Step Tansu
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Japanese Step Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Japanese step tansu in two sections with 4 drawers and two sets of sliding doors and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Cypress
Full Size Japanese Mid Century Step Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
Full size mid-century Japanese step tansu with ironwork hardware, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Rare Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Stepped Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A rare mid 19th C. Japanese tansu in raw stripped cedar.
Stepped on one end originally for access
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
H 29.34 in W 68.71 in D 24.41 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
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
large step tansu, known as kaidan-dansu, which doubled as a low staircase to reach overhead storage
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fine and Substantial Japanese Keyaki 'Elm' Step Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality late Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood kaidan or step tansu in two parts, the small
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Elm, Pine
Japanese Step Tansu Two Sided Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 2020 Japanese two-sided Tansu style cabinets and base pieces in stained wood with black iron
Category
2010s Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Fine Antique Cabinet Step Tansu, Meiji Period, 1870s-1890s, Fab Storage
Located in South Burlington, VT
An antique 6-step cabinet "kaidan" with 9 drawers and storage compartments and with original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 79.58 in W 67 in D 33.5 in
Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Medium sized double-sided step tansu (drawers open on both sides).
Category
20th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Dark hued, elmwood step tansu, double-sided. Available in various sizes and hues.
Category
20th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Step Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
2 section black lacquer with rubbed edge step tansu. Plenty of storage with drawers and sliding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Elmwood Step Tansu in traditional Japanese style, with multiple drawers and cabinets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Black Step Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary 2 sided black lacquer elmwood step tansu. 4 pieces including the base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Two-Level Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Modifiable two-level step tansu. Dimensions when stacked as stairs (Image 7) 71" H x 72" L x 20" D.
Category
20th Century Korean Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Double-Sided Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Black elmwood step tansu, with double-sided drawers and gold colored trim. Available in burgundy as
Category
20th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Brass
New Japanese Double-Sided Step Tansu
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful new step Tansu was a Japanese original. Ours feature 2 separate, removable pieces. The
Category
2010s Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tansu
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Japanese 3 Part Step Tansu
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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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