Korean Bandaji Chest

A rare Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty) from Gangwha Island off the coast of Gyeonggi Do (close to Seoul).

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty).

A substantial and fine Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do.

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty) from South Jolla (Cholla) province.

Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used in traditional Korean households to store family valuables and beddings.

Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store family valuables and beddings.

Such story-telling piece presents with a strong sense of history and cultural importance. For Bandaji in Sung Sun Style from Northern Peninsular of Korea, see the example illustrated...

An antique drop front storage chest (known as Bandaji in Korean) circa late 19th century the late Joseon Dynasty.

Bring a sense of history and refined craftsmanship into your home with this antique Korean bandaji chest, a beautifully constructed example of traditional Korean furniture.

A Korean Bandaji chest is a traditional, often antique, hinged-front blanket chest used for storage, featuring heavy brass or iron hardware.

Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style.A Korean Bandaji chest circa late early to mid 20th century of Joseon Dynasty.

Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring elm frame with brass hardaware.

Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents.

Antique Korean Bandaji chest on stand or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents.

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do.

Korean Camphorwood burl Bandaji style chests, c. 1960’s.

A striking Korean wedding Bandaji with beautiful original condition and patina circa 19th century (late Joseon Dynasty).

An antique Korean wood Bandaji circa 19th century from the late Joseon Dynasty.

A small Korean drop-front chest (Bandaji) made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) with iron hardware fittings circa early to mid-19th century (Joseon period).

Another nearly identical Bandaji is illustrated on page 75 of "Korean Chests Treasures of the Yi Dynasty" by Wickman.

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with iron hardware.

Another nearly identical Bandaji is illustrated on page 75 of "Korean Chests Treasures of the Yi Dynasty" by Wickman.

A striking Korean wedding Bandaji with beautiful original condition and patina circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty.

Another nearly identical Bandaji is illustrated on page 75 of "Korean Chests Treasures of the Yi Dynasty" by Wickman.

Purchased in Seoul in 1987 and still retains its original hand-written invoice (dated to 1840s). Essentially a Korean drop front half-opening chest, Bandaji was widely used in the ho...

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents.

A Korean Bandaji (drop front storage chest) from Hwanghae Do province (nowadays in North Korea) circa 19th century.

An antique Bandaji chest from Korea circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty.

Pair of Korean Bandaji (blanket) chests on stands with intricate brass-work and hardware, and original interior printed rice paper lining.

Rare, excellently maintained 19th Century Joseun Dynasty era storage trunk. Large storage compartment with a lockable wood top. Wood stained a dark warm-brown, and carefully maintain...

This exceptional vintage Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest, is a masterwork of rustic elegance and traditional craftsmanship.