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Retro Korean Chest

1950s Tall Korean Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1959s tall Korean chest. Iron hardware.
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1950s Retro Korean Chest

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Wood

Retro 1950s Tall Korean Chest
1950s Tall Korean Chest
H 67 in W 47.25 in D 22.5 in
Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Korean Jang or Bandaji wooden chest on chest having two doors on each section with butterfly gilt
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Mid-20th Century International Style Retro Korean Chest

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Wood

Retro Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
H 58.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Korean dark brown leather blanket chest from the mid 20th century with iron hardware and
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Mid-20th Century Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Iron

Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side
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1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Elm

Mid 20th Century Korean Jewelry Chest Dresser Organizer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Korean hardwood diminutive chest with brass mounts. The two doors open to reveal storage and
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1950s Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Korean Chest

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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 Retro Korean Chest

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Metal

Stephen Sprouse 1988 Andy Warhol Camouflage Jacket
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Oakland, CA
close-up photo. The faded whitish areas are on the right and left front chest and also between two of
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1980s South Korean Retro Korean Chest

Brass Asian Temple Style Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
that resembles characters from the Korean alphabet. The lamp is reminiscent of James Mont mid-century
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Retro Brass Asian Temple Style Table Lamp
Brass Asian Temple Style Table Lamp
H 26 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
1971 Hauqing Kim Chinese Winter Landscape Watercolor Painting Snow Bridge
Located in Dayton, OH
, whose pseudonym/esteemed name is Liu Quan. The art was made in 1971. Korean pinyin: *1:???: Nathula? (a
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1970s Chinoiserie Retro Korean Chest

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Paint

New Powder Blue Petal Shelf Bust Honeymoon Party Dress w Crinoline – M, 1953
Located in Tucson, AZ
A honeymoon dress that was never worn (because the groom shipped out to Korea immediately after the
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1950s American Retro Korean Chest

Still Life of Gourds with Japanese Celadon Vase & Dragon Decorated Plate, 1944.
By Denis Mitchell
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
War II). Interestingly, the painting is on a cut plywood panel of a tea crate/chest. The painting is
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Plywood, Oil

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Petite Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Black, White & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Magari wall lamp or sconce is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. The shade has a swivel mechanism for rotation. This design is strongly influenced by both French and...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Retro Korean Chest

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Glass

Retro Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in
Glass and Metal Industrial Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Houston, TX
Industrial pendant light fixtures from France. With a timeless Industrial aesthetic, this vintage hanging light fixture has a metal frame supporting a ridged Holophane glass shade. T...
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20th Century French Industrial Retro Korean Chest

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Metal

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
J 160 Wall Light by Wende Reid - Minimal Rustic Hand-stitched Linen and Brass
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This original, minimal, rustic, understated and graceful hand-stitched linen and brass wall light is a refined example of 21st century artisanal design. Made in Australia to order, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Artisanal Tulip 520 Pendant is custom made to order Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Italian linen pendant lamp is a refined example of 21st ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Copper, Brass

J 260 Wall Light by Wende Reid - Large Rustic Hand-Stitched Linen, Brass
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
These elegantly simple, handmade, modern classic, large brass and Italian linen wall lights with full-size signature hand-stitched linen taper shades, illuminate with light levels si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Textile, Wood

Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Wood Flexible Linen Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MEZQUITE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Like a chess bishop, Mezquite makes its presence felt in a resounding manner. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Vintage Bedside Nightstands, Asian, Low Side Cabinet, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage bedside nightstands. An Asian, rosewood low side cabinet, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Pleasingly square in proportion and of appealin...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Retro Korean Chest

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Wood

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as an upholstered seat and back. H 33.5 in. x W 21.5 i...
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2010s American Retro Korean Chest

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Upholstery, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Oak

Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The trough...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Retro Korean Chest

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Limestone

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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Small Tansu Cabinet
Small Tansu Cabinet
H 16.75 in W 20 in D 12.63 in
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Retro Korean Chest

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Glass

Mini Tubular Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very clean and simple pill shaped lamp. The lamp is half brass. The look goes well with all styles. The lamp housing and bulb has a 1 inch diameter and is 5 inches long.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Mini Tubular Sconce
Mini Tubular Sconce
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

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1960s Korean Chest or Side Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Korean chest or side table. Brass ornamentation.
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1960s Retro Korean Chest

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Wood

Retro 1960s Korean Chest or Side Table
1960s Korean Chest or Side Table
H 19.75 in W 31.5 in D 13.25 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
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1950s Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Metal

Retro Elm Paulownia & Brass Korean Chest
Elm Paulownia & Brass Korean Chest
H 30.25 in W 52 in D 19.25 in
Tall Korean Chest in Three Parts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well-made and very decorative Korean tall chest with s.
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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinese Export Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Tall Korean Chest in Three Parts
Tall Korean Chest in Three Parts
H 50.5 in W 31 in D 13.5 in
1960s Korean Butterfly Chest or Side Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Korean chest or side table with brass butterfly hardware.
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1960s Retro Korean Chest

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Wood

Korean Drop Front Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Korean drop front chest in elmwood, with two handles on the sides. The front of this Korean chest
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Late 20th Century Korean Folk Art Retro Korean Chest

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Elm

Korean Drop Front Chest
Korean Drop Front Chest
H 37 in W 37 in D 17.5 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
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Mid-20th Century Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Pair of Korean Wood and Brass Chests
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Korean wood and brass chests.
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1960s Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Pair of Korean Wood and Brass Chests
Pair of Korean Wood and Brass Chests
H 30 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Korean Tansu Style Lacquered Dressing Chest, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Korean bandaji (blanket chest).
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1950s Korean Meiji Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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 Retro Korean Chest

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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
Korean Carved Elm and Brass Low Bedside Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Asian Hollywood Regency low nightstands or commodes Korea, mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Clad Two Drawer Chest by Sarreid LTD of Spain
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Hollywood Regency brass clad two drawer chest by Sarreid LTD of Spain, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Korean Campaign Retro Korean Chest

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Wood

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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Korean Chest

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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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Etro Black Wool Pleated Korean Evening Jacket 1990s
By Etro
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Etro vintage woman jacket from the 90s. Model like overcoat with korean collar, pleated fabric
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1990s Italian Retro Korean Chest

Chest on Stand by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic chest on stand was created by Maitland Smith in the 1980s-1990s and is
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Late 20th Century North Korean Georgian Retro Korean Chest

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Marble

Chest on Stand by Maitland Smith
Chest on Stand by Maitland Smith
H 24.25 in W 21.75 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Contemporary Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A pair of contemporary Korean elm chests, each fitted with six drawers with metal handles and
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Late 20th Century Retro Korean Chest

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Elm

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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Monumental Circular Jonathan Charles Mahogany Dining Table
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Stamford, CT
study banded dining table top. Comes complete with a Wellington chest of drawers with a top oak
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1990s Korean Regency Retro Korean Chest

Valentino Vintage Wool and Velvet Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
wrists without buttons or zippers. The collar is subdued and high-collared, almost Korean-style. The
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1980s Italian Retro Korean Chest

Marine! The Life of Chesty Puller by Burke Davis, Signed by Chesty Puller, 1962
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Marines in history. Nicknamed for his wide barrel-like chest, Puller fought in Haiti, Nicaragua, WWII, and
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1960s Retro Korean Chest

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Leather, Paper

"Marine! The Life of Chesty Puller" Signed by Chesty Puller, First Edition, 1962
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
barrel-like chest, Puller fought in Haiti, Nicaragua, WWII, and the Korean War. He is the most decorated
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1960s American Retro Korean Chest

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Paper

Vintage Italian Fratelli Cattaneo Louis XV Style Nightstand
Located in Forney, TX
A charming, signed, Italian Louis XV style parquetry inlaid petite chest of drawers - bedside
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Retro Korean Chest

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Metal, Bronze

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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1960s Korean Chinese Export Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Midcentury Asian Style Brass Mounted Wicker Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury Asian Style Brass Mounted Wicker Blanket Chest Storage Trunk in good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Retro Korean Chest

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Wicker, Wood

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 Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Pair of Korean Bandaji Side Tables/Low Chests on Stands with Brass Hardware
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Korean Bandaji (blanket) chests on stands with intricate brass-work and hardware. 22" high
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1950s Korean Other Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Pair of Asian Bandaji Mahogany Burlwood Chests, Ornate Brass Butterfly Hardware
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of two beautiful Korean Camphorwood burl Bandaji style chests, c. 1960’s. The oversized floral
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1960s Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Brass Clad Two-Drawer Chest Sarreid Ltd., Spain
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome two-drawer brass-clad chest in a Hollywood Regency Campaign style by Sarreid Ltd., Spain
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1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Retro Korean Chest

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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 Retro Korean Chest

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Metal

Mani by Armani Floral Damask Multicolor Violet Black Silk Slim Fit Jacket 1980s
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Brindisi, Bt
% acetate, 29% wool 18% silk. High-necked Korean model, fitted. Inside the spare button. Made in Italy
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1980s Italian Retro Korean Chest

Stephen Sprouse Vintage 1988 Hardcore Band Sticker Blazer Jacket
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Francisco, CA
pockets at front bottom. 100% cotton, fully lined in 100% rayon. Made in Korea. Size 40. Chest 42"
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1980s Retro Korean Chest

Torun by Dansk Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 64 Pieces Estate Modern
By Dansk
Located in Big Bend, WI
patterns to view in person. The offset knife style is wonderfully modern. Manufactured in Korea. Estate
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Mid-20th Century Retro Korean Chest

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Stainless Steel

Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Drawer Chest of Drawers w/ Cabinet space.
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1950s Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Elm

Chest of Drawers
Chest of Drawers
H 44.5 in W 63 in D 12 in
Three Level Chest
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Red Painted 3 Level Chest with Sliding doors
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1950s Korean Retro Korean Chest

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Elm

Three Level Chest
Three Level Chest
H 43 in W 32 in D 12 in
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Retro Korean Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro Korean chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retro Korean chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a retro Korean chest — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right retro Korean chest, those designed in Georgian, louis xv and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro Korean chest over the years, but those crafted by Dansk Designs and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Korean Chest?

Prices for a retro Korean chest start at $345 and top out at $3,850 with the average selling for $1,250.