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Tansu Primer
This 4-page article by tansu expert David Jackson describes the history and function of a type of Japanese furniture known as the tansu chest. Japanese homes have traditionally been relatively free of furniture. Wooden tansu chests are an exception, and they are perhaps the best-known form of Japanese furniture. If you are interested in Japanese antiques, tansu ought to be on your radar screen. The Japanese tansu chest is one of those traditional Japanese furniture designs that looks stunning in any setting.
