron handles. 90 x 43 x 106 cm.

Japanese Double Sided Step Chest with 11 Drawers

A good size double sided Japanese step chest, seven steps comprising a combination of eleven drawers and two sliding door compartments, brass handles, on plinth base. 167 x 44 x 160 cm.

Japanese 7-Step Chest with Drawers and Doors

A late 19th century Japanese step chest (kaidan-dansu), of seven steps enclosing a combination of 13 drawers and three slatted doors, original blackened iron swing handles, lock and hinged fittings, of two sections with panelled tall end and back. 166 cm…

Japanese Paulownia Tansu Chest, 1930s

A Japanese paulownia tansu chest, circa 1930's of typical form, in two sections with five long drawers and iron fittings 120 cm high, 88 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Japanese Meiji Period Miniature Traveling Chest with Cabinet Doors

A Japanese miniature travelling chest of drawers with cabinet doors, Meiji period, 19th century, 46 cm high, 39 cm wide, 21 cm deep

Distressed Japanese Three Drawer Chest with Metal Corners

A vintage Japanese three drawer chest, 20th century, the exterior having a distressed painted finish overall and applied with metal work corners, 64 cm high, 58 cm wide, 34.5 cm deep

Japanese Tanzu Chest with 6 Graduated Drawers and Cabinet

Japanese Tanzu chest of drawers with 6 graduated drawers and a small single door cabinet locked, fitted with metal hardware and corner strapping, 116 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 102 cm high

Japanese Eight-Drawer Chest

A Japanese chest of eight drawers, height 33 cm, width 36 cm, depth 21 cm

Japanese Chests: Compact and Elegant Storage Solutions

Two Japanese chests of drawers, height 48 cm, width 48 cm, depth 33 cm

Japanese Chest with 6 Drawers & Sliding Doors

A Japanese chest of six drawers & sliding doors, height 52 cm, width 53 cm, depth 29 cm

Japanese Five-Drawer Chest with Doors

A Japanese chest of five drawers with doors, height 28 cm, width 60 cm, depth 30 cm

Japanese Tansu Chest with Two Drawers

A Japanese two drawer chest of drawers. Provenance: Tansu Ya, Queen Street Woollahra, W 49 & 25 cm, depth 37 cm

Japanese Cedarwood Kimono Chest with Metal Fittings

Late 19th century Japanese Cedarwood kimono chest with metal fittings, handles and lock plates

Japanese Two-Stage Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

Japanese two stage Tansu chest with four drawers and small cupboard, all with iron handles and fittings

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Imperial Connections

Impressive vintage Japanese tansu chest, Table top wooden chest decorated with inlay and marquetry, with fittings, strap hinges and corner supports. Two doors open to six fitted draers, and one drawer below. Associated documentation includes supporting…

Meiji Period Japanese Cypress Cabinet with Metal Fittings

A Japanese cypress cabinet, mizuya dansu, persimmon wood panelling, Meiji period 1878-1912, chest on chest with iron metal fittings, the upper section with several sections, the lower part with double sliding doors and three drawers. Provenance: Original…

Elaborate Japanned Kimono Chest with Metal Fittings

Late 19th century Japanese Kimono chest with elaborate japanned metal handles and fittings

Antique Japanese Miniature Lacquer Ware Chest

Antique Japanese miniature lacquer ware chest, approx 8 cm high, 8 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep

1930 Japanese Double Kimono Chest with Gold Leaf Panels

An exceptional c.1930 Japanese double kimono chest, the twin chests side-by-side on common stand, both with a pair of sliding gold leaf on silk panelled doors above a combination of five short drawers above four full width drawers, all with burr mulberry…

Japanese Lacquer Clothing Chest Tansu, Meiji Period

A Japanese Yonezawa style lacquer Clothing chest Tansu, Meiji period, circa 1868-1912, of zelkova and cryptomeria wood construction, deep lacquered finish with round iron lock plates engraved in a butterfly motif. Forged 'Mokko' (melon style) drawer pulls…

Japanese Ironwork Timber Chest, 19th Century

A two-part timber chest with decorative dark ironwork, Japanese, 19th century, 112 cm high

Japanese lacquered table chest with porcelain top

A Japanese lacquered table chest with blue and white porcelain top, 23 cm high, 31 cm wide, 24.5 cm deep

Japanese Peddlar's Chests with Secret Latches

An exceptional pair of Japanese peddlar's chests, Gyosho Bako, Edo period, mid 19th century, each with eleven shallow sample drawers, and secret locking button latches, made from paulownia wood and iron bound, with copper drawer pulls. Provenance: A…

Metal Bound Japanese Chest with Five Drawers (1860)

Antique Japanese metal bound two door chest concealing five full width internal drawers c.1860

Japanese metal bound chest with multiple drawers

Antique Japanese metal bound chest with multiple drawers c.1860

Metal Bound Japanese Chest with Drawers, c.1860

Antique Japanese metal bound chest on chest, the top section with two doors concealing two full width drawers c.1860

Ornate Japanese Kimono Chest with Six Drawers

19th century Japanese Kimono chest from the Nihonmatsu village combination of six drawers each centred by ornate roundel, steel handles and fittings in two parts

Vintage Japanese Domed Trunk with Iron Strapping

A large vintage Japanese trunk, Taisho period, early 20th century, the domed trunk of generous proportions, fabricated from lightweight timbers, of unadorned form, with iron strapping and a trio of simple pin form hinges, a 'C' form handle and shaped…

Japanese Elm and Pine Sectional Chest with Drawers

A Japanese elm and pine sectional chest with five drawers. Height 100 cm, width 87 cm, depth 40 cm

Red Lacquered Japanese Chest with Metal Hardware

Japanese red lacquered chest with decorative metal hardware

Antique Japanese Traveling Chest with Iron Strapping

An antique Japanese timber and iron chest, Meiji period, late 19th century, of travelling chest form with carry handles, having two shallow drawers, with a deeper drawer below flanked by a small drawer with a secret compartment to the rear, with iron work…