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Korean Small Chest

19th Century Antique Trunk Chest with Front Opening
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Korean drop front blanket chest from the 19th century featuring decoration of stylized ornate
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Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests

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Iron

Korean Medicine Chest with Drawers Yakchang
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. Known as Yakchang in Korea, the chest was used to sort and store herb medicines in its many small
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Korean top-lid chest on block feet circa 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as coin
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Iron

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest is also illustrated on plate 32 on page 52 in the book "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Antique Korean Elm Brass Chests
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable pair of antique Korean elm small chests, with original brass hardware, circa late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Side Tables

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Brass

Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean top-lid chest on elevated carved legs circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Iron

Antique Elm and Iron Korean Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An exceptional elm wood Korean chest with hand forged iron work mounts. The original finish with
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Antique 1880s Korean Furniture

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Iron

Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Pair Korean Lacquered Head side Chests Morijangs Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
valuables such as jewelries and other small items on the bed (thus the name head-side chest). Generally
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

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

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
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Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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Brass

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
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Antique 1880s South Korean Chinoiserie Sideboards

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Elm, Pearwood

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

Korean Antique 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
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
H 46.25 in W 32.5 in D 14.75 in
Korean Headside Storage Cabinet Morijang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean wood cabinet dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The cabinet was
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Antique Korean Bandaji Changhung Type from Jeolla Do
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Bandaji chest from Korea circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty. The relatively small
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Iron

Storage Chest or Jewelry Box by Designer Rae Kasian
By Roe Kasian
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large rich dark red burgundy lacquer storage chest box with metal detail by designer
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Late 20th Century Korean Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Metal

"My Palm Springs Heart" Contemporary Cedar Chest Orange Oil Painting White Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Stephen Sprouse 1988 Andy Warhol Camouflage Jacket
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Oakland, CA
there are a few small stains and some faded areas. The stains are shown with a location photo and then a
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1980s South Korean Blazers

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By Christian Siriano
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Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Rare Regency Penwork Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Chinoiserie
Located in Toronto, CA
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Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer Furniture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...
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H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho period it’s an example of furniture characteristic of this period in Japan and in vo...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Bandaji chest circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty, from Gyeonggi Do (Central to South of Korean Peninsula where Seoul is located), likely Namhansanseong subtype. Known...
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century This elegant Korean Tansu Bandaji, more commonly known as a tallboy wedding chest or blanket chest, is constructed entire...
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20th Century North Korean Cupboards

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Iron

Small Tansu Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Exotic wood Tansu cabinet with brass hardware. Beautiful wood-grain and brass mounts. Original Lock with key. I believe this to be Korean from the mid to late 20th century. Measures ...
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20th Century Korean Furniture

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Brass

Small Tansu Cabinet
Small Tansu Cabinet
H 16.75 in W 20 in D 12.63 in
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Pauownia wood (Kiri in Japanese ) tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. The long side handles flip up ...
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20th Century Japanese Furniture

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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Korean Chest/Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The doors and drawers of this chest/cabinet are inlaid with ebony double line stringing that frame Korean tiger wood panels. All of the brass overlay, hinges, pulls, and locks are or...
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Antique 1880s Korean Cabinets

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Brass

Korean Chest/Cabinet
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H 59.75 in W 39.38 in D 18 in
Antique Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox
Located in Kastrup, DK
A baroque period iron armada strongbox, or traveling safe, in its original condition, showcasing a beautiful natural patina. This coffer is richly decorated with small polychrome la...
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Trunks and Luggage

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Antique Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox
Antique Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese handcrafted natural wood (perhaps rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with four large s...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of th...
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Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
H 65.75 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th century decorative Korean cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative korean cabinet circa 1900. Good quality tansu style wooden cupboard, decorated with metal mounts, hinges and lock.  4 drawers below the top surface, ea...
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Early 20th Century Korean Victorian Cabinets

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Metal

Antique Korean Blanket Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
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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Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

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Brass

Antique Korean Blanket Chest
Antique Korean Blanket Chest
H 35.75 in W 34.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mail carriage strong box. An English, oak security chest, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720. Fascinating George I lock box from the time of the high...
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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Korean Persimmon Wood Document Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Small Korean document chest with four drop front panels made of persimmon wood; the panels fitted
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Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture

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Brass

Korean Persimmon Wood Document Chest
Korean Persimmon Wood Document Chest
H 12.75 in W 34 in D 11 in
Antique Korean Money Chest or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Korean hardwood money chest or trunk with original hand forged iron latch plate with a
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Antique 18th Century Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Desks, dining tables, dressers, blanket boxes, storage chests, small boxes, lamps and picture frames
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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

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Cedar

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century Korean Tansu style Bandaji chest or blanket chest constructed from elm
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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Blanket Chests

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Iron

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
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Antique 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Korean Chests
Pair of 19th Century Korean Chests
H 29.5 in W 35 in D 17.5 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
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Antique Early 1900s Korean Blanket Chests

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Metal, Brass

Antique Korean Yew Wood Chest or Bandaji
Antique Korean Yew Wood Chest or Bandaji
H 34.5 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest
Located in Singapore, SG
This is an antique Korean chest that was sourced from Jilin, China, and is approxiamte 100-120
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Antique Early 1900s Korean Qing Furniture

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Brass

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest
H 33.86 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Antique Korean Small Wooden Chest with Cut Brass Hardware and Folding Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Born in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this small wooden chest features a linear
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Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Korean Keyaki Storage Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Korean cabinet was modified at some point in its life to combine a two-door
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Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

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Brass

Korean Keyaki Storage Chest, c. 1900
Korean Keyaki Storage Chest, c. 1900
H 39 in W 34.75 in D 17 in
Small Korean Storage Headside Cabinet Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean wood cabinet dated to the Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The cabinet was known
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Korean Two-Door Chests with Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Four types of wood are showcased in this pair of exquisitely crafted Korean chests that date from
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Antique 1870s Korean Furniture

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Rosewood and Brass Asian Chest or Commode
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique, petite Asian chest is made of rosewood and decorated with ornate Korean brass. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rosewood and Brass Asian Chest or Commode
Rosewood and Brass Asian Chest or Commode
H 21.75 in W 20.5 in D 13.25 in
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

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

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Brass

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
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Antique 1890s Korean Chinese Export Antiquities

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Brass

Original Charlotte Horstmann Hong Kong Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Desk
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in GB
Hong Kong mahogany Military campaign chest of drawers / secretaire desk with huge oversize brass
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Korean Table Chest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Korean table chest was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mache with
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Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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

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Brass

Korean Elm Wood Brass Mounted Apothecary Chest, 20th Century
Located in Harlingen, TX
An early to Mid-20th century Korean elm and rosewood apothecary chest. This eye-catching medicine
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Brass

Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest
Located in South Burlington, VT
travels there. This hard to find large antique iron lock from a small chest kodansu including the key was
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Early 20th Century Korean Metalwork

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Iron

Vintage Asian Camphorwood Burl Lacquer Bandaji Style Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful Korean Camphorwood burl Bandaji style chest, c. 1960's. The chest features two internal
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Mid-20th Century Meiji Furniture

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Brass

Tansu Chest, Japanese Cabinet, Four Drawer Cabinet, Japan 1920s, B1580
Located in Vancouver, BC
Tansu chest, Japanese cabinet, four drawer cabinet, Japan 1920s, Antique Furniture, B1580 Japan
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

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Oak

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
. The small chest or cabinet of traditional form, set on a raised platform with a scalloped apron. The
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Chinese Lingerie Chest and Korean Apothecary Cabinet, a Set
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960s Chinese Campaign style lingerie chest finely crafted of teak and burl elm wood and
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Oriental Brass Decorative Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Korean chest with decorative brass accents is made out of solid wood and has been
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Vintage 1960s Korean Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Korean Bandaji with beautiful patina circa 1800s of Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Metal

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Korean Bandaji with beautiful patina circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Korean Tansu Bandaji style chest or blanket chest made of elm. Featuring iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Korean Brass Mounted Wood Money Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique Korean wooden money chest with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina
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Antique 19th Century Korean Rustic Furniture

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Brass

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
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20th Century Korean Other Cabinets

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Korean Side Chest with Brushed Brass Hardware, Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Korean vintage side chest with two drawers, double doors and brushed brass hardware. This small
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Late 20th Century Korean Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and vibrant pair of matching Chinese tansu small chests with one drawer at top and a large
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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Night Stands

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Metal

Korean Blanket Chest
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Brass Decorated Blanket Chest on later ebonized stand. Korean, Circa 1880. Great as small end
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

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Brass

Korean Blanket Chest
H 22 in W 30 in D 16 in
Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Tall and elegant chest of drawers, with small dual drawers on top. Comes in various hues. Contact
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20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Tall Chest of Drawers
Tall Chest of Drawers
H 51.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Crafted of solid woods, this chest features wonderful handmade hardware and rivets. There are
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Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture

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Wood

Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century
Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century
H 42 in W 38 in D 15 in
Chest Korea Limewood Silver Inlay Brown Storage 19th Century Trunk
Located in Monterey, CA
Korean Chest Yi dynasty limewood silver inlay brown storage cabinet, 19th century This blanket
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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

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Silver

Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Small Korean jewelry box designed along the same lines as a chest of drawers. Available in black as
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20th Century Korean Jewelry Boxes

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Elm

Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 9 in
Tall Korean Lacquered Wood Clothing Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Tall Korean three tiered clothing chest (samch’ung jang). The frame of the pine wood (so namu
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Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture

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Brass

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Korean Small Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Korean small chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Korean small chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Korean small chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A well-made Korean small chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charlotte Horstmann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Korean Small Chest?

Prices for a Korean small chest start at $345 and top out at $7,377 with the average selling for $2,759.