Playboy's Bazaar

January, 1957

Tansu, Anyone?Tansu, of course, is the Japanese monicker for these two-drawer stacking chests crafted of fire- and moisture-resistant Kiriwood. Each is 16-1/2"x 30" x 20-1/2" high with iron hardware that gives it a rugged look. The chests originated in the Orient circa 749 A.D., are still a steal at $163 the pair, ppd. Richard Gump, Dept. 22, 250 Post St., San Francisco, Calif.Keeper of the CheeseEven the best of the old smelly loses its flavor unless stored under just such a chee...