Japanese furniture, storage cabinets - price guide and values

18th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet

An antique Japanese red lacquered cabinet, profusely decorated on all sides. 18th century. 117 cm high, 82 cm wide, 34 cm wide. . Provenance: purchased from Spink & Son Ltd. London in 1927 for £200. Formerly part of the Anderson collection, England.

Japanese Makie Tansu Lacquer Cabinet, Edo Period

A fine Japanese Makie Tansu, lacquer cabinet, Edo period, 19th century, comprising three main drawers, two smaller drawers and top sliding doors, decorated overall on a rich nashiji ground with main theme of sparrows flying among bamboo in hiramakie and…

Japanese Lacquer Writing Cabinet with Gilt Decoration

Black lacquer writing cabinet, Japanese c. 1860, with raised gilt decoration of birds, flowers and scrolls, two cupboard doors open to reveal eight small drawers and six open shelves, with writing slope below. Height 215 cm. Width 125 cm. Depth 58 cm.…

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

A fine lacquer and gilt bronze mounted cabinet on stand, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912). 58 cm high, 73 cm wide, 40 cm deep

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on Chinoiserie Stand

Japanese export black lacquer cabinet on stand, late 19th century, the two door cabinet decorated with figures in garden scenes, with flowers and birds, enclosing an arrangement of eleven decorated lacquer drawers, on a European Chinoiserie stand with…

Japanese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Cabinet, Meiji Period

An impressive Japanese lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid cabinet, Meiji period, of rectangular form with an arrangement of sliding panels, drawers and doors with brass mounts and lock plates, all finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl with exotic birds amongst…

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Shodana Cabinet

An impressive Japanese Meiji period Shodana lacquer and gilt cabinet, various compartments with sliding and lockable doors, each with exceptional gilt panels decorated with landscapes, the exterior with engraved silver plate mounts and strapping, silvered…

Meiji Period Japanese Display Cabinet with Bronze Mounts

Impressive & important antique Meiji period (1862-1912) Japanese multi shelf display cabinet, finely decorated in gilt and fitted with bronze mounts, approx 169 cm high, 130 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Japanese Gold Lacquer and Ivory Miniature Cabinets

A pair of Japanese gold lacquer and ivory miniature cabinets, Meiji Period with two doors and interior drawers, all finely decorated. 12 cm high, 13.2 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Japanese Lacquer Cabinet and Stand, Meiji Period

An impressive Japanese lacquer cabinet and stand, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, on a black ground, the main ribbed cabinet decorated in plum, the base with a short sliding drawer in hiramakie peacocks and the sliding doors in an assortment of…

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Japanese cabinet on stand, 19th century, the black lacquer doors painted and gilt with pavilions in a mountainous landscape, large gilt metal key escutcheon and hinges, opening to reveal decorated small drawers raised on a later stand with cabriole legs,…

Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Shrine Cabinet

A fine Japanese black and gold lacquer shrine cabinet, Meiji/Taisho period, early 20th century. 192 cm high, 118 cm wide and 80 cm deep

Meiji Ivory Cabinet with Shibayama Inlay and Bamboo Legs

A Japanese late Meiji period ivory miniature cabinet, the front with two doors above a drawer inlaid with shibayama decoration of birds, florals and insects, the exterior top, sides and base engraved with a basket weave pattern, the two doors open to…

Japanese Dragon and Phoenix Lacquer Cabinet

A Japanese lacquered wood display cabinet, early 20th century, surmounted by an impressive pediment depicting a dragon and two phoenix, supported on a separate base with a deeply carved apron of exotic flowers, 216 cm high, 116 cm wide and 57 cm deep.…

Meiji Period Shodana Cabinet with Blue Lacquer and Ivory Inlay

Impressive antique Japanese Meiji period Shodana cabinet. Fitted with fine blue lacquer doors and panels, with ivory inlaid decoration, 210 cm high, 150 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Japanese Mulberry Kimono Cabinet, Taisho Period

A Japanese quilted Mulberry kimono cabinet, Taisho period (1912-1926), unusual three tiered cabinet with highly grained drawer and cupboard fronts. Handles and pulls redolent of the early 20th century, 174 cm high, 118 cm wide, 44 cm diameter

1920s Japanese Oak Office Cabinet from Nagoya

Japanese oak office cabinet from Nagoya, Japan, circa 1920s, 222 cm height, 255 cm width, 42 cm depth

Late Meiji Cabinet with Carved Details and Mirrored Doors

Japanese late Meiji period cabinet, of rectangular form, with a pierced carved crest rail, above a pair of sliding mirrored doors, flanked by carved floral and bird panels, above a series of shelves with carved and pierced galleries, above a pair of ivory…

Japanese Oak University Cabinet, Circa 1920

Japanese oak university office cabinet, circa 1920 167 x 177 x 47 cm

Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

A Chinoiserie lacquer and gilt bronze mounted cabinet on stand, Japanese 18th/19th century, 153 cm high, 100 cm wide, 58 cm deep

Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist Altar with Gilt Interior

A Japanese black lacquer Buddhist altar (Butsudan), having double hinged doors opening to reveal gilt lacquered interior with further double hinged lattice doors below a chrystanthemum carved frieze opening to reveal a tripartite architectural interior…

A stained beech cabinet in the Japanese manner, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, French, late 19th century, with a carved dragon surmount above an arrangement of cabinets and shelves, oriental style carved and pierced elements throughout with applied…

Japanese Lacquered Pine Step Cabinet with Iron Handles

A Japanese lacquered pine step cabinet with multiple tiers housing cupboards and drawers, iron handles, 136 x 232 x 64 cm

A superior Japanese 'Mount Fuji' Kumiko cabinet, of rectangular form, with altar style top, above a wonderful series of shelves, drawers and sliding doors, all decorated with figures, birds and landscape scenes in pierced fretwork and carved panels,…

Japanese Staircase Cabinet with Storage and Drawers

Large Japanese staircase cabinet with storage cupboards and two small drawers

Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on Giltwood Stand

A Japanese black lacquer cabinet on a later boldly carved William and Mary style giltwood stand, early 20th century, 156 cm high, 106 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Meiji Shodana Cabinet with Bird and Blossom Relief Carvings

A fine Japanese Meiji Shodana cabinet, circa 1900, carved in relief with birds, blossom branches and openwork panels, of asymmetric design surmounted by dragon moulded cornice, the panel doors embellished with lacquer and hand painted typical scenes, each…

Japanese Lacquered Desk and Chair Set, 19th Century

A Japanese lacquered desk fitted with cabinets and compartments, together with matching chair, 19th century, 135 cm high, 94 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Japanese Silver Display Cabinet with Ivory Paintings

Antique Japanese silver cased display cabinet silver case with embossed traditional decoration, with 4 upper doors and 4 lower drawers, each with hand painted on ivory decoration, and 5 graduated open shelves to centre, height 31 cm, width 26 cm.

Meiji Shrine Cabinet with Opulent Gold Interior

A Japanese shrine cabinet, in black lacquer embellished in gilt, Meiji period, the front folding doors concealing ribbed doors with silk mesh backing that open to a carved and opulent gold & lacquer interior, designed as a temple with tiers for the…

Japanese Meiji Marquetry Miniature Cabinet with Fan Decoration

A Japanese marquetry, lacquer and gilt miniature cabinet, Meiji period (1868-1912), the doors decorated with fans and metal mounts, opening to reveal drawers, 26 cm high, 24 cm wide, 14 cm deep

Japanese Marquetry Cabinet with Multiple Drawers and Legs

A Japanese marquetry cabinet with lower drawers and two doors opening to reveal a series of further drawers on a base with four scroll legs, late 19th century, 84 cm high, 60 cm wide, 29 cm deep

Stunning Japanese cabinet, of rectangular form, with altar style top, above a wonderful series of shelves, drawers and doors, all beautifully decorated with landscape scenes, phoenix, dragons, flowers, cloud scrolls and Greek key motifs, on a rectangular…

Japanese-inspired Flower Ash and Birch Cabinet

Flower ash and birch cabinet, in the Japanese taste, having a pair of panelled doors enclosing pull-out trays, above three short drawers over four long drawers, height 66 cm, width 70 cm, depth 36.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

Shibayama Ivory Cabinet with Blossoming Sprays

Small Japanese shibayama cabinet, Meiji period (1868-1912), with ivory panels inlaid in shibayama style with blossoming sprays, the wood frames and the blue painted panels decorated in gold lacquer. 96.5 cm x 52.5 cm

Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Brass and Ebonised Stand

A Japanese brass bound & lacquered cabinet with ebonised stand late 19th century, the cabinet is decorated depicting birds in flight amongst foliage and landscape scenes, the interior having six drawers over lower full size drawer, the stand is in the…

Ainu Horse Headdress in Display Cabinet, Meiji Period, Japan

Ainu traditional horse headdress, bone, wood and natural fibre, housed in a spruce and glass display cabinet, Northern Japanese origin, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, the case 56 cm high, 55 cm high, 40 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Meiji Period Mizuya Cabinet with Sliding Cupboards and Drawers

A Japanese Mizuya kitchen cabinet; Meiji period (1868-1912); two section solid wood (Zelkova) cabinet with assortment of sliding cupboards and drawers with iron pulls, in overall fine aged patina. 182 cm high, 150 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Meiji Period Japanese Chadana Tea Cabinet

A Japanese Chadana tea cabinet, Meiji period, 19th/ 20th century, elegant two tiered cabinet with forged iron handles and fittings. The top section with glass insert sliding doors, 173 cm high, 96 cm wide, 38.5 cm deep

Japanese Hardwood Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century

A Japanese hardwood rectangular display cabinet, early 20th century, with two shelves, 168 cm high, 83 cm wide and 44 cm deep

Asymmetric Meiji Tansu from Lockwood de Forest Collection

A Japanese tansu, early Meiji period in pine and mixed timbers configured asymmetrically with one long drawer above two short drawers above a pair of sliding doors beside three short drawers, above two drawers beside a small cupboard door opening to…

Vintage Japanese Hongmu Display Cabinet

A vintage Japanese hongmu small proportion display cabinet, the four open shelf sections at various heights, two doors and a single drawer to the base and a sliding door cupboard to the upper section, rounded plain supports, panelled sides, pierced lower…

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

Victorian Japanese Inlaid Sideboard

A late Victorian Japanese display sideboard in ebonised finish, with multiple cupbaords and shelves. The draw fronts and panels with inlaid armed wood shells and landscapes. Height 194 cm. Width 133 cm. Depth 50 cm

Meiji Lacquer Jewellery Box with Bird Motifs

A Japanese Meiji period lacquer jewellery box and an offering stand the jewellery box in the form of a small cabinet with six drawers to the interior. Decorated to the exterior and interior in gold hiramaki-e and harigaki with cranes and other birds.…

Japanese inlaid lacquered cabinet with Mt. Fuji and Lake Biwa

A larger than usual Japanese inlaid and lacquered timber cabinet, for jewellery and accessories. Meiji period, of various figured timbers with small parquetry inlaid motifs including stylised seal marks. The front with a deep drawer below two doors with…

Meiji Period Japanese Cypress Apothecary Cabinet

A Japanese cypress apothecary cabinet, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, an impressive, two tier glazed apothecary cabinet. The top section with a two shelf cabinet with three drawers, the bottom section with two shelves and two drawers, both sections…

Japanese Tansu Cabinet with Gilt-Metal Mounts

Japanese Tansu cabinet, two doors enclosing a fitted interior with drawers, applied with engraved gilt-metal mounts. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

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 Elm Cha Dansu Cabinet

Japanese Cha Dansu cabinet, 20th century, elm with sliding doors and drawers, height 95 cm, length 75 cm, depth 29 cm

Good Japanese Meiji period table cabinet, of rectangular form, set with two doors, decorated with panels displaying birds and flowers, opening to a series of black lacquer doors, accented with engraved metal mounts and flanked by handles to each side, 53…

Japanese Floral Cabinet on Stand

Japanese cabinet on stand, of slender rectangular form, set with multiple shelves and doors, decorated all over with typical Japanese floral designs, raised above four bowed/scrolled legs, 120 cm x 69 cm x 25 cm

19th Century Japanese Tansu Collector's Cabinet

A late 19th century Japanese tansu collector's cabinet, similar to above.

Japanese Two-Section Cabinet with Sliding Doors

A Japanese tall two-section cabinet, The upper section with sliding panelled doors of different designs and three small frieze drawers, the lower section with two further sliding panelled doors, 84.5 x 40.5 x 165 cm

Wonderful Japanese tea ceremony cabinet, in Hinoki wood, of rectangular form, beautifully set with a series sliding doors and shelves, drawers and doors, accented with carved fret work sides, 99 cm x 106 cm x 36 cm

Mid-century Japanese Paulownia Plan Drawers

A mid 20th century Japanese set of paulownia wood plan drawers, the long low cabinet with five full width drawers. Bronze decorative handles. 100 x 45 x 33 cm.

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…

A Japanese export carved desk, early 20th century the desk with an asymmetrical gallery of stepped shelves between a small cupboard and a drawer, side drawers below, on cabriole legs, the whole richly carved and pierced in deep relief with dragons and…

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…

Japanese Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

A Japanese cabinet, the upper section fitted with sliding glazed doors enclosing shelves, and smaller compartments, the lower section with sliding panel doors and five drawers. Height height 150 cm, width 83 cm, depth 35 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 Tansu Cabinet with Multiple Drawers and Sliding Doors

Japanese Tansu cabinet of step form with numerous drawers and sliding door compartments, divides into separate sections for removal, 160 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 165 cm high approx

Japanese Red Lacquer Tea Cabinet, Meiji Period

A Japanese metal bound red lacquer tea cabinet, late Meiji period. 65 cm high, 59 cm wide, 32 cm deep

Japanese Multi-Drawer Filing Cabinet - Compact and Efficient

Japanese multi drawer filing cabinet, 145 cm height, 76 cm width, 36 cm depth

Japanese Red Tanzu Cabinet with Iron Fittings

Two part Japanese red tanzu cabinet with cupboard opening to long drawers over 2 drawer and smaller cupboard opening to 3 short drawers. Iron handles and fittings,L91 cm x W46 cm x H97 cm approx

Vintage Japanese Boxwood Cabinet with Multiple Compartments

A vintage Japanese two height boxwood cabinet fitted with seven drawers and four blind sliding doors and a pair of grilled sliding doors to centre 152 x 140 x 44 cm

Gilt Grape Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Handle

Japanese lacquered table cabinet decorated in gilt with grapes and vines with brass carrying handle

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

Taisho Japanese Elm Tansu Cabinet

A Japanese elm Tansu cabinet, early Taisho period. 77 cm high, 186 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Japanese Black Lacquer Hexagonal Side Cabinets

Pair of Japanese black lacquer side cabinets, of hexagonal form, decorated with painted scenes of figures, flowers and foliage on a black ground, accented in gilt, height 54 cm (2)

Ebonized Japanese Display Cabinet, Late 19th Century

A Japanese display cabinet, carved and ebonized timber and glass, Meiji Period, late 19th century, 119 cm high, 61 cm wide, 31 cm deep,

Japanese Tansu Cabinet - 105x45x86cm

Japanese tansu cabinet, 105 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 86 cm high

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.

Black Lacquered Butterfly Cabinet

A black lacquered Japanese cabinet painted with stylised butterflies, 19th century, 145 cm high, 87 cm wide, 59 cm deep

Meiji Tansu Collector's Cabinet with Iron Fittings

A 19th century Meiji Japanese tansu collector's cabinet, two banks of six graduating drawers, original iron swing handles and fittings. 61.5 x 39 x 59 cm.

Meiji Japanese Small Tansu Collector's Cabinet

A late 19th century Meiji Japanese small tansu collector's cabinet, with a combination of six drawers, hinged door and pair of sliding doors, original iron swing handles and fittings. 67 x 32 x 76 cm.

Japanese Small Tansu Cabinet with Seven Drawers and Sliding Doors

An early/mid 20th century Japanese small tansu cabinet, with a combination of seven drawers and a pair of sliding doors. Pale finish with bronze swing handles and fittings. 59 x 32 x 57 cm.

Japanese Two-Section Kitchen Tansu with Sliding Doors and Drawers

A Japanese two-section kitchen tansu, with two tiers of shallow cupboards with sliding doors above a four small drawers, the lower cabinet with two shelves, 164.5 cm high, 119 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep

Meiji Buddhist Shrine Cabinet with Giltwood Panels

A Japanese Meiji black lacquer and gilt Buddhist house shrine cabinet with two doors set with intricately carved giltwood panels, opening to reveal an interior with further gilded decoration and a background replicating a five-panel screen. Some small…

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…

Antique Japanese Multi-Drawer Table Cabinet with Key

Fine antique Japanese multi drawer table cabinet, has key, approx 62 cm high, 42 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Japanese Cedar Kimono Chest with Iron Handles

A c.1880s Japanese two section Nihonmatsu cedar kimono chest, a combination of three long drawers above another with small cupboard beside enclosing two further drawers, decorative black finished iron handles and binding. 105.5 cm x 43 cm x 108 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 Three-Part Tanzu Cabinet with Iron Fittings

Three part Japanese tanzu cabinet with three step sides, centre sliding cupboard, 2 side sliding cabinets and 7 drawers, Iron handles and fittings, L234 cm x W44 cm x H91 cm approx

Japanese Tanzu Cabinet with Iron Fittings

Small Japanese tanzu / cabinet with two long drawers over one long drawer and two short drawers. Iron handles and fittings

Japanese Parquetry and Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet

A fine Japanese parquetry and lacquer jewellery cabinet, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, the cabinet with two cupboards opening to six small parquetry embellished drawers above two small drawers and a full width drawer, finely decorated in…

Meiji Era Collector's Tansu Cabinet

A 19th century Meiji Japanese small tansu collector's cabinet, with a combination of six drawers and one door, original metal fittings. 56 x 30 x 60 cm.

Japanese Rosewood Display Cabinet with Diamond Trellis Gallery

A quality 20th century Japanese rosewood small display shelf cabinet, four open shelves, two with diamond trellis galleries, together with a pair of panelled doors and two drawers. In good polish. 60 x 24.5 x 61.5 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.

Ebonised Japanese Cabinet with Red Lacquer Bird Panel

Japanese ebonised and black lacquer cabinet, the upper cabinet with central door with inset red lacquer panel of a bird amongst flowers, flanked by spreading shelves and lower mirror with fan shaped bracket, above open compartment and red lacquer panel…