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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, Black Isho-Dansu
Japanese Clothing Tansu, Black Isho-Dansu - TJ9J61
Our Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $795.00

Fine Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood.  Bold, traditional metalwork features rectangular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece.  Long, deep drawers and metal ornamented cabinet offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand.  (For companion piece see item TJ15L9A).  Very good condition. Dimensions:  25.5” high, 38” wide, 17” deep.
Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Isho Dansu
Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Isho Dansu - TC8D1710
Our Price: $1,495.00

Refined 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, inset traditional.  Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece.  Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions:  47.5” high, 37” wide, 16.5” deep.
Japanese Sword Tansu, Katana Chest
Japanese Sword Tansu, Katana Storage Chest - TC8D1711
Our Price: $2,495.00

Stunning 19th-century Japanese katana dansu or sword chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Beautifully fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. This substantial tansu features two ample full-length sword drawers and a pair of smaller one for accessories. Traditional metalwork includes gracefully curving warabite handles and dramatic lockplates. An excellent period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions:  16” high, 45.5” wide, 14” deep.
Japanese Small Tansu, Ko Dansu Chest
Japanese Small Tansu, Ko Dansu Chest - TC8D172
Our Price: $1,695.00

Beautiful Japanese ko-dansu, small clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Eye-catching, wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout.  Chest fashioned entirely of richly grained cedar and kiri (paulownia) woods.  Varied drawers offer generous storage.  A gorgeous yet functional piece and a stunning addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions:  24” high, 30” wide, 15” deep.
Japanese Kimono Dansu, Clothing Chest Tansu
Japanese Kimono Dansu, Clothing Chest Tansu - TC8D173
Our Price: $1,395.00

Handsome two-piece Japanese kimono dansu clothing chest tansu, early 20th century.  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, 36.5” wide, 17.5” deep.
Japanese Merchant Tansu, Choba Dansu
Japanese Merchant Tansu, Choba Dansu - TC8D174
Our Price: $1,995.00

Fabulous Japanese merchant tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of cedar and warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia).  Dramatic metalwork features unusual inset drawer pulls.  Bold decorative bracketing enhances the piece’s overall charm. Plenty of drawers and a cabinet offer generous storage space. A functional, eye-catching piece exhibiting self-assured Japanese style and composition. Very good condition. Dimensions:  36” high, 32.5” wide, 15” deep.
Japanese Tamo Wood Clothing Tansu, Isho
Japanese Tamo Wood Clothing Tansu, Isho Dansu - TC8D175
Our Price: $3,395.00

Stunning three-section Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, early 20th century. Beautiful chest features richly grained tamo (ash) wood, as well as lightweight kiri (paulownia) and sturdy cedar.  Charming metalwork featuring kakute-style handles. Deep, long drawers and a generous cabinet at top offer plenty of storage space. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions:  62.75” high, 36.5” wide, 16.5” deep.
Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood
Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood - TC8D176
Our Price: $1,995.00

Handsome two-section Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Bold chest features golden, lightweight kiri wood.  Dramatic metalwork features incised lockplates and 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 smaller ones at base offers additional options. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions:  43.5” high, 34.5” wide, 16.25”.
Japanese Merchant Tansu
Japanese Merchant Tansu, Distinctive Metalwork - TC8D177
Our Price: $1,695.00

Impressive Japanese merchant tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of cypress and cedar woods.  Dramatic metalwork featuring circular lockplates and warabite-style drawer pulls.  Bold decorative bracketing enhances the piece’s overall charm. Plenty of drawers and two cabinets offer generous storage space. A functional, eye-catching piece exhibiting self-assured Japanese style and composition. Very good condition. Dimensions:  39.5” high, 34.5” wide, 21.5” deep.
Japanese Isho Dansu, Clothing Chest
Japanese Isho Dansu, Clothing Chest Tansu - TC8D178
Our Price: $1,895.00

Dynamic two-section Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Bold chest features lightweight kiri and golden cedar woods.  Handsome, ornate 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:  41.5” high, 35.5” wide, 19” deep.
Japanese Kitchen or Getabako Shoe Tansu
Japanese Kitchen or Getabako Shoe Tansu - TC8D179
Our Price: $1,195.00

Wonderful 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 sturdy cypress wood with rich, dark finish. Panels above slide open reveal ample storage space and drawers below provide further options.  Very good condition. Dimensions:  31” high, 34” wide, 15.5” deep.
Japanese Tea House Ranma or Transom
Japanese Tea House Ranma or Transom - TJ8D141A
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $429.00

Natural Japanese wood ranma, early 20th-century. Beautiful, effortless motif features nature's own artwork.  Sturdy, warmly colored cedar wood with rich graining and artful hollows.  Great for use in tea room or zen-inspired environment. 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!  Also, with customized stand, can make a stunning console table.  One of a pair (see item TJ8D141B).  Buy one or both! Very good condition. Dimensions:  67" x 12".
Japanese Tea House Transom or Ranma
Japanese Tea House Transom or Ranma - TJ8D141B
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $429.00

Natural Japanese wood ranma, early 20th-century. Beautiful, effortless motif features nature's own artwork.  Sturdy, warmly colored cedar wood with rich graining and artful hollows.  Great for use in tea room or zen-inspired environment. 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!  Also, with customized stand, can make a stunning console table.  One of a pair
Japanese Ranma, Pine and Bamboo
Japanese Ranma, Carved Wood, Pine and Bamboo - TJ8D142
Our Price: $449.00
Sale Price: $395.00

Fine Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Scenic motif features pine and bamboo. Skillfully carved with great detail. Sturdy, warmly colored and dramatically grained cedar wood with 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.  Very good condition. Dimensions:  67" x 14.5".
Japanese Ranma or Transom, Cranes
Japanese Carved Ranma or Transom, Cranes - TJ8D143
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $429.00

Gorgeous Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century.  Picturesque motif features cranes amid pine canopy. Skillfully carved with great depth and detail. Sturdy, warmly colored and dramatically grained cedar wood.  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 lovely decorative accents in any setting. Very good condition.  Dimensions:  67.5" x 15.25".
Japanese Transom, Handcarved Wood Ranma
Japanese Transom, Handcarved Wood Ranma - TJ8D144A
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $429.00

Enchanting Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Appealing design features inset, fan-shaped cartouches with stylized renderings of plum blossoms, bamboo and pine (the "three sisters").  Skillfully crafted with great care. Sturdy, richly 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!  One of a pair (see item TJ8D144B).  Very good condition. Dimensions:  66.5" x 15.25".
Japanese Ranma, Handcarved Wood Transom
Japanese Ranma, Handcarved Wood Transom - TJ8D144B
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $429.00

Charming Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Appealing design features inset, fan-shaped cartouches with stylized renderings of plum blossoms, bamboo and pine (the "three sisters").  Skillfully crafted with great care. Sturdy, richly 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. One of a pair (see item TJ8D144A).  Dimensions:  66.5" x 15.25".
Japanese Medicine Tansu, Kusuri Chest
Japanese Medicine Tansu, Kusuri Chest - TC8D103
Our Price: $4,495.00

Rare Japanese one-section kusuri tansu medicine chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Traditionally used to store medicines, herbs and roots. Wonderful combination of cypress, cedar and kiri (paulownia) woods. Configuration offers abundant storage space in small but deep drawers.  Lovely warabite-style metalwork, named for the warabi, a Japanese mountain fern, as they follow the same curving arc found in nature.  A truly remarkable work of tansu craftsmanship and fabulous collector’s item, almost impossible to find anymore!  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  35.75” high, 71.5” wide, 14” deep.
Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Shiga Style Mizuya
Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Shiga Style Mizuya - TC8D104
Our Price: $4,795.00

Splendid Japanese two-section Shiga style mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Rich dark finish on a 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. Multiple and varied drawers offer additional storage options. Lovely ring-form drawer pulls. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  68” high,71” wide, 17.25” deep.
Japanese Step Tansu, Kaidan Dansu
Japanese Step Tansu, Kaidan Dansu Chest - TC8D105
SOLD
Our Price: $1,595.00

Small Japanese kaidan-dansu or step chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of richly grained keyaki, warm cedar and sturdy cypress woods. Simple, fine ironwork featuring traditional drawer handles and subtle drawer pulls. The deep steps provide a beautiful platform for books, plants or display pieces. Impressive, practical size, sturdy yet graceful with varied and abundant storage space in drawers and cupboards. Very good condition. Dimensions:  35.5” high, 54” wide, 26.5” deep.
Japanese Lacquer Ko Dansu Clothing Chest
Japanese Small Tansu, Lacquer Ko Dansu Clothing Chest - TC8D106
Our Price: $895.00

Handsome Japanese red lacquer ko dansu small clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Bold, wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout.  Chest fashioned entirely of richly grained cedar wood. Roomy drawers offer generous storage.  A gorgeous yet functional piece and a stunning addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions:  22.5” high, 22.5” wide, 11.5” deep.
Japanese Tea Tansu, Cherry Wood Cha-Dansu
Japanese Tea Tansu, Cherry Wood Cha-Dansu - TC8D107
Our Price: $1,895.00

Beautiful two-section Japanese cha-dansu or tea tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Dramatic cherry, keyaki (zelkova) and cedar woods.  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 panels 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:  63.5” high, 36” wide, 13.5” deep.
Japanese Kimono Tansu Clothing Chest
Japanese Kimono Tansu, Three-Section Clothing Chest - TC8D108
Our Price: $1,495.00

Exceptional 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 cabinet at top offer additional storage options. Lovely, light, inset metalwork throughout. A handsome piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Dimensions:  60.5” high, 45.5” wide, 16.5” deep.
Japanese Negoro Lacquer Kyodai Vanity
Japanese Negoro Lacquer Kyodai Vanity Tansu - TJ8N2922
Our Price: $450.00
Sale Price: $405.00

Rare Japanese Negoro make-up vanity or kyodai tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally used as make-up case with mirror. Lovely workmanship in size and form.  From the Kamakura area, well known for intricate wood-carving techniques.  Features multiple drawers for use in storing any number of objects from jewelry to makeup. Very good condition. Dimensions:  33” x 18” x 8.5”.
Japanese Mizuya Tansu, Kitchen Chest
Japanese Mizuya Tansu, Kitchen Chest - TJ8N201A
Our Price: $2,795.00
Sale Price: $2,516.00

Dazzling Japanese half-mizuya dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Rich dark finish on a combination of lovely cedar, sturdy cypress and richly grained keyaki (zelkova) woods. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large cupboard housed by slatted, paneled doors. Multiple and varied drawers offer additional storage options. Lovely warabite-style metalwork. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  34" high, 69.5" wide, 17.5" deep.
Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Dansu
Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Dansu - TJ8N201B
Our Price: $2,795.00
Sale Price: $2,516.00

Gorgeous Japanese half-mizuya dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Rich dark finish on a 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 and glass doors. Multiple and varied drawers offer additional storage options. Lovely warabite-style metalwork. A dramatic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  34.75" high, 69.5" wide, 17.5" deep.
Japanese Clothing Tansu, Red Lacquer
Japanese Clothing Tansu, Red Lacquer - TJ8N202A
SOLD
Our Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $716.00

Impressive Japanese lacquer isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu with optional wood stand, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Beautiful chest features rich lacquer finish on lightweight kiri wood. Charming metalwork featuring kakute-style handles. Deep, long drawers offer generous storage space. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. (For companion piece see item TJ8N202B).  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  26.5" high w/stand, 20.25 high w/out, 34.5" wide, 17" deep.
Japanese Lacquer Clothing Tansu
Japanese Lacquer Clothing Tansu - TJ8N202B
Our Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $716.00

Striking Japanese lacquer isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Beautiful chest features rich lacquer finish on lightweight kiri wood. Charming metalwork featuring kakute-style handles. Deep, long drawers offer generous storage space. A fine example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Comes with optional wood stand.  (For companion piece see item TJ8N202A). Very good condition.  Dimensions:  26.5" high w/stand, 21.75 high w/out, 34.5" wide, 17" deep.
Japanese Sword Tansu, Katana Dansu
Japanese Sword Tansu, Katana Dansu - TJ8N203
Our Price: $2,495.00
Sale Price: $2,246.00

Exceptional 19th-century Japanese katana dansu or sword chest tansu, late Edo-early Meiji period, c. 1800-1912. Beautifully fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. This substantial tansu features two ample full-length sword drawers and a smaller one for accessories. Traditional metalwork includes gracefully curving hirute handles and rectangular lockplates. Comes with optional wood stand.  An excellent period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions:  24" high w/stand, 12" high w/o stand, 43.5" wide, 12" deep.
Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Keyaki
Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Keyaki Accents - JC8N1810
Our Price: $5,295.00

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.
   
 
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