Japanese Glass-Door Book Tansu — 8 Drawers, Modern Revival (SKU: BT3)

Reproduction Japanese Glass-Door Book Tansu — 8 Drawers, Modern Revival (SKU BT3)
Crafted simplicity, where tradition meets everyday elegance

Inspired by the timeless craftsmanship of Mizuya Tansu and Shodana, this modern reproduction of a Japanese book chest is a harmonious blend of functional beauty and heritage design. With its clean-lined silhouette, this piece revives the spirit of early 20th-century cabinetry, bringing order, calm, and aesthetic grace to your home. It invites not only books and objects of study but also the rituals of quiet living—tea, writing, reflection.

The glass-paned sliding doors evoke the classic textures of hand-pressed glass once seen in old Kyoto homes, while the eight small drawers lend it an air of curiosity and care—each handle a gesture of intentional design. Use it in a study, reading nook, or dining space to organize books, ceramics, or zakka objects that tell your own story. Though newly made, it carries the soul of wabi-sabi, with reverence for time-tested form and the quiet beauty of purposeful spaces.

Origin: Japan
Era: Contemporary (modern reproduction)
Material: Hardwood with textured glass panels
Use: Book storage, display cabinet, or multi-purpose organizer
Features: 2 clear glass sliding doors, 2 textured glass sliding doors, 8 small drawers, traditional iron pulls (Finish: clear or teak)
Dimensions: 55"W x 16"D x 66"H
Condition: Excellent (new, handcrafted)

A piece of enduring charm, this tansu bridges generations—crafted for today, but rooted in the rhythm of the past.