{"product_id":"curio_wood-work_furniture_fynd-0000164","title":"Chest of drawers \/ Folk art style \/ Japanese style, stairs, Asian, storage, vintage \/ [Antiques]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis folk art-style stair chest of drawers has a beautiful contrast between the deep reddish-brown wood and the black iron decorative hardware. The drawers and cupboards arranged in stages like a staircase are a design that embodies the wisdom of the Japanese people born in the townhouses of the Edo period. This furniture, which incorporates storage under the stairs to make effective use of narrow spaces, is also known as the ``box staircase,'' and it became popular mainly in townhouses in the Kansai region. Each drawer has an ornate metal handle, and the corners are decorated with sturdy iron hardware. The sliding door in the middle has a lattice-like design, giving it a rustic yet formal appearance that is typical of folk art furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stair chest of drawers is a unique Japanese storage furniture that was created in the early Edo period and was devised to make the most of limited space. The unique shape of the townhouses at the time was created because the land was small and the space under the stairs leading up to the mezzanine floor was used to provide drawers and cupboards. This stair chest of drawers is made of solid wood and has a sturdy construction that can withstand going up and down. The surface has a glossy reddish-brown skin that has deepened over time, highlighting the beauty of the wood grain. Black iron decorative hardware is placed at the corner of each tier, combining practicality and decoration. The sliding door in the middle has shelves inside, and there are storage spaces of various sizes depending on the shape of the tier. The simple folk art style design embodies the ``beauty of use'' discovered by the folk art movement led by Soetsu Yanagi and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn modern living spaces, it can be used as a partition in the living room or dining room, or as multipurpose storage furniture. By taking advantage of the tiered shape, each tier can also be used as an attractive display shelf for displaying seasonal accessories and vessels. Drawers of various sizes and double-door cabinets can be used to store tableware, stationery, linens, books, etc. depending on the purpose. Whether placed in a Japanese-style room or a modern Western room, its solid presence brings warmth and individuality to the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterior coordination proposal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Japanese modern style]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy placing it in a space with white walls and combining it with ornamental plants and Japanese tableware, you can express a modern Japanese aesthetic. The reddish-brown wood skin and black metal fittings give the space a warm and firm impression, and the decorations that take advantage of the terraced shape create a unique atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Japan Day Style]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy combining it with Scandinavian furniture and natural materials, you can create a space that combines Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics. The rustic texture of folk art furniture and the simplicity of Scandinavian design harmonize to create a comfortable space that is both practical and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout quality and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a reused product, there is some signs of use compared to a new product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be some color unevenness due to repair marks or aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this does not affect use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e[About confirmation at physical store]\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can actually view this product at our physical store in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. Please be sure to check out the textures and colors in-store, which are difficult to convey through online images and descriptions. *Depending on the status of business negotiations at the store, there may be cases where the display is temporarily unavailable. 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