Japanese Tansu Style Console Chest Custom-Order Reference

Japanese Tansu Style Console Chest

This custom-order reference example is a Japanese tansu style console chest and is shown here for inspiration only; the pictured piece is not available for purchase. The documented specifications identify it as a 72-inch-wide console chest in elm wood with a golden oak finish, combining long horizontal storage with the clean, architectural look associated with tansu-inspired furniture.

In plain terms, tansu refers to traditional Japanese cabinetry and chests designed for practical storage. This console chest adapts that look into a low, wide form suitable for use along a wall, in a hallway, or as a media and display cabinet. The photographed example shows a broad top over a row of small upper drawers and larger lower sliding-front storage sections, with dark hardware that emphasizes the linear front design.

Design Details

The front presents a balanced arrangement with multiple small drawers across the top and larger compartmented storage below. The lower section features slatted sliding panels, a detail that gives the chest its distinctive rhythm while keeping the overall appearance visually light for a piece of this width. The low profile and extended top surface make it practical as a console while preserving the character of Japanese-inspired case furniture.

Documented Specifications

• SKU#: 090306
• Object Type: Japanese tansu style console chest
• Measurements: 72”W x 15”D x 27 1/2”H
• Material: Elm Wood
• Finish: Golden Oak Finish

Reference Use

This page is maintained as a permanent Eastern Classics reference example of custom work. It is intended to document the form, proportions, and finish of this particular console chest design.

For questions about a related custom project, please contact Eastern Classics.