Tansu are traditional Japanese mobile storage cabinets. Tansu are commonly used for the storage of clothing, particularly kimono. Tansu were first recorded in the Genroku era …

2021年9月10日 · Tansu are traditional portable storage chests from Japan. In Japanese traditional houses, there were no fixed chairs, tables, or pieces of furniture in the living space. …

Kuraya offers a wide selection of fine Japanese tansu, furniture, and antique collectibles from the 18th-19th Century. Each item is hand picked in Japan by our owner and shipped directly to the …

Straddling a line between furniture and folk art, tansu developed from the Japanese need for storage that would not clutter their small living spaces. Accordingly, most tansu are portable …

2025年1月30日 · From modern Japanese dresser to versatile tansu chests, every piece is designed to match your style and needs. Whether it’s a bold statement or subtle …

Japanese tansu are available in many shapes, sizes and uses. Made up of a combination of drawers and sliding doors, tansu were designed to accommodate a variety of different uses.

2025年1月15日 · Explore the rich history of Japanese tansu chests, their origins in the Edo period, craftsmanship, types, and modern revival. Discover timeless pieces that embody cultural …

Tansu are the wooden boxes and chests that originated in Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868). The woodworking traditions of Japan date back as far as the Shinto shrines at Ise from the 5th …

Tansu as a distinct category can be defined as flexibly jointed cabinetry, originally of Japanese origin, designed to be mobile through the use of attached wheels, hardware for carrying or …

2020年1月19日 · See six of the most common types of antique tansu, a form of Japanese chest that served as storage furniture for homes and businesses.