Japanese Taishō Period Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique staircase tansu cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding doors and brown patina.
Wood
19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and single door.
Wood
Kaidan Tansu Japanese Stair Chest, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in richly patinated wood, it combines functional storage with the architectural elegance of a compact staircase. Each step hides multiple drawers and compartments, showcasing...
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
The architecturally organised structure consists of three staircase-like drawers at the bottom, the fronts of which are designed in a discreet brickwork marquetry.
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-Century Italian Brutalist Side Tables Iron-Glass-Nickel by Banci, Firenze
Located in Salzburg, AT
The so-called "flag cabinet" had the shape of a staircase and featured brass drawers, silver-cast brass ball feet and a brass flag on a pyramid-shaped top.
Metal, Iron, Nickel
Japanese Staircase Chest (kaidan dansu)
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese staircase chest, kaidan dansu from the Hokuriku Region.
Japanese Meiji Tansu Staircase with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
This very large staircase Tansu is in two parts ( 104 cm + 128 cm) and features convenient stepped storage capacity with sliding doors and multiple drawers.
Elm, Pine
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H 80 in W 64.5 in D 31.5 in
Oversized Japanese Meiji 19th Century Staircase Tansu with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized antique 19th century Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the Meiji period, with doors and drawers.
Wood
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H 35 in W 34.5 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu in Japanese Style with Four Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese staircase tansu in Japanese style from the mid 20th century, with four drawers and double-door cabinet.
Wood
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H 16.15 in W 47.25 in D 29.93 in
Italian Mid-Century Sofa Table in Emerald Green Mirrored Glass by Banci 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Salzburg, AT
The so-called "flag cabinet" had the shape of a staircase and featured brass drawers, silver-cast brass ball feet and a brass flag on a pyramid-shaped top.
Brass
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H 28 in W 27 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Javanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet in Japanese Style with Four Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Javanese vintage staircase tansu cabinet in Japanese style from the mid-20th century, with four drawers.
Wood
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H 26 in W 16 in D 8 in
19th Century Japanese Staircase Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and doors.
Wood
Unique Campaign Staircase Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting small staircase pedestal with symmetrical drawers and campaign-style hardware.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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