Japanese Kitchen Tansu

Japanese kitchen tansu or mizuya dansu were traditionally used to store kitchen utensils, food, tea wares and supplies. Kitchen tansu are perhaps the most varied and versatile of all Japanese furniture. They typically feature drawers of all sizes and shapes as well as multiple cabinets, frequently with different designs on each. Japanese kitchen tansu or mizuya also combine some of the most prized types of wood from Japan, including keyaki (zelcova), cypress, cedar, persimmon and chestnut.

In addition, because kitchen tansu almost always come in two sections, they can be displayed in a number of different ways, such as side-by-side or with the top section mounted on the wall above the bottom to provide a sideboard or buffet option. Today, Japanese kitchen tansu make a striking statement in any room of the modern home.

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Japanese Lacquer Kitchen Tansu or Getabako

Japanese Lacquer Kitchen Tansu or Getabako - TCXJ2855

Our Price: $1,495.00 In Stock

Fine Japanese lacquer mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies, but would also make a great getabako shoe tansu. Subtle design features sliding panels on a pair of cupboards with drawers below. Constructed of sturdy and beautiful keyaki (zelkova) and cedar woods. A lovely work of tansu craftsmanship and a fine example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 40.5” high, 33” wide, 16.5” deep.

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Chest Tansu - TC912213

Our Price: $4,295.00
Sale Price: $3,895.00 In Stock

Impressive Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fabulous combination of lovely 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 of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Fine ring drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 67.5” high, 72.5” wide, 20” deep.

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Tansu - TJ91152B

Our Price: $2,495.00
Sale Price: $2,195.00 In Stock

Refined Japanese half-mizuya dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Elegant, subtle design with a pair of roomy, paneled cabinets. Warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A lovely work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a fine example of traditional charm. Shown here with optional standard wooden stand. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28.5” high, 55” wide, 16” deep.

Japanese Extra-Large Kitchen Tansu Mizuya - TC911246

Our Price: $16,000.00
Sale Price: $14,000.00 In Stock

Large, magnificent Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Finely crafted of cedar, cypress and dramatically grained keyaki 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. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu style. Very good condition. Dimensions: 76.5” high, 107” wide, 24.5”.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Half-Mizuya Dansu

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Half-Mizuya Dansu - TJ91152A

Our Price: $2,895.00
Sale Price: $2,495.00 In Stock

Elegant Japanese mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fine combination of golden cedar and cypress woods. Abundant storage space in large cupboards housed by sliding wood and paper panels and drawers in a variety of sizes. A lovely example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 30” high, 55” wide, 16.25” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Half-Mizuya Dansu - TJ910241

Our Price: $2,995.00
Sale Price: $2,695.00 In Stock

Gorgeous Japanese half-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 rich, red 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: 34.75” high, 65” wide, 18” deep.

Japanese Mizuya Dansu, Kitchen Tansu - TJ910242

Our Price: $2,995.00
Sale Price: $2,695.00 In Stock

Wonderful Japanese half-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 rich, red keyaki (zelkova) wood drawers and panels. Eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large cupboard and multiple drawers. A lovely work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a fine example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 32” high, 65” wide, 18” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Cedar and Cypress Mizuya - TJ910243

Our Price: $2,795.00
Sale Price: $2,495.00 In Stock

Traditional two-section Japanese 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. Configuration offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by sliding paneled doors and a variety of drawers throughout. A fine work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a beautiful example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 66” high, 36.5” wide, 15.25” deep

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya - TJ99113

Our Price: $2,995.00
Sale Price: $24,795.00 In Stock

Beautiful Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Wonderful varied design. Warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. Charming construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by sliding paneled and glass doors. Lovely warabite-style metalwork, named for the warabi, a Japanese mountain fern, as they follow the same curving arc found in nature. A truly sublime work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a lovely example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 66” high, 36.5” wide, 15.5” deep.

Japanese Mizuya Kitchen Chest Tansu - TC972511

Our Price: $6,495.00
Sale Price: $5,845.50 In Stock

Remarkable Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fabulous combination of lovely 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 of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Fine ring drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 68” high, 72.5” wide, 18.5” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya-Dansu - TC97252

Our Price: $5,495.00
Sale Price: $4,945.50 In Stock

Exquisite Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Beautiful combination of lovely 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 of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Warabite form drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 68.5” high, 68.5” wide, 21” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Storage Chest - TC97256

Our Price: $6,495.00
Sale Price: $5,845.50 In Stock

Magnificent Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Impressive combination of lovely 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 of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Fine ring form drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 71.5” high, 71” wide, 21” deep.

Japanese Two-Section Mizuya Kitchen Tansu - TJ9735

Our Price: $3,295.00
Sale Price: $2,995.00 In Stock

Graceful Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. A combination of lovely cedar and sturdy cypress woods. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding doors of varied design. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Lovely warabite form drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 58” high, 55” wide, 16.5” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Cypress Mizuya - TJ9JU17

Our Price: $2,995.00
Sale Price: $2,795.00 In Stock

Beautiful 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 finely grained cedar and cypress woods. Configuration offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by sliding paneled doors. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Distinctive ring-style drawer pulls. A lovely work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a beautiful example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 61” high, 44.5” wide, 16” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Keyaki Accents - TJ9MY81

Our Price: $4,495.00
Sale Price: $3,995.00 In Stock

Striking 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 rich, red 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: 67” high, 65” wide, 18” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Extra-Large Mizuya

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Extra-Large Mizuya - TG9MY825

Our Price: $5,995.00
Sale Price: $5,395.50 In Stock

Formidable, contemporary Japanese two-section mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Beautiful and sturdy elm wood. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding paneled doors. Great for use as home entertainment center with room for tv, stereo, cds, dvds and more! Very good condition. Dimensions: 69” high, 92.5” wide, 19” deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Half-Mizuya - TJ14E14A

Our Price: $1,795.00
Sale Price: $1,595.00 In Stock

Elegant Japanese half 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: 36.5” high, 42” wide, 18” deep.

Japanese Glass Display Kitchen Tansu - TJ14F14

Our Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,795.00 In Stock

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.