Japanese Tansu Style Merchant Chest Custom-Order Reference in Kiri Wood

Japanese Tansu Style Merchant Chest

Custom-order reference example; the pictured piece is shown for inspiration and is not available for purchase.

This Japanese tansu style merchant chest is a compact storage cabinet made in kiri wood with a honey finish. The documented measurements are 30W x 23 1/2D x 32H, giving it the proportions of a useful chest for organized household or shop storage while maintaining the bold, hardware-accented look associated with tansu-inspired furniture.

The front combines multiple drawer sizes with a central sliding-door compartment, a practical arrangement often associated with merchant chest designs. In plain terms, tansu refers to traditional Japanese cabinetry and chests designed for storage, and this custom-order example adapts that visual language into a versatile cabinet format.

Visible design details include a warm honey-toned wood body, contrasting dark corner and edge hardware accents, curved drawer pulls, and a slatted pair of sliding doors at the center. The side-mounted ring handles and raised base continue the tansu-style look while supporting the chest's functional, architectural presence.

Specifications

• SKU: 120510
• Object Type: Japanese tansu style merchant chest
• Measurements: 30W x 23 1/2D x 32H
• Material: Kiri Wood
• Finish: Honey Finish

Design Notes

This reference piece features an upper drawer, a central compartment with sliding doors, and lower drawers, creating a balanced facade with varied storage options. The dark hardware-style trim at the corners and drawer divisions emphasizes the classic tansu-inspired construction aesthetic without overwhelming the clean lines of the wood grain.

If you are considering a similar custom project, please contact Eastern Classics to discuss a piece inspired by this reference example.