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Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

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

$1,400Sale Price|60% Off

H 31.25 in W 36 in D 17 in

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

Materials

Brass

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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

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

hardware and butterfly accents. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this wooden tansu chest is a fine

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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

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Mid-20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to paper lined

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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

Category

Antique 1890s Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

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

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

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Located in CABA, AR

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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.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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