Oriental Furniture This emperor tansu Chinese chest from Oriental Furniture is a great piece to proudly display in any home, office, or area! Featuring solid elm wood construction, this Chinese chest is hand lacquered with a warm walnut finish, has fully lacquered black iron hardware, and unique black iron symbols referring to happiness and joy in the home. Bring a little bit of the good life into your home and live like a Chinese emperor once did with this lovely tansu chest!