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Korean Side Cabinet with Geometric Façade, Brass Hardware and Double Doors
Korean Side Cabinet with Geometric Façade, Brass Hardware and Double Doors

Korean Side Cabinet with Geometric Façade, Brass Hardware and Double Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Korean wooden side cabinet from the early 20th century, with double doors, abundant brass hardware and round medallion lock.

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Early 20th Century Korean Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet
19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet

19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet

$1,500

H 57.5 in W 43.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet

Located in Elkton, MD

This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case features four small fitted drawers, while both upper and lower cases have central doors...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Wood and Brass Bandaji Chest
Antique Korean Wood and Brass Bandaji Chest

Antique Korean Wood and Brass Bandaji Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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. Designed ...

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Mid-20th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Elm and Brass Mounted  Tonsu Blanket Storage Chest
Antique Korean Elm and Brass Mounted  Tonsu Blanket Storage Chest

Antique Korean Elm and Brass Mounted Tonsu Blanket Storage Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Korean Blanket chest, elaborately decorated with ornate brass mounts in various geometric forms, some of which have incised landscapes and other imagery like pine and bamboo.

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Tang Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

This Korean cabinet features a rectangular top sitting above a two-toned façade, made of petite double doors, accented with brass hardware and a handmade square lock.

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware
Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware

Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware

$6,800

H 24 in W 27.5 in D 13 in

Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Korean elm chest with original brass hardware. The chest has a nice patina. Inside has three pull-out drawers and an open space.

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Antique 1890s Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Early 20th Century Chest with Double Doors and Traditional Brass Hardware
Korean Early 20th Century Chest with Double Doors and Traditional Brass Hardware

Korean Early 20th Century Chest with Double Doors and Traditional Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

Crafted in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this side cabinet features a linear silhouette perfectly accented with traditional brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Asian Bandaji Lingerie Chest Brass Butterfly Hardware
Korean Asian Bandaji Lingerie Chest Brass Butterfly Hardware

Korean Asian Bandaji Lingerie Chest Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Korean Camphorwood burl Bandaji style chests, c. 1960’s. The oversized floral etched brass hardware in butterfly or moth silhouettes have little signs of wear. Upper interior drawers...

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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Side Chest on Legs with Traditional Brass Hardware and and Petite Doors
Korean Side Chest on Legs with Traditional Brass Hardware and and Petite Doors

Korean Side Chest on Legs with Traditional Brass Hardware and and Petite Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Korean side chest from the early 20th century, with petite double doors and traditional brass hardware. Delve into the understated elegance and functional design of this e...

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Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th c Korean Elmwood Bandaji Chest with Decorative Brass Hardware
Early 20th c Korean Elmwood Bandaji Chest with Decorative Brass Hardware

Early 20th c Korean Elmwood Bandaji Chest with Decorative Brass Hardware

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Korean elmwood Bandaji chest with drop down front, fabulous wood grain, beautifully decorated brass hardware, including corners, lock, and hinges, and a nicely ca...

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Korean Tansu / cabinet
Korean Tansu / cabinet

Korean Tansu / cabinet

$4,064

H 74.02 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in

Korean Tansu / cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Korean tansu in original untouched condition. In three sections with a pair of doors in each section; the two upper sections with drawers. The piece is relief-carved with motifs...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest
Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest

Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest

Located in Westfield, MA

This vintage Korean Bandaji, or scholar’s chest, is crafted from richly figured elm burl and embellished with ornate brass mounts. The form, rooted in traditional Korean furniture de...

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20th Century Korean Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Korean Burlwood Clothing Chest with Fish Locks, c. 1850
Korean Burlwood Clothing Chest with Fish Locks, c. 1850

Korean Burlwood Clothing Chest with Fish Locks, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The cabinet is beautifully faced with inset burlwood panels, inlaid with dark wood trim and adorned with prominent brass hardware in a manner typical of Korean cabinetry.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Bandaji Wedding Chest In Dark Wood & Brass By Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Bandaji Wedding Chest In Dark Wood & Brass By Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Bandaji Wedding Chest In Dark Wood & Brass By Joseon Dynasty

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique Korean Bandaji chest/dresser from the 1900s, traditionally used as a wedding chest. Made of dark wood with decorative brass fittings, which highlight the craftsmanship and th...

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Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Early 20th Century Chest with Double Doors and Traditional Brass Hardware
Korean Early 20th Century Chest with Double Doors and Traditional Brass Hardware

Korean Early 20th Century Chest with Double Doors and Traditional Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Korean side chest from the early 20th century, with petite double doors and traditional brass hardware. Crafted in Korea in the early 20th century, this antique side chest...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair Late 19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chests
Pair Late 19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chests

Pair Late 19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chests

$6,520 / set

H 22 in W 32 in D 14 in

Pair Late 19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

Matching pair of well aged wooden side chests with nice natural wood grain displaying unique and distinct patina. Crafted in Korea during the late 19th century, each small cabinet fe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet
Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet

Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet

$2,850

H 40.75 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Asian Hammered Hardware Tansu Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Late 20th Century South Korean Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Headside Storage Cabinet Morijang Joseon Dynasty
Korean Headside Storage Cabinet Morijang Joseon Dynasty

Korean Headside Storage Cabinet Morijang Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The cabinet on offer here was made of Zelkova wood (a type of elm known as neurinamu in Korean) with very expressive grains all over and accessorized with yellow brass hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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

A stunning late 19th century Campaign Korean tansu cabinet or chest. The Korean chest features 4 small drawers on top of a two door cabinet offering plenty of space for storage.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Mandarin Duck Wedding Cabinet with Burl Wood Panels
Korean Mandarin Duck Wedding Cabinet with Burl Wood Panels

Korean Mandarin Duck Wedding Cabinet with Burl Wood Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

For a similar cabinet with burl panels, see 002237 in the collection of National Folk Musuem of Korea, Seoul.

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20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Late 19th Century Joseon Dynasty Korean Bandaji Cabinet.
Antique Late 19th Century Joseon Dynasty Korean Bandaji Cabinet.

Antique Late 19th Century Joseon Dynasty Korean Bandaji Cabinet.

Located in Peabody, MA

A late 19th century, Joseon dynasty Korean bandaji cabinet. Often given as wedding chests and filled with the bride’s household linens and best robes, more elaborately decorated ches...

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...

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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

$5,000 / set

H 46.25 in W 32.5 in D 14.75 in

Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

Located in Atlanta, GA

A two-tier stacking storage cabinet on comforting stand, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (end of Joseon to Korean Empire Period).

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (Korean Empire to Japanese Colonial Period).

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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Korean Chest
Korean Chest

Korean Chest

Unavailable

H 45 in W 42 in D 21 in

Korean Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Korean Cabinet of Cedar and Brass

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet of Campherwood and Brass
Cabinet of Campherwood and Brass

Cabinet of Campherwood and Brass

Unavailable

H 51.5 in W 32 in D 18 in

Cabinet of Campherwood and Brass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tem Storage Drawers behind Solid Brass Hardware
Beautiful smell of the Campherwood.

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Vintage 1950s Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Persimmon Wood Tansu Cabinet w/ Brass Fittings
Persimmon Wood Tansu Cabinet w/ Brass Fittings

Persimmon Wood Tansu Cabinet w/ Brass Fittings

Unavailable

H 55.5 in W 40 in D 16.5 in

Persimmon Wood Tansu Cabinet w/ Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

Persimmon wood chest with multiple drawers and 2 cabinets. With brass fittings.

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Yunhwan Kim, Unintended Low Cabinet III, ROK
Yunhwan Kim, Unintended Low Cabinet III, ROK

Yunhwan Kim, Unintended Low Cabinet III, ROK

Unavailable

H 39 in W 60 in D 20 in

Yunhwan Kim, Unintended Low Cabinet III, ROK

By Yunhwan Kim, Todd Merrill

Located in New York, NY

Seoul-based designer Kim Yunhwan’s remarkable hand carved furniture began as series of small objects, trays, vessels, bowls, that had, what he calls, “unintended shapes.” Scrutinizin...

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2010s Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Royal Blanket Chest w/ Shark Skin & Brass Inlay

Royal Blanket Chest w/ Shark Skin & Brass Inlay

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 42.78 in D 18.5 in

Royal Blanket Chest w/ Shark Skin & Brass Inlay

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisitely detailed elmwood blanket chest with floral detailing in shark-skin and brass inlay, with original iron fittings. From Kwangwha Island, island next to Seoul, Korea. For ...

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Antique 19th Century North Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Rice Chest
Rice Chest

Rice Chest

Unavailable

H 32 in W 35.5 in D 25.5 in

Rice Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood rice storage chest with top loading doors

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Korean Wood and Brass Side Cabinets
Pair of Midcentury Korean Wood and Brass Side Cabinets

Pair of Midcentury Korean Wood and Brass Side Cabinets

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of Korean side cabinets with grained wood and contrasting ebony stained panels with brass trim and hardware, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Elmwood Two-Section Clothing Cabinet with Antique Brass Hardware
Korean Elmwood Two-Section Clothing Cabinet with Antique Brass Hardware

Korean Elmwood Two-Section Clothing Cabinet with Antique Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Korean elmwood two section clothing cabinet from the late 19th, early 20th century, with double doors, antique brass accents and round medallion lock.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Wood and Brass Chests
Pair of Korean Wood and Brass Chests

Pair of Korean Wood and Brass Chests

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H 30 in W 35 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Korean Wood and Brass Chests

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of Korean wood and brass chests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinet or Bandaji Chest with Brass Hardware
Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinet or Bandaji Chest with Brass Hardware

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinet or Bandaji Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Peabody, MA

Antique Korean cabinet or Bandaji (blanket) chest. Upper section features a traditional drop down front with interior space, bottom features large area for storage behind double door...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Korean Chest with Brass Hardware.l
Korean Chest with Brass Hardware.l

Korean Chest with Brass Hardware.l

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H 26 in W 32 in D 17.25 in

Korean Chest with Brass Hardware.l

Located in San Francisco, CA

Korean two door chest with elaborate white brass fittings, pair of birds, butterfly wings on center of the doors. Late 19th. Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century South Korean Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Two-Piece Display Cabinet with Latticed Mullions
Vintage Korean Two-Piece Display Cabinet with Latticed Mullions

Vintage Korean Two-Piece Display Cabinet with Latticed Mullions

Located in Peabody, MA

An unusual two-piece vintage Korean cabinet with glass display doors behind finely latticed mullions.

Category

20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets

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

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Late 19th Century Korean Chest. The late 19th-century Korean Ich'ung butterfly wedding cabinet chest with brass fitting...

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880
Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880

Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique raised chest. A Korean, elm and pear wood side cabinet with brass fittings, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s South Korean Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Pearwood

Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet
Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet

Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet

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H 17 in W 24.5 in L 17 in

Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Asian scholar's chest configured with four upper drawers over lower cabinet. Beautifully appointed with striking brass butterfly hardware and hinges. Richly grained two-tone finish. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Crafted in Korea during the 19th century, this small cabinet features a rectangular top sitting above a simple façade showcasing a pair of small double doors accented with brass butt...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Elm Paulownia & Brass Korean Chest
Elm Paulownia & Brass Korean Chest

Elm Paulownia & Brass Korean Chest

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H 30.25 in W 52 in D 19.25 in

Elm Paulownia & Brass Korean Chest

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Two toned lacquered chest from Korea circa early 1950's. This example is done in Paulownia and Elm woods with incredible carved brass hardware. This chest is from an interior designe...

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Vintage 1950s Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Burr Elm Treasure Cabinet (Kap Kae Suri) Chest Of Drawers, 19th C
Antique Korean Burr Elm Treasure Cabinet (Kap Kae Suri) Chest Of Drawers, 19th C

Antique Korean Burr Elm Treasure Cabinet (Kap Kae Suri) Chest Of Drawers, 19th C

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE KOREAN CABINET A highly decorative piece of furniture made from elm and burr elm with decorative brass hardware and iron carrying handles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing five fitted interior upper drawers, and t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Brass Trim
19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Brass Trim

19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Brass Trim

Located in Buffalo, NY

The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plat...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Original Wood Blackened Trunk Korea Brass Decor Swastika
Late 19th Original Wood Blackened Trunk Korea Brass Decor Swastika

Late 19th Original Wood Blackened Trunk Korea Brass Decor Swastika

Located in Marseille, FR

Original blackened wood trunk Korea time late 19th century brass decor richly decorated Svastika decor.

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Sideboards

C. 1900 Korean Chosun Period Satinwood Inlaid Personal Clothing Chest/Cabinet
C. 1900 Korean Chosun Period Satinwood Inlaid Personal Clothing Chest/Cabinet

C. 1900 Korean Chosun Period Satinwood Inlaid Personal Clothing Chest/Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Remarkable Antique Korean Brass Mounted Tall Chest from the latter portion of the Chosun Period (Circa 1900).

Category

Antique 19th Century South Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Wedding Chest
Korean Wedding Chest

Korean Wedding Chest

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H 31 in W 38 in D 17 in

Korean Wedding Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Korean blanket chest with auspicious brass hardware featuring the Chinese character for double happiness. Made from Fir Wood with dovetail joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century North Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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 color on this piece. Very nice patina. Good condition. Used for blanked s in the b...

Category

Antique 1890s Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Korean Elm & Brass Bound Chest
Korean Elm & Brass Bound Chest

Korean Elm & Brass Bound Chest

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H 36 in W 40 in D 19.5 in

Korean Elm & Brass Bound Chest

Located in New York, NY

Korea circa 1830 height: 36" width: 40" depth: 19 1/2"

Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

C. 1880 Korean Blanket Chest with White Brass Hardware
C. 1880 Korean Blanket Chest with White Brass Hardware

C. 1880 Korean Blanket Chest with White Brass Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautifully ornamented Korean chest once held blankets, clothing and valuables and may have been given as part of a marriage dowry. The elaborate brass hardware is made from a ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Antique 19th Century Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest with Brass Hardware
Antique 19th Century Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest with Brass Hardware

Antique 19th Century Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Peabody, MA

Antique Korean cabinet or Bandaji (blanket) chest in two parts, with intricate brass-work and hardware..

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Korean Rosewood and Brass Bedside Chests or Commodes, Pair
Korean Rosewood and Brass Bedside Chests or Commodes, Pair

Korean Rosewood and Brass Bedside Chests or Commodes, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Asian Hollywood Regency nightstands or commodes Korea, mid-20th century Rosewood, with brass hardware and accents. Measures: 25.25" W x 13.63" D x 24.25" ...

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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Elm Wood Brass Mounted Apothecary Chest, 20th Century
Korean Elm Wood Brass Mounted Apothecary Chest, 20th Century

Korean Elm Wood Brass Mounted Apothecary Chest, 20th Century

Located in Raymondville, TX

An early to Mid-20th century Korean elm and rosewood apothecary chest. This eye-catching medicine cabinet features a torii style rosewood top with brass mounts and boasts a total of ...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century Korean Chest on Stand with Concealed Drawers
Small 19th Century Korean Chest on Stand with Concealed Drawers

Small 19th Century Korean Chest on Stand with Concealed Drawers

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a wonderful multi-purpose Korean small chest on stand that features six drawers concealed behind a pair of figured wood carved doors that are finely detailed with hand chased...

Category

Antique Late 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

An antique Korean side chest from the 19th century, with four drawers, double doors and brass butterfly hardware. Born in Korea during the 19th century, this side chest features a re...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Korean Pine Tansu Dowry Silver Chest Buffet Server Cabinet Campaign
Mid Century Korean Pine Tansu Dowry Silver Chest Buffet Server Cabinet Campaign

Mid Century Korean Pine Tansu Dowry Silver Chest Buffet Server Cabinet Campaign

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-century Korean pine brass mounted silverware chest, sideboard / tansu. Featuring profuse engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing eight fitted int...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Korean Chests
Pair of 19th Century Korean Chests

Pair of 19th Century Korean Chests

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H 29.5 in W 35 in D 17.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Korean Chests

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th century Korean side chests with small double doors and traditional cut brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Yew Wood Chest or Bandaji
Antique Korean Yew Wood Chest or Bandaji

Antique Korean Yew Wood Chest or Bandaji

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H 34.5 in W 35 in D 16.5 in

Antique Korean Yew Wood Chest or Bandaji

Located in New York, NY

This antique chest from Korea is crafted from yew wood and given a dark finish. The metal fittings are engraved and adorn the front. The hinges follow the joints of the door, which r...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Korean Display Cabinets
Pair of Korean Display Cabinets

Pair of Korean Display Cabinets

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H 51.75 in W 32.5 in D 13.5 in

Pair of Korean Display Cabinets

Located in Houston, TX

Pair early to mid 20th century Korean Display cabinets with brass hardware. Four cabinet doors with 3 drawers.

Category

20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet
Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet

Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet

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H 23.75 in W 21.88 in D 12.5 in

Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Small Tansu cabinet with brass mounts. Beautiful wood grain. I believe this to be Korean and from the mid to late 20th century.

Category

20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Korean Cabinet, Chest, Brass, Handles, Black Wood
19th Century Black Korean Cabinet, Chest, Brass, Handles, Black Wood

19th Century Black Korean Cabinet, Chest, Brass, Handles, Black Wood

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing and very trendy Korean-style antique chest of drawers or cabinet in black wood and gorgeous metal applications. Made of solid wood with handmade assembly using tongue and gro...

Category

Antique 1890s Korean Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century
Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

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H 38.75 in W 55.25 in D 16.25 in

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual early 20th century Tansu with elaborate brass work and canted sides. Three pairs of cabinet doors exposing interior drawers and storage accompanied by open shelving. Dramatic...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet
Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet

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H 26 in W 23.5 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional and detailed Chinese counter-top medicine cabinet from a Chinese apothecary shop in Korea. Korean influences may be seen in the heavy and elaborate brass strap hinges.

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Small Korean Storage Headside Cabinet Joseon Dynasty

Small Korean Storage Headside Cabinet Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small Korean wood cabinet dated to the Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19thcentury Korean Chest Withornate Brushed Brass Details and Hinges
Early 19thcentury Korean Chest Withornate Brushed Brass Details and Hinges

Early 19thcentury Korean Chest Withornate Brushed Brass Details and Hinges

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An early 19thCentury Korean chest with beautiful ornate brushed brass details and hinges. Elmwood. Chest has two small doors flanking one larger front door which open to reveal s...

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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Pair of Korean Ash Miniature Brass Mounted Cabinets. Circa 1900
Pair of Korean Ash Miniature Brass Mounted Cabinets. Circa 1900

Pair of Korean Ash Miniature Brass Mounted Cabinets. Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Korean Ash miniature cabinets with original decorative brass hardware, interior shelving, carved scalloped skirt and terminating on scrolled legs with stretchers.

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Early 20th Century South Korean Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Tansu-Style Cabinet Lingerie Dresser  Burl Wood & Brass Chest
Vintage Korean Tansu-Style Cabinet Lingerie Dresser  Burl Wood & Brass Chest

Vintage Korean Tansu-Style Cabinet Lingerie Dresser Burl Wood & Brass Chest

Located in Portsmouth, VA

Collected in the 1970s by an American military family stationed in Japan, this Korean Tansu-style cabinet is a one-owner piece with decades of careful stewardship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Burl

Korean late 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Korean late 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Korean late 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet

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H 56 in W 41 in D 20.5 in

Korean late 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Soquel, CA

A 19th century Korean Elmwood cabinet. Writing on inside paper reads in Chinese characters "Year of the Monkey, November, 16th day", this would put the age at 1884 or 1896.

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Antique 1890s Korean Chinese Export Furniture

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 and central plates. Circa 1920. The original finish has been cleaned and waxed, th...

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Early 20th Century Korean Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

"20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain with ornate brass accents.

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Dressing Cabinet or Blanket Chest in Elm and Burl, circa Late 1800s
Antique Dressing Cabinet or Blanket Chest in Elm and Burl, circa Late 1800s

Antique Dressing Cabinet or Blanket Chest in Elm and Burl, circa Late 1800s

Located in Peabody, MA

A late Chosun period, Yi Chung Nong dressing cabinet, Korean, circa 1890-1900. Elmwood with mulberry burl panels and hand hammered hinges and hardware of white brass, two stacking ch...

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Antique 1890s Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
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Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring ornate brass bird, butterfly and sawastika accents.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Mid 20th century brass mounted red lacquered lingerie / tansu campaign high chest with profuse engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing 4 small fitted...

Category

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

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

Both the upper and the lower part have multiple decorative white brass mounts. Each features two doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Asian Brass Mounted Hardwood Cabinet
Asian Brass Mounted Hardwood Cabinet

Asian Brass Mounted Hardwood Cabinet

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Asian Brass Mounted Hardwood Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Asian hardwood cabinet, overall with brass mounts etched with symbols, the doors reveal six interior drawers. Measures: 15” H x 20” W x 12.5” D.

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20th Century Korean Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pepe Mendoza Mexican Inspired Set of 11 Furniture Handles
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Inspired Set of 11 Furniture Handles

Pepe Mendoza Mexican Inspired Set of 11 Furniture Handles

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 11 Mexican Inspired Brass Handles! Nice Group, perfect to use on many different pieces of furniture or cabinets.

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Vintage 1960s Korean Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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 sixteen drawers and lower cabinet with brass hardware, butterfly hasp and accents wit...

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Asian Brass Mounted Hardwood Cabinet on Stand
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Asian Brass Mounted Hardwood Cabinet on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Asian brass mounted hardwood cabinet on cabinet stand, the two sections with brass mounts and double doors revealing interior storage, raised on base. Measures: 35.5” H x 25” W x 12” D.

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20th Century Korean Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

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Small Tansu Cabinet
Small Tansu Cabinet

Small Tansu Cabinet

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H 16.75 in W 20 in D 12.63 in

Small Tansu Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Exotic wood Tansu cabinet with brass hardware. Beautiful wood-grain and brass mounts.

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20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

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Korean Elmwood Cabinet

Korean Elmwood Cabinet

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

A rectangular cabinet with a banded top, three apron drawers, recessed lower panels and recessed paneled double doors. the shaped lower frame with block feet. Brass hardware on the c...

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20th Century North Korean Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Korean Cabinet Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Korean cabinet brass you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every item from our selection of Korean cabinet brass was constructed with great care. Find 88 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Korean cabinet brass now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of Korean cabinet brass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of Korean cabinet brass bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Korean Cabinet Brass?

Prices for a piece of Korean cabinet brass start at $495 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,200.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

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