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North Korean Chest

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

in now North Korea. Constructed in pinewood, the chest was sumptuously decorated with white nickel

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty Original Invoice
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty Original Invoice

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty Original Invoice

Located in Atlanta, GA

in Pyongyang area in now North Korea as a wedding chest indicated by the specific auspicious symbols

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Metal

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North Korean Chest with Metal Engraving
North Korean Chest with Metal Engraving

North Korean Chest with Metal Engraving

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H 42.25 in W 35.25 in D 18.25 in

North Korean Chest with Metal Engraving

Located in Astoria, NY

This chest has very fine metalwork. North Korean bandaji (front-opening chests) are renowned for

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique North Korean Chest with Fine Lacelike Ironwork
Antique North Korean Chest with Fine Lacelike Ironwork

Antique North Korean Chest with Fine Lacelike Ironwork

Located in Astoria, NY

done in Pakchon, North Korea. The gate at the center of the chest is Namdaemun, the centuries-old city

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

North Korean Chest
North Korean Chest

North Korean Chest

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H 27.5 in W 32.25 in D 17.25 in

North Korean Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique North Korean head side chest with white brass butterfly hardware.

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Antique 19th Century South Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

North Korean Bandaji
North Korean Bandaji

North Korean Bandaji

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H 33.325 in Dm 17 in

North Korean Bandaji

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique North Korean Bandaji (blanket chest). Solid elm wood - original finish, with original

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Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

North Korean Bandaji Blanket Chest
North Korean Bandaji Blanket Chest

North Korean Bandaji Blanket Chest

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H 41.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in

North Korean Bandaji Blanket Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique North Korean Bandaji (Blanket Chest). Original brass hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900
Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900

Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900

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H 33 in W 39.75 in D 17.75 in

Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900

Located in San Marino, CA

A complimentary pair of North Korean blanket chests (Bandaji) with etched German silver hardware

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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest
White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest

White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest

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H 42 in W 36 in D 18 in

White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest

Located in New York, NY

Rare North Korean Blanket Chest with distinctive original metal work.

Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest
White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest

White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest

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H 43 in W 43 in D 19 in

White Metal Embossed Blanket Chest

Located in New York, NY

Rare North Korean blanket chest with distinctive original white metal workings.

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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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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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