Japanese Tansu Style Merchant Chest Custom-Order Reference

Custom-order reference example: This pictured Japanese Tansu Style Merchant Chest is shown for inspiration and is not available for purchase. The documented design combines re-claimed wood, a rosewood finish, and a tall multi-drawer merchant-chest form with decorative dark metal hardware.

Japanese Tansu Style Merchant Chest

In Japanese furniture, tansu refers broadly to cabinetry and chests designed for practical storage. This merchant-chest style example is arranged as a vertical case with several smaller drawers above and larger drawers below, a layout well suited to organizing a range of contents while keeping a compact footprint.

The documented specifications identify this piece as made from re-claimed wood with a rosewood finish. The photographed example shows a warm reddish-brown surface, prominent grain patterns, and dark hardware details including corner mounts, drawer pulls, and ornamental escutcheon-style plates that reinforce the tansu-inspired look.

The tall proportions and graduated drawer arrangement give the chest a strong architectural presence while supporting everyday storage use. The upper drawers offer smaller compartments, while the lower drawers provide larger storage areas within the same cabinet body.

Specifications

• SKU: 200209
• Type: Japanese Tansu Style Merchant Chest
• Measurements: 26”W x 17”D x 42”H
• Material: Re-claimed Wood
• Finish: Rosewood Finish

This custom-order reference page is part of Eastern Classics' archive of past and representative work. If you would like to discuss a similar custom project, please contact Eastern Classics.