All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1458521
Zentner Collection
$2,000.00
An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant small chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. 8 drawers of varying sizes used to store merchant wares for sale. Unusual wooden lip surrounding the top where seller showcased each item for sale to the buyer. Custom made tansu specific to the seller needs...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1458519
An antique Japanese Honbako (book storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hardware with bronze locks added at a later date for security of drawers. 2 hinged doors open with the left door secured by a clasp style lock situated at the center of the shelf. Constructed using hardened wood nails and Japanese joinery.

Age: Meiji/Taisho Era (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 26" Wide by 19 3/4" High by 12 3/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1458281
Zentner Collection
$1,550.00
An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the full moon lock plates and the Kakute style handles. The backplates of the handles feature the auspicious Sho Chiku Bai (Pine, Bamboo, Plum Blossom) motif. Side carrying handles to each section with rare connecting pins to secure both sections together. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1458268
Zentner Collection
$1,275.00
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles. Locking bar secures 3 drawers behind it and the center design is the family crest of the family who commissioned this chest to be made...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1458034
Zentner Collection
$3,400.00
An antique Japanese 2 section tall Gifu Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron and bronze hardware including the Hirute style handles. It features 2 pairs of large sliding doors and a lift-out door behind which were kept store records and books. 12 exterior drawers were used for storage and organizing. A small pair of sliding doors near the bottom hides two small drawers where valuables were kept...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1457935
Zentner Collection
$2,650.00
An antique Japanese single section Kimono Tansu (chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. Front corner reinforcements on all drawer fronts with two side handles on each side for carrying this tansu from room to room. Constructed using thick straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Early Meiji Era (1868-1880)

Dimensions: 36 1/2" Wide by 37 3/8" High by 17 3/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1457933
Zentner Collection
$2,275.00
An antique Japanese Gifu Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite stye handles. 5 exterior drawers for storage and organizing with 2 sliding doors behind which store records and books were kept. Hinged door secures 2 small drawers where valuables were hidden away. Horizontal side slats provide strength and a visual design element complimenting the sliding door slats...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1457576
An antique Japanese Kotansu chest for personal storage use made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia). All bronze hardware with 6 drawers and a pair of sliding doors hiding a storage area with a split level shelf. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery with hardened wooden nails. Perfect as a side chest or desktop organizer.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho Period (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 23 3/4" Wide by 19 3/8" High by 11 3/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1456328
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and wiped Urushi lacquer finish. A top full width drawer with two sets of sliding doors. The upper set has a spacious area where the merchant stored his business books and records. The lower set has two small drawers behind the doors and another area for more storage...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1456204
An antique Japanese small Choba Tansu chest made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original bronze hardware. Sliding doors where merchant stored business records and books 4 drawers below where valuables money and writing supplies were kept. Straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction. Merchant store name written at the base that ha worn over time.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 22 3/4" Wide by 22 1/2" High by 12" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1456203
Zentner Collection
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An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles and the decorative front drawer corners. Double side by side drawers above with sliding doors and three drawers below made this a functional chest for a merchant to store his business books and records as well as store valuables...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1455955
Zentner Collection
$1,650.00
An antique Japanese chest called Tohoku Kasane Tansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles. Good luck symbols on the handle backplates showing the Sho Chiku Bai motif (longevity, tenacity and beauty). Four large drawers for spacious kimono storage and a hinged door behind which are two small drawers where valuables were hidden away...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1455952
An antique Japanese display chest known as a Cha Tansu made entirely of Kirinoki. Used in Japan as an all purpose cabinet used to store tea serving accessories for guests as well as serving as a display chest where seasonal or special occasion accents can be shown for all to enjoy...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1455918
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00
An antique Japanese Sakata Kotansu (Japanese personal storage chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. 5 Drawers with 3 drawers secured by a locking bar. Hinged door behind which lie 3 small drawers where valuables were kept. Constructed using thick wood with straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails. A beautiful elegant chest that is perfect for a night stand or a side table. Comes with keys.

Age: Edo ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1455492
Zentner Collection
$1,400.00
An antique Japanese 3 section kimono chest called Isho Biraki Tansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulwonia) wood. All original hardware and natural patina finish. Top section has two sliding doors behind which lies three small drawers and a split level shelf. The drawers and shelf front have a Kuwanoki (Mulberry) wood trim. The center section features 2 large hinged doors which house 4 kimono trays with Kura on the center shelf. The bottom section has 3 large drawers for additional storage. Const...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1455251
Zentner Collection
$1,350.00
A Japanese furniture antique tansu chest in 3 sections made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hardware. Top section features 2 sliding doors behind which is a split level shelf and a small drawer in addition to curved top corners. The center and bottom sections each have 3 drawers for spacious storage. The backs of each section has a unique floating panel design to prevent the wood from splitting.

This chest would make a functional dresser for daily ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454872
An antique low single drawer storage Kotansu (personal chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original hand forged heavy gauge iron hardware. Constructed using thick wood, straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails. Originally used to store Kimono or personal effects, it would work well in a contemporary home as a base storage unit on a large table or credenza .

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 37 3/4" Wide by 10 3/8" High by 18 3/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454781
Zentner Collection
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A rare antique Sakata Hangai (captain's business transactions chest) made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. It feature a top drawer and a lift out front security door with lock and key. Behind the door are 5 drawers of varying sizes. In particular is the center bottom drawer that purposely exterior lacquered since it received the most use. This drawer has two covers and origin...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1454780
Zentner Collection
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An extremely rare Sado Island Funa Tansu made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova), old growth Keyaki, and old growth Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged handmade iron hardware including the Kakute style handles. The top drawer opens to a 4 compartment design with 2 covers. It was exterior lacquered for a smooth opening. The bottom right side hinged door opens to a small upper drawer and a bottom false drawer front that hides a wooden box for valuables. The lef...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1454777
Zentner Collection
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A rare antique Sado Island Funa Tansu (captain's chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original Urushi lacquer and hand forged hand made iron hardware including the Kakute style handles. Featuring various good luck motifs including the treasure bag, the radish, the pine tree, the bamboo, the plum blossom and the Chrysanthemum. The front has a top drawer, a hinged door and a secret sliding door. Behind the sliding door are two drawers, each with a secret box behi...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1454773
An antique Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware. Three drawers with a pair of hinged doors that open to a spacious interior with two side by side drawers. This area was used to store the merchant records and books while all the drawers were used to secure valuables and provide easy access to merchant tools and accessories.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 29 3/4" Wide by 29 3/4" High by 14 3/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454737
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00
An antique Chobako (merchant storage box) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Hinged door when opened reveals 6 drawers of varying sizes. In particular is one small drawer with ink stains that stored the inkstone. This chest was an essential merchant accessory used to keep in one place all of the tools and instruments needed to run a successful store.

Age: Edo Period (19th century)

Dimensions...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454707
Zentner Collection
$1,850.00
An antique Japanese Tohoku Kasane (chest on chest) Tansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and the nickel rim Butterfy motif lock plates. Four large drawers used for kimono storage and two small drawers used to store kimono fashion accessories. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 36" Wide by 40 5/8" High by 16 3/...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1454697
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00
A rare antique Ryobiraki Choba Tansu (merchant chest with hinged doors) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original thick gauged hand forged iron hardware. Shackle lock with working key secures the removable hinged doors that open to a pair of sliding doors and four drawers. A secret button unlatches the left hinged door to open. The spacious area behind the sliding doors was used to store merchant business records and books while the drawers were used to store money,...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454468
Zentner Collection
$1,800.00
An antique Japanese Gifu Choba Tansu made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Drawers of varying sizes or organizing and storage. Sliding doors hide a compartment where merchant books and records were stored. Constructed using through mortise and tenon joinery and hardened wood nails. Side horizontal ribs add strength, support and visual permanence to the chest.

Age: Meiji period: (1880-1890)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1454464
Zentner Collection
$3,700.00
A rare antique Japanese Sakata Hangai Tansu (captain's business transaction chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original translucent Urushi lacquer with hand forged iron hardware. Security door with a working top lock and key that hides 6 interior drawers of varying sizes. Constructed using traditional dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails.

Similar use to a merchant Choba Tansu except the Hangai Tansu was seaworthy for travel on the open seas.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1454387
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00
An antique Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles. Lock plates feature the original owner's family crest with fine stimple work decorating the design. Matching handle Atari (backstops) design to the lock plates. Leaf style corners on the drawers.

Two large drawers for spacious storage and sliding doors behind which the compartment where merchant books and records were kept. Hinge do...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454371
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00
A rare antique Japanese Hangai Tansu (captain's business transaction chest) made of Keyaki Tamamoku (Zelkova Burl) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original translucent Urushi lacquer with hand made bronze hardware. Security door with two side trick latches and a top lock and key that hides 6 interior drawers of varying sizes. The trick latches unlock by lifting the knob up and to the right for the left latch and up and to the left for the right latch. Unusual feature where the outer sides...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1454363
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00
A rare antique Japanese Sakata Funa Tansu (captain's chest originating from Sakata, Japan) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. The sides and top of the body used solid unspliced thick wood boards. All original Urushi lacquer finish and heavy gauge hand forged iron hardware. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails. Carrying handles to each side and 6 drawers of varying sizes.

The Funa Tansu was usually kept in the captain's quar...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1454183
Antique Japanese small ko tansu (personal chest) made of kiri (paulownia) wood. Thick kiri wood frames five drawers: three large drawers on the top and two smaller drawers side by side on the bottom. Hardware is made of bronze and includes simple warabite shaped drawer pulls and side handles.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 25 1/4" high x 23 3/4" wide x 13 3/4" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1454174
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00
Antique Japanese small ko tansu (personal chest) made of kiri (paulownia) wood. The top portion has a compartment opened by a pair of sliding doors. Below this is a series of drawers of various sizes: three small on the right and two medium sized drawers on the left. The very bottom of the chest has one full-width drawer. Hardware includes warabite shaped drawer pulls.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" high x 22 1/2" wide x 14 1/4" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454070
Zentner Collection
$1,850.00
Antique Japanese small ko tansu, personal chest. Made all of kiri (paulownia) wood with iron hardware. This chest has three large drawers and two small drawers on the bottom. Every drawer is outfitted with a round lock plate, warabite shaped drawer pulls and lovely fan-shaped corner brackets.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" high x 22 1/2" wide x 12" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1453530
Zentner Collection
$1,190.00
An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged hardware including the Warabite style handles. The security door hides 2 drawers where valuables were kept. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Meiji period: (1880-1890) Dimensions: 36 3/4" Wide by 39 3/4" High by 16 3/8" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1453529
Zentner Collection
$1,150.00
An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood with a front Kakinoki (Persimmon) trim. All original hand forged iron hardware including the full moon lock plates and the Warabite style handles. Natural wood aged patina. Security door hides 2 small drawers where valuables were kept. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Can be used and displayed stacked or side by side. Space permitting, these can also be used as bedside nightstand...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1453528
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00
An antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware. The locks feature the double Chrysanthemum knobs with the upper bronze plate featuring coins, a wisdom scroll, a treasure bag and 3 Hoju sacred jewels. A treasure mallet swivels to hide the key hole. The Warabite handles each have an upper pine tree and bottom plum blossom motif Atari stopper that protects the...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1453477
Zentner Collection
$2,250.00
An antique Japanese Ko Choba Tansu (small merchant chest) made of Sakuranoki (Cherry Wood) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria). All original Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. The front hinged door hides 7 drawers of varying sizes.

Originally used by a merchant to keep valuables and store records and documents. In a present day home, this chest would function well as a side table or an accent piece.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions:...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1453383
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
An antique Japanese Kaidan Tansu (stair chest) in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress), Aka Matsu (Red Pine) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Hirute handles. 7 steps with an added riser at the top. Each step is a short 5" long with a 10 1/4" riser and a left to right incline. 4 drawers with a hinged door for spacious storage.

It was used back in the day in a city situated 2 story home where space was limited and every inch of r...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1453060
Zentner Collection
$2,450.00
An antique Japanese Sakata Bo Tansu made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original natural Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware. Locking bar secures three Kimono drawers. The main lock features a stylized Chrysanthemum with leaves design. A hinged security door hides two small drawers where valuables were kept. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and wooden nails. Very thick wood case construction and thick iron fittings that is a testament to its Edo Per...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1452335
Zentner Collection
$1,400.00
An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant storage box) made of Kusunoki (Camphor) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute handles. Beautifully constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. The hinged front door opens to five interior doors where merchant papers, records and small valuables were kept.

Age: Late Edo Period (1800-1850)Dimensions: 13 1/2" Wide by 15" High by 19 3/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1452271
An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant storage box) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware. Eight drawers of varying sizes for the storage of paper, writing brushes, inkstone, money, receipts and other merchant paraphernalia. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. It features a secret hidden box where valuables were kept hidden away from thieves.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1880)
Dimensions: 9 1/2" Wide ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1452268
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Aka Matsu (Red Pine) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware. Unusual counter Ryo Biraki design with door hinges in the center of the piece opens to a configuration of drawers and open cavities where store records and books were held. It has a low profile that was custom designed for the merchant for his specific needs. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1452267
Zentner Collection
$1,500.00
An antique Japanese Funa Bako (ship safe box) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural Urushi lacquer finish. The safe door opens to 5 drawers where valuables were kept. The heavy weight of the case combined with a buoyant interior allowed the crew members to attach a rope to the handle and throw the safe overboard during a pirate attack. The chest would float beneath the surface of the water for retrieval after the attack was...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1451367
An antique Japanese mill wheel made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood on an iron base that was later added. Recent structural reinforcement with hardware for strength and durability. Currently designed for use as a coffee table or side table, it would add a Japanese folk art (Mingei) accent to any rustic decor.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800) kDimensions: 22 1/2" Diameter by 14 3/4" High
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1451366
An antique Japanese scholar's desk made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles. Full moon design to each leg. Constructed using through mortise and tenon Japanese joinery.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 31 1/2" Wide by 14 1/2" High by 14 1/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1451364
Zentner Collection
$7,500.00
A beautiful antique Japanese Sendai Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Mokko handles. The lock plates feature a center design of the original owner's family crest with scrolling Peony buds that represents wealth and prosperity. The security door hides three smaller drawers that was used to keep valuables and important documents. Beautiful natural wood grain throughout. Constructed using ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1451333
Zentner Collection
$4,500.00
A rare antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Kikute handles and Urushi lacquer finish). Unusual design with two small drawers secured by a locking security bar and two sets of doors with the upper set having a spacious storage area behind and the bottom set having storage to the left and three small drawers to the right. The main drawer has a lock plate with an incised Chrysanthem...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1451318
Zentner Collection
$3,250.00
An antique Japanese Two-Section Kaidan Tansu (stair chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles. Made in two sections allowing for easier placement through a door or entrance. Drawers of varying sizes for organizing with a large hinged door with spacious storage behind and a lift out door on the top step with two wooden hooks where security keys were kept. Wear to the edge of the steps is a testament to its ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1451315
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00
An antique Japanese Sendai Bo Tansu (locking bar chest from the Sendai region) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Kakute handles and Urushi lacquer finish. Safe door hides 3 small drawers where valuables were stored. The main lock plate features a key pattern with a flowing vine arabesque with the smaller plates decorated with Paulownia. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden n...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1451276
Zentner Collection
$3,750.00
An antique Japanese 2 section tall Kyoto Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made entirely of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with Warabite handles. Copper sliding door handles. Top section features two sliding doors behind which is a spacious storage area where store books and records were kept and below which are 5 drawers. Bottom section features 8 drawers of varying sizes with two sets of sliding doors and a hinged safe behind which are 2 small drawers where valuab...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1451050
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00
An antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu (wedding kimono chest) made of rare Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Kakute handles. Natural Urushi lacquer accentuates the beautiful wood grain. Stippling work to the round lock plates of the two hinged doors. Bottom hinged security door hides two small drawers with a secret box behind the bottom drawer.

The Kannon Biraki tansu was often presented as part of a woman's ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1450988
Zentner Collection
$1,600.00
An antique Japanese Kimono Tansu made fo Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Urushi lacquer accentuates the beautiful wood grain. Unusual rare deep design that was specially custom commissioned to be made by a tansu maker. Three large drawers with a security hinged door featuring a dragon motif that hides two small drawers for valuables as well as a secret hiding box. All original hand forged iron hardware with construction using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened woode...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1450866
Zentner Collection
$4,200.00
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with a Paulownia family crest front lock plate. Two hinged doors open to an array of 8 small drawers each used organize the previous owner's collection of smalls. The iron stand (a recent addition) was used to raise this chest off of the floor to make it into the perfect side table.

Age: Edo Era (circa 1750-1800)

Dimensions with stand: 25 1/2...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1450863
Zentner Collection
$1,650.00
An antique Japanese Isho (clothes) Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hike handles. The lock plates feature a Plum Blossom knob and a full moon back stop. Features 5 large drawers and a hinged door that hides 3 small drawers. Side swivel handles allows for a wood pole to pass through allowing two persons to carry the tansu from location to location. Two small carrying handles on each side allows for placement...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1910 item #1450703
Zentner Collection
$1,250.00
An antique Japanese merchant desk (Choba Tsukue) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress). Beautiful natural burl grain to the drawer fronts. Hand forged iron Hikute handles with 3 drawers to either side balanced by a center drawer.

Merchant desks were an invaluable piece of furniture for any Japanese store. The desk delineated the merchant from the customer allowing him to write business records and receipts.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 39" Wide by 1...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1450690
Zentner Collection
$7,500.00
An antique Japanese Tohoku Todana Mizuya Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original wiped Urushi lacquer finish. With two sets of vertical ribbed sliding doors, the upper section has triple level storage and the bottom section has a split level storage separated by shelves.

The Todana Mizuya was used in northern Japan as either a kitchen chest or a linen cabinet making it a versatile and functional cabinet for the Japanese home.

Age: Edo period (18...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1450688
Zentner Collection
$2,000.00
An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu that was made of Kurinoki (Chestnut) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The lock plates feature the family crest of a Chrysanthemum with the top plate designed with full bloom Mums on either side of the family crest. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and Urushi lacquer finish. The hinged door hides two small drawers where valuables were kept. Each side has a lift-up carrying handle through which a wood pole was inserted to transpo...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1450665
Zentner Collection
$3,000.00
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) entirely made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. In the Biraki style, it features two hinged doors that hide 12 drawers for the storage and organization of store records, papers and wares. Hand forged iron hardware and interior drawer pulls featuring escutcheons symbolizing Satsuma where this chest originated. Carrying handles on each side and all the drawers were lacquered front and back in Urushi.

Age: Early Meiji Era (1870-1880)

Dime...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1910 item #1450628
Zentner Collection
$2,250.00
An antique Japanese Kansai Mizuya Tansu in a narrow design made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Maru style handles. The back plates of the upper and lower sliding door handles feature incised flying cranes above the clouds. The glass doors above the mid drawers showcase a split level display area where seasonal and holiday decorations were displayed.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 35 3/4" Wide by 67 ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1449985
An antique Japanese merchant chest called Choba Tsukue made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Two drawers used for the storage of an inkstone and brushes as well as paper for writing transaction records and receipts. The drawer interiors have minor ink stains which is a testament to its usage and function.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 40" Wide by 13 1/4" High by 16 5/8" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1449984
Zentner Collection
$2,800.00
An antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware which includes the Warabite handles, the lock plates with auspicious symbols, and the pine and plum Atari handle back stops. The symbols on the locks feature the traveler's cape and hat, the lucky treasure bag and the lucky fortune mallet. The hinged security door hides two small drawers where valuables we...