Japanese Step Tansu (Staircase)
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chests developed during the late Edo period and served a dual purpose,
serving as a set of stairs as well as built-in storage compartments for
merchandise. Merchants and their families lived both at the back of the
house and upstairs, while their shop was close to the street front. The
street entrance was hung with a noren (doorway curtain) advertising the
nature of the business they conducted.
The Japanese Step
Tansu (Kaidan
Tansu) has been a long time favourite for many years in Japanese as well as in western
households. In old days, the Kaidan Tansu was really used to get from one floor to the
next.
The large Step Tansu is beautifully finished and elaborate on all sides. It is suitable for use as a room
divider or can be placed against a wall. Hinges and ornaments are made of massive cast
iron or brass.
The compartments behind the swinging or sliding doors are suitable as storage room for tableware and
glasses or a bar. Small adds such as napkins or cutlery will find place in the
drawers. Divided into 3 pieces the appearance of this unit can be changed to suit individual
needs. The ideal alternative to traditional western style living room furniture.
The small or medium size step tansu is the ideal furniture add if floor space is limited.
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08K-02 |
Step Tansu |
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| 7 steps, total of 12 drawers of
different size |
| 1 compartment with
door |
| 2 compartments with sliding doors |
| brass ornaments, hinges and
handles |
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| Width in cm: |
149 |
| Depth in cm: |
41 |
| Height in cm: |
164 |
| Availability: |
on stock in Switzerland |
| Price: |
CHF
3200.-- Currency
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