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19th Century Korean Bandaji Chest with Brass Butterfly Mounts
19th Century Korean Bandaji Chest with Brass Butterfly Mounts

19th Century Korean Bandaji Chest with Brass Butterfly Mounts

Located in Budapest, HU

butterflies, a classic Korean symbol of joy, transformation, and marital harmony. The symmetrical brass

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Antique Late 19th Century South Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

butterfly-shaped hardware. This Korean cabinet features a rectangular top sitting above a two-toned façade

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Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Wood

Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s
Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s

Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous early to midcentury Korean embroidered eight-panel screen depicting scenic nature motifs

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Mid-20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Korean two-toned side chest from the late 19th century, with double doors and brass butterfly

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Located in Plainview, NY

this unique piece. The Korean Tansu butterfly chest is a great collectible piece to not be dismissed by

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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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19th Century Joseon Korean Wine Bottle Blue White Vase with Peony and Butterfly
19th Century Joseon Korean Wine Bottle Blue White Vase with Peony and Butterfly

19th Century Joseon Korean Wine Bottle Blue White Vase with Peony and Butterfly

Located in Berlin, Berlin

influenced restrained elegance. In Korea’s traditional culture flowers and butterflies have been among

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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Korean Butterfly Chest or Side Table
1960s Korean Butterfly Chest or Side Table

1960s Korean Butterfly Chest or Side Table

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H 22 in W 26 in D 12.75 in

1960s Korean Butterfly Chest or Side Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Korean chest or side table with brass butterfly hardware.

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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Two-Part Blanked Chest, Brass Butterfly Hardware
Antique Korean Two-Part Blanked Chest, Brass Butterfly Hardware

Antique Korean Two-Part Blanked Chest, Brass Butterfly Hardware

By Santosh Manchanda

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very attractive early 20th century Korean Tansu two-part cabinet with butterfly hardware. Love the

Category

Antique 1890s Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Korean wooden side chest from the 19th century with double doors and brass butterfly-shaped

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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Drawers and Butterfly Hardware
19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Drawers and Butterfly Hardware

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Drawers and Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

butterfly hardware. Born in Korea during the 19th century, this side chest features a rectangular top with

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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet

Mid-20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet

Located in Fort Washington, MD

brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing 3 fitted interior upper drawers, and

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Mid-20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet
Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet

Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet

Located in Fort Washington, MD

engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing 4 small fitted interior upper

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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Korean Two Tier Chest Cabinet Brass Ornate Butterfly Detail
Early 20th Century Korean Two Tier Chest Cabinet Brass Ornate Butterfly Detail

Early 20th Century Korean Two Tier Chest Cabinet Brass Ornate Butterfly Detail

Located in Norwich, GB

Antique Korean mixed wood two tier chest of nice proportions, with ornate brass butterfly hinges

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Early 20th Century Korean Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts

Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to paper lined

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

LATE 19TH CENTRY KOREAN ICH'UNG BUTTERFLY WEDDING CABINET CHEST BRASS FITiNGS J1
LATE 19TH CENTRY KOREAN ICH'UNG BUTTERFLY WEDDING CABINET CHEST BRASS FITiNGS J1

LATE 19TH CENTRY KOREAN ICH'UNG BUTTERFLY WEDDING CABINET CHEST BRASS FITiNGS J1

Located in Pulborough, GB

late 19th-century Korean Ich'ung butterfly wedding cabinet chest with brass fittings is a truly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard
Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard

Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Midcentury Korean brass mounted elm sideboard / tansu, with profuse engraved brass butterfly and

Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Wedding Chest
Korean Wedding Chest

Korean Wedding Chest

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H 41 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in

Korean Wedding Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A c. 1900 hardwood wedding chest from Korea with brass hardware depicting butterflies and flowers

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest
Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest

Korean 16 Drawer Apothecary Butterfly Medicine Cabinet Entry Console Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage apothecary medicine cabinet featuring traditional Korean form with cantilevered top over

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Early 20th Century Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Korean Early 20th Century Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Korean Early 20th Century Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Korean antique side chest from the early 20th century, with brass butterfly hardware, petite

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Choson Etched Brass Butterfly Candle Stands
Pair of Korean Choson Etched Brass Butterfly Candle Stands

Pair of Korean Choson Etched Brass Butterfly Candle Stands

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century Korean, Choson brass candlesticks with etched decoration and butterfly

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet

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H 26 in W 22.5 in D 16 in

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Exotic wood Tansu with brass butterfly hardware. Exceptional woodgrain pattern. I believe this

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20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Chest of Drawers Korean Tansu Butterfly Storage Dresser Asian Chinoiseri
Antique Chest of Drawers Korean Tansu Butterfly Storage Dresser Asian Chinoiseri

Antique Chest of Drawers Korean Tansu Butterfly Storage Dresser Asian Chinoiseri

Located in Spring Valley, CA

Gorgeous dresser piece, circa 1900s. Beautiful gold pulls accent the sleek modern design. Tons of storage space. Such a coveted piece.

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Early 20th Century Dressers

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Wood

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Korean Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Korean butterfly you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Korean butterfly for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a Korean butterfly — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Korean butterfly, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Korean Butterfly?

The average selling price for a Korean butterfly at 1stDibs is $1,900, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $3,000 for the highest priced.

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