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Tansu: Traditional Japanese Cabinetry
WHAT ARE TANSU?
Their purpose in the past and present.
TRADITIONAL DESIGNS, WOODS and FINISHES
TANSU IN YOUR HOME
Using Tansu in your western home.
TANSU HISTORY
A brief history on the origins of Tansu.
SELECTING A TANSU
Thoughts on selecting the right Tansu.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Comparing Tansu & Shaker cabinetry.
Purpose/Importance of Hardware
Ship's Chests - A Superb Anomoly
How I Came To Buy My First Tansu
