Japanese Merchant Tansu

Japanese merchant tansu or choba dansu were traditionally used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods.

To impress the customers, Japanese merchant chests were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Merchant tansu feature a variety of creative and exceptionally beautiful storage options including drawers of all sizes, elaborately decorated paneling and often secret compartments.

They combine the finest of Japanese woods including keyaki (zelcova), cypress, cedar, persimmon and chestnut, with highly detailed ironwork for a stunning impact in any room of the modern home.

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Japanese Merchant Tansu, Choba Chest - TCXJ2859

Our Price: $2,795.00 In Stock

Attractive Japanese choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design, featuring multiple drawers, beautiful paneled and slatted cabinets. Merchant chests were traditionally used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, high-quality materials. Fashioned of striking keyaki (zelkova) and sturdy cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 36.5” high, 37” wide, 18” deep.

Japanese Choba Merchant Tansu - TJ910221

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

Great Japanese choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design, featuring a trio of drawers and beautiful slatted paneled cabinet. Merchant chests were traditionally used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Fashioned of warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 31” high, 47” wide, 16” deep.

Japanese Merchant Tansu, Cedar and Cypress Choba - TJ910245

Our Price: $1,595.00
Sale Price: $1,395.00 In Stock

Fine Japanese choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design, featuring multiple drawers, beautiful slatted and paneled cabinets. Merchant chests were traditionally used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Fashioned of warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 32” high, 36.5” wide, 15.5” deep.

Japanese Choba Dansu Merchant Tansu - TJ910246

Our Price: $2,595.00
Sale Price: $2,295.00 In Stock

Fabulous Japanese choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design featuring a variety of drawers and a cabinet housed by pair of slatted panels. Merchant chests were used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Fashioned of warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Shown here with optional custom wooden stand. Very good condition. Dimensions: 61" width, 22" height, 16.25" depth.

Japanese Merchant Chest, Mizuya Tansu - TJ9J255

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

Beautiful and substantial Japanese two-section choba-dansu or merchant chest, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Gorgeous combination of lovely cedar and sturdy cypress. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers huge storage space in large cabinet above, smaller one below along with varied drawers for additional storage options. Warabite form drawer pulls. A rare and dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 61” high, 61” wide, 16.25” deep.

Japanese Merchant Tansu, Two-Piece Choba Dansu - TC9J435

Our Price: $3,995.00
Sale Price: $3,595.50 In Stock

Remarkable Japanese two-piece choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design, featuring a variety of drawers below, beautiful slatted paneled cabinets above. Distinctive handles makes this an eye-catching piece. Merchant chests were traditionally used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Fashioned of warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 66.5” high, 69.25” wide, 19.5” deep.

Japanese Merchant Tansu, Paneled Cabinet

Japanese Merchant Tansu, Paneled Cabinet - TC9J435A

Our Price: $2,695.00
Sale Price: $2,425.50 In Stock

Elegant Japanese half choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design featuring beautiful slatted paneled cabinet with shelves inside. Merchant chests were traditionally used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Fashioned of warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 37.5” high, 69.25” wide, 19.5” deep.

Japanese Merchant Tansu, Drawer Chest - TC9J435B

Our Price: $2,895.00
Sale Price: $2,605.50 In Stock

Striking Japanese half choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design featuring a variety of drawers with distinctive handles. Merchant chests were used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Fashioned of warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 29” high, 69.25” wide, 19.5” deep.

Japanese Merchant or Clothing Tansu - TJ9F191

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Sale Price: $2,295.00 In Stock

Dramatic two-piece Japanese merchant or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Golden cypress and rare, knotted cedar woods complemented by striking, heavyweight metalwork. Roomy cabinet above, numerous drawers in a combination of sizes below. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition with some age cracking inside drawers (not visible from outside). Dimensions:

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.