Japanese Tansu Style Book Chest Custom-Order Reference

Japanese Tansu Style Book Chest

This custom-order reference piece is a Japanese tansu style book chest with a documented ash wood construction and clear finish. The pictured example is shown for reference and inspiration and is not available for purchase. Its design combines open shelving, sliding-door storage, and lower drawers in a format suited to books and display.

Design

In Japanese furniture, tansu refers broadly to cabinet and chest forms designed for practical storage. This book chest interprets that tradition in a tall, architectural case with clean lines, exposed wood grain, recessed pulls on the sliding panels, and dark metal drawer hardware. The front includes two lower drawers, open shelves on one side, and a sliding-door compartment on the other, with slatted detail that adds texture while maintaining the airy look associated with tansu-inspired cabinetry.

Function

The combination of open and enclosed storage makes this form especially useful as a book chest. Open shelves keep frequently used books or objects visible and accessible, while the sliding-door section helps conceal part of the contents without requiring the clearance of hinged doors. The lower drawers add separate storage for smaller items.

Specifications

• Type: Japanese tansu style book chest
• SKU: 130111
• Measurements: 50"W x 16"D x 60"H
• Material: Ash
• Finish: Clear Finish

Reference Example

This page documents a past custom-order example from Eastern Classics for permanent reference. If you would like to discuss a related custom project, please contact Eastern Classics.