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 (1688–1704) of the Edo period (1603–1867).

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. Tansu were intended as mobile cabinetry, and used …

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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 chests made to be kept in storage lofts or kuras (fireproof storehouses).

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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 heritage and artisanal excellence.

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.

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 century A.D. to the portrait sculpture of the Kamakure period (1185-1333).

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 protruding horizontal upper rails for lifting.

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.