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 Transom, Handcarved Ranma, - JC8S2647

Our Price: $995.00

Exceptional Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Scenic motif features elegant pine bough. Skillfully carved with great detail. Sturdy, warmly colored 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 gorgeous decorative accents in any setting. One of a pair (see item JC8S2648). �Buy one or both! Very good condition. Dimensions: 67� x 17� (170 x 43 cm).

Japanese Ranma, Handcarved Transom - JC8S2648

Our Price: $995.00

Elegant Japanese handcarved wood ranma, early 20th-century. Scenic motif features graceful, blossoming plum tree. Skillfully carved with great detail. Sturdy, warmly colored 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 gorgeous decorative accents in any setting. One of a pair (see item JC8S2647). �Buy one or both! Very good condition with minor loss which does not detract from overall impression. �Dimensions: 67� x 17� (170 x 43 cm).

Japanese Kitchen Tansu - Haicho Food Cabinet

Japanese Kitchen Tansu - Haicho Food Cabinet - TC8892

Our Price: $995.00

Charming Japanese mizuya-dansu kitchen chest tansu or haicho food cabinet, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies but with its interior shelves could work as a great getabako shoe tansu as well! Wonderful combination of cedar and cypress woods. �Abundant storage space in paper-lined cupboard housed by sliding paneled doors. A subtle work of traditional Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. �Dimensions: 28.25� high, 31.5� wide, 16.75� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood Isho - TJ14L9B

Our 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 circular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand. �Very good condition. Dimensions: 26.5� high w/stand, 36� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Shiga Style Mizuya

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Shiga Style Mizuya - TJ13E6

Our Price: $4,995.00

Outstanding Japanese two-section Shiga style mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Warm, golden cedar, sturdy cypress with richly grained keyaki wiid accents. Dramatic, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by several sets of sliding, iron-studded 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. A fantastic example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. �Very good condition. �Dimensions: 65.5� high, 72.5� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Half-Mizuya Dansu Chest

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Half-Mizuya Dansu Chest - TJ14E13B

Our Price: $2,295.00

Dazzling Japanese 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 beautiful keyaki (zelkova) woods. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space in roomy cupboards housed by richly grained sliding paneled doors. Multiple 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 sublime example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. �Very good condition. �Dimensions: 38� high w/stand, 47.25� wide, 17.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood Isho - TJ14L9A

Our Price: $795.00

Handsome Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Bold, traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers and small cabinet at base offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand. �Very good condition. Dimensions: 26.5� high w/stand, 36� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya with Varied Design - TJ11E6A

Our Price: $2,295.00

Outstanding 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, cypress and richly grained keyaki woods. Configuration offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by sliding paneled doors. Multiple drawers offer additional storage options. Distinctive warabite style drawer pulls. A truly stunning work of traditional Japanese kitchen tansu craftsmanship. �Very good condition. �Dimensions: 44� high w/stand, 47.5� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Cabinet - TJ11E6B

Our Price: $1,795.00

Handsome Japanese mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Wonderful combination of cedar and cypress woods. Abundant storage space in large slatted cupboard housed by sliding paneled doors. A wonderful work of traditional Japanese kitchen tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. �Dimensions: 36� high, 47.5� wide, 18� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Handcrafted Metalwork - TJ13L6A

Our Price: $795.00

Charming Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri and cedar woods. �Bold, traditional metalwork features handcrafted circular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. � Comes with customized wood stand. �(For companion piece see item TJ13L6B). Very good condition. Dimensions: 25� high, 36� wide, 15.25� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Rare Decorative Metalwork - TJ13L6B

Our Price: $795.00

Fine Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri and cedar woods. �Bold, traditional metalwork features handcrafted circular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers for generous storage space and small cabinet offers further options. � Comes with customized wood stand. �(For companion piece see item TJ13L6A). Very good condition. Dimensions: 25� high, 36� wide, 15.25� deep.

Japanese Tea or Kitchen Tansu, Cha-dansu or Mizuya

Japanese Tea or Kitchen Tansu, Cha-dansu or Mizuya - TJ14F4

Our Price: $1,295.00

Enchanting Japanese kitchen or tea tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Delightful combination of kiri (paulownia), cedar and dramatic, richly grained keyaki (zelkova) woods. Fabulous design accents include glass and wood paneled sliders, various drawers and customized wood stand. Light, graceful metalwork adds to the overall appeal of this refined piece. A truly beautiful example of traditional tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 37� high w/stand, 34� wide, 11.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Isho-Dansu

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu - TJ15L17A

Our Price: $795.00

Dramatic Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking chest fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Exceptional traditional metalwork features rectangular lockplates and mokko style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand. (For companion piece see item TJ15L17B). Very good condition. Dimensions: 26� high, 36.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Isho-Dansu - TJ15L17B

Our Price: $795.00

Striking Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dramatic chest fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Exceptional traditional metalwork features rectangular lockplates and mokko 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 TJ15L17A). Very good condition. Dimensions: 26� high, 36.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Dark Isho-Dansu

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Dark Isho-Dansu - TJ15L9A

Our Price: $795.00

Handsome Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods with rich, dark finish. �Bold, traditional metalwork features rectangular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand. �(For companion piece see item TJ15L62A). Very good condition. Dimensions: 25.5� high, 38� wide, 17� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Black Isho-Dansu

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Black Isho-Dansu - TJ15L9B

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Our 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 Isho-Dansu Chest, Kiri Wood Clothing Tansu

Japanese Isho-Dansu Chest, Kiri Wood Clothing Tansu - TJ15L31A

Our Price: $795.00

Beautiful Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Bold, traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and heavy hirute style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing in charming fan shape surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers and a pair of smaller ones offer generous storage space. A delightful and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand. �Very good condition. Dimensions: 26.5� high w/stand, 34.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Isho-Dansu Chest, Kiri Clothing Tansu - TJ15L31B

Our Price: $795.00

LovelyJapanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned wholly of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. �Bold, traditional metalwork features circular lockplates and heavy hirute style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing in charming fan shape surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers offer generous storage space. A delightful and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Comes with customized wood stand. �Very good condition. Dimensions: 26.5� high w/stand, 34.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu, Cedar - TJ9I1

Our Price: $995.00

Rustic Japanese getabako or 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. Lovely decorative design throughout with traditional bamboo slats. Very good condition. Dimensions: 35� high, 28� wide, 14� deep.

Japanese Getabako Tansu, Shoe Storage Chest - TJ14I2

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. A vertical cabinet provides space for umbrellas and other tall items. Very good condition. Dimensions: 35� high, 30� wide, 12.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Fine Metalwork - TJ13L6P

Our Price: $1,595.00

Wonderful two-piece Japanese isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri and cedar woods. �Bold, traditional metalwork features handcrafted circular lockplates and heavy warabite style drawer pulls. Decorative bracketing surrounds the entire piece. �Long, deep drawers for generous storage space and small cabinet offers further options. � Very good condition. Dimensions: 39� high, 36� wide, 15.25� deep.

Japanese Ko Tansu, Small Art Deco Chest - TC87185

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Our Price: $695.00

Lovely Japanese cherry and cedar wood ko-dansu or small chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Traditionally used to store small keepsakes. �Today serves as a wonderful piece for the bedside or as an attractive chest in any room. �Delightful Art Deco impression. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11.5� high, 22� wide, 9.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Handforged Metalwork - TC87186

Our Price: $1,895.00

Bold 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) and richly grained cedar 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 sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 45� high, 31.5� wide, 16.5� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Two-tone Mizuya Chest - TC87187

Our Price: $3,495.00

Eye-catching one-section Japanese mizuya-dansu or kitchen chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Warm, golden cedar, sturdy cypress and richly grained keyaki (zelkova) woods. Striking construction offers abundant storage space in large cupboards housed by sliding paneled doors. Roomy drawers below 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. A striking example of superb Japanese tansu craftsmanship. �Very good condition. �Dimensions: 68.5� high, 70� wide, 20.5� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Cypress & Cedar Mizuya

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Cypress and Cedar Mizuya - TC87188

Our Price: $3,295.00

Rustic 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 with richly grained keyaki wiid accents. Subtle, 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: 68.5� high, 69.5� wide, 18.5� deep.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Lacquer Isho Dansu

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Lacquer Isho Dansu - TC87189

Our Price: $2,495.00

Beautiful one-section Japanese lacquer clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking, wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout. �Chest fashioned entirely of richly grained cedar and keyaki (zelkova) woods. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage. A stunning, functional piece and a fine addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions: 39.5� high, 42� wide, 16.75� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Rustic Mizuya-Dansu

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Rustic Mizuya-Dansu - TC62711

Our Price: $2,695.00

Delightful one-piece Japanese kitchen chest display tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fabulous varied design, with rustic open-faced cabinet. Warm, golden cypress, sturdy cedar and dramatic keyaki (zelkova) woods. Charming, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space. Subtle 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: 65.75� high, 35� wide, 15.5� deep.

Japanese Tea Tansu, Persimmon and Cherry Wood Cha-Dansu

Japanese Tea Tansu, Persimmon & Cherry Cha-Dansu - TC62713

Our Price: $1,995.00

Fantastic Japanese two-section tea tansu, early 20th century. Gorgeous, rich graining visible throughout, seen in this splendid cherry, persimmon and kiri wood example of the traditional tea tansu. Fabulous design accents within the central display area include textile-covered panels and sinuous shelf. Traditionally used to store/display items associated with the tea ceremony, this elegant chest features several sets of sliding panels as well as roomy drawers as alternate options for enclosed storage. Light, graceful metalwork adds to the overall elegance of this refined piece. A truly beautiful example of traditional tea tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 65.5� high, 39.5� wide, 13.5� deep.

Japanese Low Table, Kamakura Negoro Lacquer

Japanese Low Table, Kamakura Negoro Lacquer - TC62714

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Our Price: $1,295.00

Large and dynamic Japanese low table, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. �Richly carved in Kamakura traditional fashion and finished in Negoro lacquer. Substantial, useful size. �Very good condition. A rare find! �Dimensions: 13� high, 71� wide, 38� deep.

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Dansu Chest

Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Mizuya Dansu Chest - TC6271

Our Price: $4,395.00

Rustic 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 with richly grained keyaki (zelkova) wood accents. Elegant construction offers abundant storage space in large and smaller cupboards housed by sliding paneled doors of glass and wood. Lovely warabite-style metalwork, named for the warabi, a Japanese mountain fern, as they follow the same curving arc found in nature. A truly stunning work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and a lovely example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 68.5� high, 69.5� wide, 18� deep.

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