Step Tansu
A Korean Step Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Korean step tansu, also known as "pyung sang," are traditional Korean furniture pieces designed for
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Full Size Japanese Mid Century Step Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
Full size mid-century Japanese step tansu with ironwork hardware, circa 1960s
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Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tansu step chest / television storage cabinet. Purchased in Japan and shipped back in 2008
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H 48 in W 125 in D 25 in
19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japan during the 19th century, this staircase tansu features a convenient stepped storage unit
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 25 in D 16 in
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on the furniture they purchased.
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H 16.03 in W 20.48 in D 6.3 in
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Step Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the step tansu you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, elm and hardwood, every step tansu was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect step tansu — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A step tansu, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Step Tansu?
A step tansu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.
Questions About Step Tansu
- What is a step Tansu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
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