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1920 Cedar Chest

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made in Japan around the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1920). It would
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese antique wooden wabisabi drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a medicine shop drawer built from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (around 1868 to 1920
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This item is a small medicine cabinet crafted from cedar wood during the Taisho era(1912-1926
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Rosewood

Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest
Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest
H 64.88 in W 69.5 in D 16.25 in
Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Seated figure with Thunderbird mask; carved yellow cedar, Thunderbird mask (eagle) depicted as head
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Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

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Cedar

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Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Rare Pierre Chapo 'Goya' Highboard in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Goya' wardrobe, model 'R26D', solid elm, mirrored glass, brass-plated steel, France, 1970s An exceptional armoire designed by Pierre Chapo known as model 'Goya'. The ...
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Vintage 1970s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Rare Pierre Chapo 'Goya' Highboard in Solid Elm
Rare Pierre Chapo 'Goya' Highboard in Solid Elm
H 71.07 in W 73.82 in D 22.25 in
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden drawer made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1920) in Japan. This was originally a drawer for storing Chinese medicine, etc., and was used in dr...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1920s/Drawer Storage Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese medicine chest. It is a furniture of Meiji era (1860s-1920s). The materials used are mainly chestnut and cedar wood. The grain of the wood is beautiful. It is mirac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A huge sliding door used in a very old warehouse made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). It is constructed mainly of cedar wood, with straw wrapped around a cedar...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Straw, Cedar

Special Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1900/wabisabi cafe table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an item from the Meiji era to the Taisho era in Japan. This board was originally sawn by farmers to repair roofs, etc. It was stored in the attic without being used. The mate...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Cherry, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is a cedar cabinet used in an old Japanese house. It is dyed black using the traditional Japanese dye "black Urushi". The top and bottom are layered, so you can use it separatel...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique God's House "Zushi" 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese house of God. In Japanese it is called 'zushi'. It dates from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) The material used is cedar. It has long been a favourite...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Cedar

Japanese dining table /wabi-sabi table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This table is made by combining an old stump with a newly made tabletop. The stump is a precious item made from a single tree that has grown while twisting naturally. It is very hard...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

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Wood

Japanese dining table /wabi-sabi table
Japanese dining table /wabi-sabi table
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu Cabinet c1900s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous low antique Japanese Tansu from the early 1900s with wonderful detail and patina. Very functional piece with a shelf on the right side, and open on the left. Three drawers o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Japanese Stone Object “TAMARI-ISHI” / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A stone object called "TAMARI-ISHI" in Japan that collects water in a hole. This has a beautiful matte black look. A beautiful sculpture created by nature. An art object that gives y...
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Stone

Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
The top board is chestnut wood, and the legs are single-board lowtable with cedar. The top board emphasizes the wood grain and expresses the flat surface beautifully and three-dimen...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Chestnut, Cedar

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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Japanese Antique 15th Century Wood Carving Buddha's Hand / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden Buddha hand made in Japan. It is a wood carving from the Muromachi period (1336s-1573s). The material is cedar wood. It has a very beautiful withere...
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Cedar

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Large Japanese Rosewood Taisho 3-Section Tansu Clothing Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese 3-section clothing chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Chestnut, Elm, Rosewood

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers/1868-1920/Wabisabi Chest of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique wooden drawer made in the Meiji era to the early Showa era (1868-1920) in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Chest of Drawers/1868-1920/Meiji Period/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chest of drawers. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). Over
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers, Taisho Period, Early 1900's, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is an old chest of drawers from the Taisho period.(1912~1926) Material is cedar wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers with six drawers , Taisho Period, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is an old chest of six drawers from the Taisyo period.(1912~1926) Material is cedar wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Drawer Box, Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This two-drawer piece was made in the Taisho period. It is made of cedar wood with a rich, textured
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
is a charming little cupboard that exudes a rustic allure. Crafted from natural cedar wood, its warm
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Japanese Antique, Low drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique drawer with a unique flat design. It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This flat and elongated drawer piece stands out distinctly from similar it...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Chinese Art Deco Carved Camphor, Lacquer and Cedar Trunk Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Intricately carved and decorated Chinese Art Deco trunk or chest of camphor wood and black lacquer
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Hand painted cedar bench
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Hand painted cedar bench
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H 23 in W 45 in D 20 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Art era chifforobe (also spelled chiffarobe or chifferobe), circa 1920-30s. Made from
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Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Antique George V
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
features a tri-lobed shaped chest style push fit catch, embellished with further engine turned decoration
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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Antique George V
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Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers Taisho Period Early 1900s Wabi Sabi Tansu
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old chest of drawers from the Taisho period. (1912~1926) Material is cedar wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920 / Tansu Cabinet/Sideboard/ Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a drawer made of very old Japanese cedar wood. Furniture for shops made to store tools
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This chest is a vintage piece of furniture crafted early to mid-Showa period. It was originally
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar, Cypress

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Meiji era, (1860-1920) The material is cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The materials are cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Old Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese small drawer. It is an item of the Meiji era (1860-1920) The material is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Drawer, Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This five-drawer cabinet is crafted using cedar wood. It is an antique item dating back to the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Sliding Door Cabinet, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
). This charming antique small cabinet from Japan is crafted with natural cedar wood, showcasing its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Storage Cabinets , Taisho Period Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
'Chadansu' (tea chest). Designed for use in the living room, it features drawers and sliding doors for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique, Small drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a small drawers of Japanese antique. It was made in the Taisho period. (1912-1926) This practical storage item has a simple, warm and attractive design. Made of Japanese ced...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Rare Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Low Table/Coffee Table/1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
base uses the wheels of a chest of drawers (a chest of drawers with wheels). The board is very dry
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Center Tables

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Cedar

Vintage Signed Japanese Exotic Wood Kakesuzuri Style Funa Dansu or Ship's Safe
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
maker of this chest is "Adachi Koge" from Sendai City, based on the signature. I was not able to
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Japanese Cedar Book Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese 2-door chest was originally used to store books. With one shelf and custom wood stand
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

Japanese Cedar Book Chest
Japanese Cedar Book Chest
H 30 in W 33.75 in D 15.13 in
CHEST Of Drawers Oak Gordon Russell Cotswold
Located in London, GB
Gordon Russell a quarter sawn oak 'Stow' chest of drawers of two short drawers over three graduated
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Oak

Small and Rare Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Chest of Drawers
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare and small Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Arts & Crafts period chest of drawers. The
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1920's Arts and Crafts Copper Clad Chest
Located in Washington, DC
Unusual arts and crafts cedar lined trunk, perfect coffee table size. Features wonderful handmade
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Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper, Brass

1920's Arts and Crafts Copper Clad Chest
1920's Arts and Crafts Copper Clad Chest
H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
Japanese Multi-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taisho period Japanese chest with two-tone finish was originally used for storing documents. Cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Multi-Drawer Chest
Japanese Multi-Drawer Chest
H 38.5 in W 33.5 in D 16.38 in
Japanese Keyaki Tea Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage taisho period Japanese chadansu (tea chest) with multiple drawers and sliding doors. Was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Keyaki Tea Chest
Japanese Keyaki Tea Chest
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 15.25 in
Japanese Keyaki Book Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Japanese book chest with beautifully grained sliding keyaki wood doors. Now mounted on a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Keyaki Book Chest
Japanese Keyaki Book Chest
H 30 in W 35.38 in D 19.63 in
Vintage Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage taisho period Japanese chest from northern Japan. Beautiful keyaki burl wood drawers and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Merchant's Chest
Vintage Japanese Merchant's Chest
H 33 in W 32 in D 16 in
Japanese Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three-drawer Japanese clothing chest with two sliding panels on a custom black lacquer stand
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Copper

Japanese Chest on Stand
Japanese Chest on Stand
H 29 in W 35.63 in D 16.5 in
Japanese 3 Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three-drawer Japanese clothing chest on a custom black lacquer stand was originally used to store
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Copper

Japanese 3 Drawer Chest
Japanese 3 Drawer Chest
H 29 in W 35.38 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Clothing Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Japanese clothing chest with pull-out kimono shelves and drawers from Kyoto. Original hand
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Japanese Clothing Chest on Stand
Japanese Clothing Chest on Stand
H 42.75 in W 34.5 in D 16.38 in
Japanese Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese tansu with sliding doors was originally the top portion of a 3 section kimono chest. Made
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Chest with Sliding Doors
Japanese Chest with Sliding Doors
H 30 in W 35.75 in D 15.25 in
Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
sofa with a lamp and accessories. Top and drawers made from cedar and kiriwood. Sides, back and front
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand
Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand
H 30 in W 35.75 in D 15.25 in
Tansu Chest, Japanese Cabinet, Four Drawer Cabinet, Japan 1920s, B1580
Located in Vancouver, BC
Tansu chest, Japanese cabinet, four drawer cabinet, Japan 1920s, Antique Furniture, B1580 Japan
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

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Oak

Japanese Honbako
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taisho period Japanese honbako (book chest) with original metal corners and handles on each side
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Honbako
Japanese Honbako
H 29.25 in W 20.25 in D 11.38 in
Half Japanese Gifu Mizuya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Top section of a Japanese kitchen chest from area near Tokyo. Kitchen chest was used in a typical
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Cedar, Cypress

Half Japanese Gifu Mizuya
Half Japanese Gifu Mizuya
H 35.38 in W 66.88 in D 18 in
Japanese Half Mizuya Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese half mizuya (kitchen chest) with sliding doors and multiple drawers with copper hardware
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

Japanese Half Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Half Mizuya Dansu
H 39.38 in W 73 in D 16.25 in
Japanese Sugi Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taisho period, circa 1920s. Japanese clothing chest has been white-waxed for a contemporary look
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

Japanese Sugi Chest
Japanese Sugi Chest
H 31 in W 37 in D 17.75 in
Japanese Sugi Kimono Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taisho period, circa 1920s. Japanese clothing chest has been white-waxed for a contemporary look
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

Japanese Sugi Kimono Chest
Japanese Sugi Kimono Chest
H 31 in W 37 in D 17.75 in
Japanese Kimono Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taisho period, circa 1920s, cedar and kiriwood kimono chest with sliding trays. With beautiful wood
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Kimono Chest on Stand
Japanese Kimono Chest on Stand
H 30 in W 35.75 in D 15.25 in
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1920 Cedar Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1920 cedar chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1920 cedar chest — often made from cedar, wood and chestnut — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1920 cedar chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1920 cedar chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 1920 Cedar Chest?

Prices for a 1920 cedar chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.
Questions About 1920 Cedar Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Lane cedar chests are solid cedar depends on the furniture in question. Most chests produced by the manufacturer feature solid cedar wood interiors finished with five layers of walnut veneers. Legs and molding are usually some variety of solid hardwood but not always cedar. On 1stDibs, find a range of Lane cedar chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Cavalier cedar chests were mostly made between 1923 and the 1940s. The company's history dates back to 1865, with the formation of the Tennessee Furniture Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its name changed to the Cavalier Corporation the same year that the furniture maker unveiled its line of cedar chests. Shop a selection of Cavalier furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell how old a cedar chest is, look for a stamp or label that indicates the maker's name. In some cases, you may find a date printed on the label. Otherwise, use trusted online resources to determine the years that the manufacturer operated and when it produced chests similar to yours. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or licensed antique dealer for assistance dating the piece. Find a collection of cedar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An old cedar chest’s worth is based on its age, condition or rarity -- starting at $99 and as high as $700 or more. If the hardware is original then it is worth more and can fetch about $200 to $400. Find a collection of old cedar chests on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Lane Furniture does indeed make cedar chests. From 1912 to 1987, the American furniture company estimated it had sold around 12 million chests and that number continues to grow with today’s sales. Cedar chests are widely used to store clothing and linen because cedar wood is a natural repellent against moisture and moths. You can shop a collection of Lane cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, the last Lane cedar chest produced was in 2001 and the plant was then permanently closed. The company hit its heights in World War II, using a great ad campaign and encouraging the purchase of cedar chests, known as Hope Chests. In 1987 a hostile corporate purchase occurred and the new owners filed for bankruptcy in 1992. Shop a collection of Lane chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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