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Tansu Step Chest

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"
Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

$2,975Sale Price|30% Off

H 38 in W 90.5 in D 19.5 in

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Meiji style Tansu step chest, etagere or storage cabinet. Made from beautiful elm with

Category

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Materials

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Vintage Japanese Tansu Step Chest
Vintage Japanese Tansu Step Chest

Vintage Japanese Tansu Step Chest

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H 67 in W 64.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Japanese Tansu Step Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage 20th Century Japanese Tansu Step Chest in walnut with Mortise and Tenon joinery and

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s
Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s

Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s

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H 24 in W 27 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets

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Japanese Step Tansu Double Sided
Japanese Step Tansu Double Sided

Japanese Step Tansu Double Sided

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H 32 in W 28.75 in D 14 in

Japanese Step Tansu Double Sided

Located in Somis, CA

This is a wonderful double-sided Japanese Step Tansu chest. Full storage capacity with 7 drawers of

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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Questions About Tansu Step Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.