Japanese tansu step chest

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An example of a Japanese Kaidan Tansu (step cabinet) installed in a room. Description from pinterest.com. I searched for this on bing.com/images Storage Stairs, Tiny House Stairs, Staircase Storage, Ancient Japan, Japan Home, Asian Furniture, Japanese Furniture, Stair Steps, Stair Storage

When one thinks of traditional Japan, many images come to mind: cherry blossoms, folding screens of gold, formidable swords, rustic tea bowls. These items reflect a profound depth of aesthetic concern and are infused with cultural meaning. There is a less well known subject of Japan’s aesthetic and craft heritage: its cabinetry. Japanese antique cabinetry is known as tansu. Tansu is a collective term denoting a vast array of cabinet designs for a myriad of uses. These include ship’s strong…

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