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Korean Scholars Chest

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small accessory chest

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

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

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20th Century Korean Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers

Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side

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Vintage 1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small Korean drop-front chest (Bandaji) made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) with iron hardware

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean wood chest desk made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) circa late 19th century (end of Joseon

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique Korean Scholar Two-Level Book Chest Joseon Dynasty
Rare Antique Korean Scholar Two-Level Book Chest Joseon Dynasty

Rare Antique Korean Scholar Two-Level Book Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare antique Korean two-level book chest made from zelkova (Korean Elm) and secondary pine wood

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 72"
Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 72"

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 72"

Located in Dayton, OH

20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood

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20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair
Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Antique Asian scholar's chests /side tables configured with 3 upper drawers and lower

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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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

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest
Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest

Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest

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H 41 in W 34.25 in D 13 in

Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Bandaji book storage chest, Chonju-style, three drawers above double doors and drop door in center

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Furniture

Small Korean Design Asian Accent Scholar's Cabinet Vintage
Small Korean Design Asian Accent Scholar's Cabinet Vintage

Small Korean Design Asian Accent Scholar's Cabinet Vintage

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful small Korean design scholar’s accent cabinet, chest or end table with brass butterflies

Category

20th Century Korean Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard

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Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

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$2,820 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Small Korean White Ceramic Stem Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Small Korean White Ceramic Stem Bowl Joseon Dynasty

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique 18th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

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Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

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By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

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Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase
Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase

Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully glazed and colored, hand-decorated Korean Buncheong vase. Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Very nice patina. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Would ...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
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Located in Antwerp, BE

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17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

$19,000

H 12.99 in Dm 7.48 in

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Located in Girona, Spain

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The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,541 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

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16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables

$6,950 / set

H 27.25 in W 18.75 in D 12.75 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...

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Brass

Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay
Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay

Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay

By Loetz Glass

Located in Toledo, OH

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Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

$4,517Sale Price|35% Off

H 36 in W 40.5 in D 19 in

Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu dates to circa 1880 and is in very good overall condition as it retains all of its orig...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Korean Scholars Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Korean scholars chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Korean scholars chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Korean scholars chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Korean scholars chest, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Korean Scholars Chest?

Prices for a Korean scholars chest start at $1,397 and top out at $6,000 with the average selling for $3,762.