Japanese Tansu Style Display Chest
This custom-order reference piece is shown for inspiration and documentation and is not available for purchase. Designed in a Japanese tansu style, this large display chest combines the practical function of a cabinet for presentation and storage with a clean, architectural wood frame and glazed sliding doors.
Reference Overview
The documented specifications identify this piece as a Japanese Tansu Style Display Chest measuring 108"W x 22"D x 78"H, made of ash wood and rose wood with a clear finish. The front is arranged in two stacked cabinet sections with multiple sliding glass-panel doors, allowing displayed contents to remain visible while protected inside. In plain English, tansu refers to traditional Japanese cabinetry and chests, and this example adapts that look into a large-scale display form.
The overall design emphasizes long horizontal lines, generous shelving, and a balanced grid of muntins across the doors. The upper and lower sections create a substantial presentation surface suited to books, ceramics, textiles, or other collected objects, while the clear finish keeps attention on the wood grain and the cabinet's disciplined proportions.
Documented Specifications
- SKU#: 130103
- Object Type: Japanese Tansu Style Display Chest
- Measurements: 108"W x 22"D x 78"H
- Material: Ash Wood and Rose Wood
- Finish: Clear Finish
Design Notes
Visible details include broad case proportions, rectilinear framing, and a multi-door sliding front that gives the cabinet a composed, orderly appearance. The interior shelving is arranged for display use, and the two-tier structure adds height and visual presence without changing the cabinet's straightforward function. This custom example is especially useful as a reference for clients interested in substantial Japanese-style display cabinetry with a light, natural wood presentation.
What makes this piece “tansu style”?
Here, the term refers to a cabinet that draws on the look of traditional Japanese case furniture through its clean wood construction, strong horizontal structure, and practical compartment-based design, while serving as a display cabinet rather than a small chest of drawers.
Is this item available for purchase?
No. This page documents a past custom-order example kept as a permanent reference. If you would like to discuss a related project, please contact Eastern Classics.
