Japanese Tansu Style Desk Custom-Order Reference in Elm Wood

This custom-order Japanese tansu style desk is shown here as a reference example and is not available for purchase.

Documented as a Japanese Tansu Style Desk, this piece combines a broad writing surface with built-in pedestal storage on both sides. Its listed specifications are 62”W x 20”D x 30”H, with elm wood construction and a natural finish.

Design

The desk draws on tansu styling, using a practical cabinet-and-drawer arrangement beneath a clean rectangular top. One pedestal features a paneled cabinet door with two small drawers above, while the other includes two small upper drawers over two larger drawers. Dark metal pulls add contrast against the natural wood grain, and the open center knee space keeps the form functional as a desk.

Materials & Finish

The manually documented material for this custom-order example is elm wood, finished in a natural tone that highlights the active grain pattern across the drawer fronts, door panel, and top.

Specifications

• Type: Japanese tansu style desk
• SKU: 120210
• Dimensions: 62”W x 20”D x 30”H
• Material: Elm wood
• Finish: Natural finish

What does tansu style mean here?

Tansu is a Japanese term commonly used for cabinetry and storage furniture. In this desk, tansu style refers to the integrated drawer-and-cabinet layout and the straightforward hardware-forward design adapted for desk use.

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