Transoms (Ranma)

Ranma were built into a house in between rooms above the doors. This allowed air to flow between rooms. Ranma are always double-sided and are usually intricately carved using Japanese Cedar (Sugi). They are almost always framed so require little post-purchase costs. Ranma are still being made today and can cost well over $1000 per piece. They are often made in pairs but never with the same image. Most of our ranma are ca. 1890 ~ 1930. Prices vary depending on the intricacy of the carving and the thickness of the sugi.

Ideas for use include; bed-heads, wall-hangings, table-tops or use them as transoms if building into your house or patio.

Delivery Charges for most transoms*
Destination		Removalist/m³**	Courier/piece***
NSW	Sydney, Illawarra, Southern Highlands	$130	$26 ~ $30
	Blue Mountains	$180 ~	$40
	Gosford to Tweed Heads (Highway)	$230	$30 ~ $40
	Albury to Yass	$230	$40 ~ $58
	Other Areas	$250 ~	$58 ~
ACT	Canberra	$130	$40
VIC	Wodonga to Warrnambool via Melbourne (Highway)	$230	$40 ~ $54
VIC	Other Areas	$250 ~	$43 ~ $64
QLD	Coolongatta to Noosa Heads (Highway)	$230	$40
QLD	Other Areas	$250 ~	$43 ~ $58
SA	Mt Gambier to Adelaide	$330	$43
TAS	Hobart, Launceston to Devonport	$365	$58
WA	Perth	$435	$58
Areas not listed		$POA	$54 ~ $80

*These are the average sized pieces. Larger/smaller transoms may cost more/less with a courier.

**Removalist prices are quoted on a volume rate (per m³or part there of) and are cumulative across our entire range

***Courier prices are quoted on a piece rate.

We always recommend using a removalist rather than a courier. However, all care is taken in packaging but no responsibility is accepted for any damage caused by couriers. Insurance is an optional extra ($6/$100).

To purchase any items please call 02 4871 1388 during business hours (Thu - Mon (10am - 5pm)) or email first to make sure it is available and then call back during business hours. Credit card payments can be made over the telephone, otherwise you may deposit into our bank account. Details available upon request.