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Korean Tansu

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

$1,375

H 15.5 in W 28 in D 16 in

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet

$2,200

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest

Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest

$3,450

H 51.75 in W 36 in D 16 in

Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This Early 20th-Century Korean Tansu Chest is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Korean Tansu
Late 19th Century Korean Tansu

Late 19th Century Korean Tansu

$1,710Sale Price|40% Off

H 57.5 in W 39 in D 17.25 in

Late 19th Century Korean Tansu

Located in New Windsor, NY

Antique Korean two piece stacking tansu. The chest dates approximately from the late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Nickel, Tin

Pair of Beautiful Korean Tansu-style Night Stands
Pair of Beautiful Korean Tansu-style Night Stands

Pair of Beautiful Korean Tansu-style Night Stands

$1,200 / set

H 26 in W 25 in D 16 in

Pair of Beautiful Korean Tansu-style Night Stands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring the refined elegance of East Asia into your home with this exquisite pair of Korean‑style

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim

Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim

$2,900Sale Price|23% Off

H 34.5 in W 42.5 in D 18.5 in

Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Category

20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet
Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sideboard. Features Korean Tansu inspired styling with

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings
Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This striking multi-functional tall dresser blends the elegance of Korean Tansu style with the

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood

$5,203

H 42 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood

Located in Torino, IT

This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Antique 1890s Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo
20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo

Located in Morristown, NJ

Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, c. 1965–1985 — From the Collection of Plácido Domingo A

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Vintage 1970s Korean Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk

$3,062Sale Price|47% Off

H 43 in W 46.6 in D 19.5 in

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk

Located in Dayton, OH

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Trunk Chest on Stand
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Trunk Chest on Stand

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Trunk Chest on Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks
20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks

20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century Korean elm rice bin or cabinet. A rectangular form made from elm with a removable top

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Antique Korean Tansu Chest

Antique Korean Tansu Chest

Unavailable

H 27.25 in W 33 in D 17.63 in

Antique Korean Tansu Chest

Located in Sarasota, FL

The Tansu Korean CHEST is hand made of elm with heavy brass trim and handles to the sides, having

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

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

Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet
Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet

Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet

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H 35.25 in W 29 in D 14 in

Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Korean Tansu cabinet. It dates from the early to mid-1900s. Two-part stacked cabinet with

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest

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H 18 in W 33 in D 19 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet, Early 20th Century

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H 57.32 in W 45.75 in D 22 in

Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Korean Tansu Elmwood cabinet, 20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu Walnut Nightstand
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu Walnut Nightstand

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu Walnut Nightstand

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu style nightstand, commode

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

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. ...

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Mid-20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other 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

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Antique 1890s Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest
Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest

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H 32 in W 35.5 in L 32 in

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest

Located in Astoria, NY

Korean Bandaji hardwood storage tansu chest, 19th century, with drop-front panel with a large

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / TV board
19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / TV board

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / TV board

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Archaistic Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand
19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Archaistic Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

Mid-20th century brass mounted red lacquered sideboard / tansu campaign chest with profuse engraved

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Side Table
19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Side Table

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Side Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal

Category

Antique 19th Century South Korean Archaistic Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand
19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal

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Antique 19th Century South Korean Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

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

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Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets

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

Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair
Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair

Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic pair of antique Chinese Tansu end table or nightstands. They have brass inlay on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

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. Original Lock

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

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20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest
Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest

Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest

Located in South Burlington, VT

emigrated to Japan from Korea and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. The complete lock comes with

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Metalwork

Materials

Iron

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest

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H 22 in W 22.5 in D 11 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Iron

Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century
Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century

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

Category

20th Century North Korean Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Korean Tansu Chest of Nine Drawers in Elm and Persimmon
Korean Tansu Chest of Nine Drawers in Elm and Persimmon

Korean Tansu Chest of Nine Drawers in Elm and Persimmon

Located in Peabody, MA

An elegant Korean tansu in elm and persimmon wood with chased brass hardware, consisting of nine

Category

20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet with Brass Mounts
Late 19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet with Brass Mounts

Late 19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet with Brass Mounts

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful example of a late 19th century Korean elmwood cabinet with brass mounts, four small

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong 'Blanket Chest' with Brass Hardware
Antique 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong 'Blanket Chest' with Brass Hardware

Antique 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong 'Blanket Chest' with Brass Hardware

Located in Peabody, MA

Antique brass banded Korean bandaji (blanket chest) or tansu nong, with brass butterfly decoration

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet
Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet

Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji highboy

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

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

Category

20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Korean Tansu
Korean Tansu

Korean Tansu

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H 24 in W 35 in

Korean Tansu

Located in Pasadena, CA

19th century Korean Tansu. Decorative iron covers most of the surface. This piece reads well with a

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th C Antique Korean Tansu
19th C Antique Korean Tansu

19th C Antique Korean Tansu

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H 67 in W 44 in

19th C Antique Korean Tansu

Located in Stamford, CT

19th C Antique Korean Tansu

Category

Antique 19th Century South Korean Cabinets

Korean Tansu
Korean Tansu

Korean Tansu

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H 32 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Korean Tansu

Located in Hudson, NY

Dark wood chest with elaborate bronze and metal ornamentation. With fold down door (originally for futon storage).

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Pair of Vintage Korean Tansus
Pair of Vintage Korean Tansus

Pair of Vintage Korean Tansus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of tansus mounted as end or bedside tables on antiqued gold leaf iron bases. Great red crackle

Category

Vintage 1930s Korean Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of painted Korean Tansus
Pair of painted Korean Tansus

Pair of painted Korean Tansus

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H 33 in W 44 in D 20.5 in

Pair of painted Korean Tansus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual pair of naively painted chests. Good as end tables or cabinets. Great patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century
Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century

Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century

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H 42 in W 38 in D 15 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 three small drawers as well as two larger compartments.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of antique Tansu chests
Pair of antique Tansu chests

Pair of antique Tansu chests

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H 28.75 in W 45.25 in D 17.75 in

Pair of antique Tansu chests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra wide Korean Tansu chests with beautiful original patina and graphic metalwork now mounted on

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration
19th Century Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration

19th Century Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An exceptional quality and highly decorated Korean Joseon Dynasty three-tier sam-cheung-jang Tansu

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Step Tansu
Step Tansu

Step Tansu

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H 35.5 in W 33.5 in D 15 in

Step Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Medium sized double-sided step tansu (drawers open on both sides).

Category

20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Step Tansu
Step Tansu

Step Tansu

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H 71 in W 71.5 in D 19.5 in

Step Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Dark hued, elmwood step tansu, double-sided. Available in various sizes and hues.

Category

20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Step Tansu
Step Tansu

Step Tansu

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H 71.5 in W 72 in D 19.75 in

Step Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Elmwood Step Tansu in traditional Japanese style, with multiple drawers and cabinets

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Double-Sided Step Tansu
Double-Sided Step Tansu

Double-Sided Step Tansu

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H 35.5 in W 33 in D 14.5 in

Double-Sided Step Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Black elmwood step tansu, with double-sided drawers and gold colored trim. Available in burgundy as

Category

20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Two-Level Step Tansu
Two-Level Step Tansu

Two-Level Step Tansu

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H 36.5 in W 108 in D 20 in

Two-Level Step Tansu

Located in New York, NY

Modifiable two-level step tansu. Dimensions when stacked as stairs (Image 7) 71" H x 72" L x 20" D.

Category

20th Century Korean Bookcases

Materials

Elm

2 Drawer Console Table
2 Drawer Console Table

2 Drawer Console Table

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H 32.125 in W 43 in D 13 in

2 Drawer Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Tansu Design exclusive. 999306-75010

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Console Tables

Korean Tansu on Stand
Korean Tansu on Stand

Korean Tansu on Stand

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H 56.5 in W 38.25 in D 17.5 in

Korean Tansu on Stand

Located in Summerland, CA

19 century Korean blanket chest on custom made iron stand. Beautifully fitted with white brass

Category

Antique 19th Century South Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970
Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970

Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970

By Roger Capron, Jean Derval

Located in Chicago, IL

Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...

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Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Four-Panel Gilt and Lacquer Folding Screen with Cranes and Lotus
Four-Panel Gilt and Lacquer Folding Screen with Cranes and Lotus

Four-Panel Gilt and Lacquer Folding Screen with Cranes and Lotus

Located in Yonkers, NY

A striking four-panel Chinese folding screen featuring an opulent gilt background and richly painted imagery, likely dating to the late 20th century. The front of the screen showcase...

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Late 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

$4,087 / item

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT

The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...

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2010s Italian Side Tables

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Onyx

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

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Brass

Hedwig Bollhagen Ceramic Vase with Tiger Motif, Signed and Dated 1939
Hedwig Bollhagen Ceramic Vase with Tiger Motif, Signed and Dated 1939

Hedwig Bollhagen Ceramic Vase with Tiger Motif, Signed and Dated 1939

Located in Kastrup, DK

Hedwig Bollhagen (1907–2001) Unique ceramic vase by renowned German ceramicist Hedwig Bollhagen, created in 1929. The piece is signed with her monogram “HB” and dated 6 October 1939....

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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s
Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s

Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s

$3,363

H 22.45 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in

Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milan, IT

Sculptural single bed with chrome steel frame and leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

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Chrome

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

$3,600

H 70 in W 50 in D 20 in

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Qing hand-painted lacquered wedding cabinets were popular in the1800s as wedding gifts and used to store linens, among other items The cabinet features front doors with a cen...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired
Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired

Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this hard...

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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Solid Mango Wood Side Table with Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Solid Mango Wood Side Table with Burnt Finish, Modern Organic

Solid Mango Wood Side Table with Burnt Finish, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round side table, with an hourglass shape. Its neutral pigments make it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Fruitwood

Schumacher x David Kaihoi Tutsi Ivory Cotton Linen Lumbar Pillow
Schumacher x David Kaihoi Tutsi Ivory Cotton Linen Lumbar Pillow

Schumacher x David Kaihoi Tutsi Ivory Cotton Linen Lumbar Pillow

By Schumacher, David Kaihoi

Located in New York, NY

The face of this 12" x 20" pillow features Tutsi in Ivory paired with Piet Performance Linen in Flax on the back. A hardwearing yet sophisticated heavyweight velvet, Tutsi combines A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's

By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Culver City, CA

This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arch...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Teak

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Korean Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Korean tansu for your home. A Korean tansu — often made from metal, wood and elm — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Korean tansu, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Korean tansu, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Korean Tansu?

Prices for a Korean tansu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $6,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,495.
Questions About Korean Tansu
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bandaji is a type of trunk or chest that comes from Korea. The term "bandaji" means "half-closing" in Korean. It refers to the fact that Koreans typically store clothing inside and place folded blankets on top, so only half of the stored items are enclosed. Most examples feature intricate metalwork. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Bandaji chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Korean tansu is a type of cabinet that is easy to transport. Although the furniture originated in Japan, Korean examples are better known today. Most feature wood construction with metal trim. You'll find a selection of Korean tansu on 1stDibs.

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