Authentic Antique Isho Dansu: Japanese Clothing Chests & Cabinets

The Isho Dansu—the specialised Japanese clothing Tansu—was historically designed to store valuable Kimono and Obi. While these antique Japanese chests were originally sized for traditional garments, their beautiful joinery and rich finishes make them highly sought-after today as practical, unique clothing cabinets and chests. These striking Tansu pieces migrated from the kura storehouse into the main home during the early Meiji period (c. 1870s) due to their intricate metal-work.

Our Commitment: Every antique Tansu is meticulously preserved and never stripped, using our gentle Beeswax and Orange Oil finish to maintain its original colour and integrity. All pieces are professionally fumigated for secure import into Australia.

To enquire or purchase, please call 07 5576 4488 or email us.

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Vintage Clothing Chest

ca. 1930's
Paulownia (kiri)
Kyoto Region
Size H 106 x W 120 x D 42cm
Price $1890

Vintage Wedding Chest

ca. 1970
Kyoto
Paulownia (Kiri)
Size H 163 x W 94 x D 45cm
Price $1595

Antique Isho dansu Clothing Chest

Late Meiji Period ca. 1910
Size H 105 x  W 89 x  D 47cm
Sugi (cedar) carcass with Kiri (Paulownia) drawer fronts
Price $1925

Kanon Biraki Isho Dansu

Age Late Edo Period (ca. 1860)
Height 1040mm
Width 980mm
Depth 440mm
Wood Kiri (Paulownia)
Region Kanto
Price $2590

Vintage Wedding Chest

Age Showa Period (ca. 1960)
Height 1750mm
Width 1115mm
Depth 460mm
Wood Kiri (Paulownia)
Region Kyoto
This is the best quality wedding chest we have imported.
Comes with keys.
Price $2792

Antique Clothing Tansu

Age ca 1890 Meiji Period
Height 1050mm
Width 930mm
Depth 435mm
Wood Kiri & Sugi (Paulownia & Cedar)
Price $1621