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What is a step Tansu?
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A step Tansu is also known as a step Tansu chest. It originated in Japan with simplistic design and multi-purpose use. Step Tansu has a storage chest that doubles as a staircase to climb to higher-level rooms. Add aesthetic appeal to your home decor with a step Tansu chest or other storage pieces from 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A late 19th C. Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Of Small proportions.
Constructed in cedar with seven individual paper lined drawers and original iron hardware.
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Crafted during the late Meiji era (1868–1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character.
Category
Antique 1870s Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912).
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
