Japanese, one-piece form of built-in furniture for storage space and access to an upper story or loft, eight steps with five doors, two small drawers, probably cedar with red lacquer finish with other secondary woods, including small [Zelkova] (elm-like) inset panels and natural hardwood handrail, 81-1/2 x 70-1/2 x 28-1/4 in.,. Condition: cracks, small holes, wear, rubbing and dings. Notes: This form is similar to the [kaidan-dansu] or step chest except it is built in rather than free-standing in multiple sections. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina cracks, small holes, wear, rubbing and dings