Tansu - Japanese Antique Furniture

Japanese tansu are much more than items of furniture. Tansu, extraordinary and versatile wooden cabinetry, dating as far back as 7th-century Japan, represent a rich folk heritage unique in the world. Although created primarily for function and portability, Japanese tansu furniture reflects equally the masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility found in the finest Japanese art and design.

At Jtansu and www.jcollector.com you will find one of the widest selections of high-quality tansu and other fine Japanese furniture online. Examples include mizuya or kitchen tansu, choba or merchant tansu, kaidan or step tansu, clothing tansu, kimono tansu, funa or ship tansu, sword tansu, futon tansu, display tansu, tea tansu, getabako or shoe tansu, book tansu, trunks, ranma and more.

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Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho of Kiri Wood

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho of Kiri Wood - TJ13L14P

Our Price: $1,395.00

Lovely Japanese two-section isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking two-section chest fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space and a small cabinet at base provices further options. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 39.5� high, 36.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Storage Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Isho Storage Chest - TJ14L5P

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Our Price: $1,495.00

Sublime Japanese two-section isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking two-section chest fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A subtle functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 41� high, 40� wide, 17.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Chest Tansu, Metalwork

Japanese Clothing Chest Tansu, Handforged Metalwork - TJ14L9P

Our Price: $1,595.00

Beautiful Japanese two-section isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking two-section chest fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Simple but striking traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space and a hinged cabinet at base offers additional options. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 42� high, 36� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Style Trunk, Cedar Wood Naga Mouchi

Japanese Style Trunk, Cedar Wood Naga Mouchi - TJ14M1

Our Price: $995.00

Exceptional Japanese style Naga Mouchi lacquer cedar wood trunk apparently manufactured in London, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Deep, dark finish, metal interior, eye-catching bracketing throughout. Spacious storage area. Perfect at the foot of a bed or as an eye-catching display piece. Dimensions: 21� high, 37� wide, 20� deep.

Japanese Low Table, Cedar Wood - TJ14M11

Our Price: $695.00

Rustic Japanese cedar wood low table, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. �Richly grained, traditional form, simple feel. �Very good condition. �Great, functional size. �A rare find! �Dimensions: 42� x 29� x 13�.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Three-Piece Chest

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Three-Piece Chest - TJ15A7

Our Price: $1,295.00

Effortless three-piece Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1910-1920. Golden, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood complemented by subtle finely detailed metalwork. Roomy cabinet at top behind paneled doors; numerous drawers in a combination of sizes offer great storage options below. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition. Dimensions: 63.25� high, 36� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu with Umbrella Storage

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu with Umbrella Storage - TJ15I1

Our Price: $995.00

Sweet Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. A vertical interior cabinet provides space for umbrellas and other tall items. A pair of drawers at base provide further options. Very good condition. Dimensions: 37� high, 30.25� wide, 16� deep.

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu, Cedar - TJ15I2

Our Price: $995.00

Rustic Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. Charming latticework accents. Very good condition. Dimensions: 34� high, 21� wide, 14� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Bold Metalwork - TJ15L11P

Our Price: $1,595.00

Stunning two-section Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Bold chest features rich, dark finish on lightweight kiri wood. Handsome metalwork features gracefully formed warabite handles which echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. Deep, long drawers offer generous storage space and a hinged cabinet at base offers additional options. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 40� high, 38� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Fine Grain, Black Finish - TJ15L9P

Our Price: $1,595.00

Dramatic two-section Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking chest features rich, dark finish on lightweight kiri wood. Impressive metalwork features gracefully formed warabite handles which echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. Deep, long drawers offer generous storage space and a hinged cabinet at base offers additional options. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 40� high, 38� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya with Keyaki Wood

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya with Keyaki Wood - TJ14E13

Our Price: $2,995.00

Impressive Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Warm, golden cedar, sturdy cypress and richly grained keyaki (zelkova) woods. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding paneled doors. Multiple and varied drawers offer additional storage options. Lovely warabite-style metalwork, named for the warabi, a Japanese mountain fern, as they follow the same curving arc found in nature. An understated example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. �Very good condition. �Dimensions: 68.75� high, 47.5� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Variegated Keyaki

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya with Variegated Keyaki - TJ14E14

Our Price: $2,595.00

Refined Japanese mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fabulous varied design. Warm, golden cypress wood frame with stunning keyaki (zelkova) wood drawers and panels. Eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards and multiple drawers. A lovely work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a fine example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 64� high, 42� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Glass Display Kitchen Tansu - TJ14F14

Our Price: $1,895.00

Rare one-piece Japanese glass kitchen chest display tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fabulous varied design. Warm, golden cypress wood construction with large glass display area. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in countless drawers. �Elegant handforged metalwork adds an appealing accent. A truly striking work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a lovely example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 67.25� high, 34� wide, 18.5� deep.

Japanese Getabako Shoe Chest Tansu - TJ14F3

Our Price: $995.00

Substantial Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. Very good condition. Dimensions: 39� high, 38.5� wide, 14.5� deep.

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu, Cedar - TJ14I4

Our Price: $995.00

Lovely Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. A vertical interior cabinet provides space for umbrellas and other tall items. Very good condition. Dimensions: 34.5� high, 28� wide, 13.5� deep.

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu, Spacious Storage

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu, Spacious Storage - TJ15I4

Our Price: $1,395.00

Large Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. A vertical cabinet provides space for umbrellas and other tall items. Very good condition. Dimensions: 48� high, 43� wide, 15� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Dansu - TJ11E6

Our Price: $2,995.00

Elegant Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Lovely varied design. Wonderful combination of cedar and cypress woods with great graining in keyaki (zelcova) wood accents for dramatic touch. Configuration offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by sliding paneled doors. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Distinctive ring handles. A truly stunning work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a lovely example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. �Very good condition. �Dimensions: 68.5� high, 48� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Glass Display Tansu, Two-Section Mizuya

Japanese Glass Display Tansu, Two-Section Mizuya - TJ13E16

Our Price: $1,995.00

Inviting Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fabulous varied design. Warm, golden cypress wood construction with large glass display areas. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in countless drawers. �Fine handforged metalwork adds an appealing accent. A truly striking work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a lovely example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 71.5� high, 48.5� wide, 18.25� deep.

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu, Cedar Wood

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu, Cedar Wood - TJ13I1

Our Price: $995.00

Dynamic Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. A vertical interior cabinet provides space for umbrellas and other tall items. Very good condition. Dimensions: 33.5� high, 33.25� wide, 13.25� deep.

Japanese Getabako Tansu, Cedar Wood Shoe Storage

Japanese Getabako Tansu, Cedar Wood Shoe Storage - TJ13I2

Our Price: $995.00

Charming Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. A vertical interior cabinet provides space for umbrellas and other tall items and a rare, small drawer at top offers further options. Very good condition. Dimensions: 35.25� high, 29.75� wide, 12.25� deep.

Japanese Cedar Wood Table, Finely Grained

Japanese Cedar Wood Table, Finely Grained - TJ13M1

Our Price: $695.00

Dynamic Japanese cedar wood table, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. �Richly grained, traditional form, rustic feel. �Very good condition. �Great, functional size. �A rare find! �Dimensions: 20� x 37� x 31�.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Pull-Out Drawers - TJ14A10

Our Price: $1,295.00

Handxome three-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Simple, beautiful double doors at center swing open to reveal a roomy cabinet within, housing sturdy pull-out drawers for storing folded kimono or clothing. Drawers above and below and a paneled and hinged cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. A charming piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 62.25� high, 36.25� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Kiri Wood Clothing Chest

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Kiri Wood Clothing Chest - TJ14A14

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Our Price: $1,295.00

Beautiful two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Simple, beautiful double doors swing open to reveal a roomy cabinet within, housing sturdy pull-out drawers for storing folded kimono or clothing. Drawers below offer additional storage options. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Lovely warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. A charming piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 61� high, 37� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Kimono Tansu, Two-Piece Clothing Chest - TJ14A7

Our Price: $1,395.00

Attractive two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Simple, beautiful double doors swing open to reveal a roomy cabinet within, housing sturdy pull-out drawers for storing folded kimono or clothing. Drawers below offer additional storage options. Distinctive hinges and lovely, light metalwork throughout. Lovely warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. A charming piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 62.5� high, 37� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Clothing or Merchant Tansu, Fine Metalwork

Japanese Clothing or Merchant Tansu, Fine Metalwork - TJ14A8

Our Price: $1,995.00

Dramatic Japanese clothing or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood with dramatic, richly grained keyaki wood accents. Paneled cabinet above, drawers of varied sizes and hinged cabinet below offer abundant storage options. Attractive, heavy metalwork throughout. Gracefully formed mokko drawer pulls. A fantastic piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 62.5� high, 35.25� wide, 15.5� deep.

Japanese Tea Tansu, Cherry Wood Cha Dansu

Japanese Tea Tansu, Cherry Wood Cha Dansu - TJ14C4

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Our Price: $995.00

Lovely Japanese cha-dansu or tea tansu, Showa period, early 20th century. Dramatic cherry and kiri (paulownia) wood combination. �Fabulous design accents include silk-covered and finely grained wood panels. �Traditionally used to store/display items associated with the tea ceremony, this elegant chest features an abundance of sliding, paneled doors as well as roomy drawers as alternate options for enclosed storage. Light, graceful metalwork adds to the overall appeal of this refined piece. A truly beautiful example of traditional tea tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 44� high, 31� wide, 13� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu or Getabako Shoe Chest

Japanese Kitchen Tansu or Getabako Shoe Chest - TJ14D3

Our Price: $1,495.00

Exceptional Japanese mizuya kitchen or getabako shoe tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Original use was likely as a kitchen tansu for storage of kitchen utensils and supplies, but would also make a great shoe chest, traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned entirely of richly grained cedar and sturdy cypress woods. Panels slide open reveal ample storage space and drawers below provide further options. �Very good condition. Dimensions: 47.5� high, 38� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Handcarved Wood Ranma, Falcon Transom - TJ68410

Our Price: $595.00

Fabulous Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Scenic motif features falcon amid pines. Skillfully carved with great depth and detail. Sturdy, warmly colored and dramatically grained cedar. �Ranma are traditionally used in a Japanese room between the sliding room divider and the ceiling. The open work ensures easy flow of air from room to room. Today, they serve as gorgeous decorative accents in any setting. Very good condition. Dimensions: 67� wide, 16� high.

Japanese Ranma, Carved Wood Transom - TJ6841A

Our Price: $550.00

Fantastic Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Scenic motif features falcon amid pines. Skillfully carved with great depth and detail. Sturdy, warmly colored and dramatically grained cedar. �Black lacquer frame. Ranma are traditionally used in a Japanese room between the sliding room divider and the ceiling. The open work ensures easy flow of air from room to room. Today, they serve as gorgeous decorative accents in any setting. One of a pair (see item TJ6841B). �Buy one or both! Very good condition. Dimensions: 67� wide, 14.5� high.

Japanese Carved Wood Transom, Ranma Falcon

Japanese Carved Wood Transom, Ranma Falcon Motif - TJ6841B

Our Price: $550.00

Glorious Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Scenic motif features falcon amid pines. Skillfully carved with great depth and detail. Sturdy, warmly colored and dramatically grained cedar. �Black lacquer frame. Ranma are traditionally used in a Japanese room between the sliding room divider and the ceiling. The open work ensures easy flow of air from room to room. Today, they serve as gorgeous decorative accents in any setting. One of a pair (see item TJ6841A). �Buy one or both! Very good condition. Dimensions: 67� wide, 14.5� high.

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