Japanese Tansu Style Book Chest Custom-Order Reference in Ash Wood

Japanese Tansu Style Book Chest

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

This large book chest follows Japanese tansu style furniture traditions in a format designed for book and display storage. The documented specifications identify the piece as ash wood with a clear finish, measuring 110”W x 16”D x 64”H. Its broad, low-profile case and sliding-door arrangement give it the calm, architectural presence often associated with tansu-inspired cabinetry.

In plain English, tansu refers to traditional Japanese cabinetry and chests made for practical household storage. In this custom-order example, that influence is expressed through a rectilinear case, multiple lower drawers, and wide sliding panels that help conceal or reveal the interior as needed.

Design and Function

The chest is scaled for a substantial wall installation and is intended for books and related household storage. The images show a long cabinet with four lower drawers and wide sliding door panels above, creating flexible access to the central shelving area while maintaining a clean, ordered appearance. The light-toned wood and clear finish keep the grain visible and suit the understated tansu-style design.

This reference piece demonstrates how a book chest can combine enclosed storage with open shelving for books or display objects. The sliding-door format is especially useful where swing-out doors would take up extra room in front of the cabinet.

Specifications

• SKU: 170203
• Object: Japanese tansu style book chest
• Measurements: 110”W x 16”D x 64”H
• Material: Ash Wood
• Finish: Clear Finish

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