Japanese Style Elmwood Step Tansu Asian Accent Chests And Cabinets by China Furniture and Arts Houzz

Dimensions: 45"W x 14"D x 57.5"H

• Material: Solid elmwood
• Hand rubbed stain
• Brass hardware
• Double sided， both sides are identical and reversible
• Minimal assembly required
• White glove service available
• Not to be used as stairs

Tansus are a type of wooden furniture that originated from the Edo period (1603- 1868) in Japan. The step tansu in particular was created to serve a specific purpose: compact， yet easily accessible storage. Japanese homeowners were taxed according to the amount of livable space in their home. As a result， the Japanese people gravitated towards furniture that focused on subtlety， rather than luxury. Adopted from an ingenious 19th century Japanese design， this step tansu is not only a historically resonant piece， but echoes the subtlety that the Japanese held in such high regard. This is a versatile piece: perfect for storage or as a room divider.