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Korean Tansu Cabinet

Early 20th Century Korean Tansu Wedding Two Part Cabinet With Butterfly Hardware
Located in Elkton, MD
This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case
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Early 20th Century Unknown Japonisme Credenzas

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1890s Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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20th Century North Korean Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
By Other Kingdom
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Early 20th century decorative Korean cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative korean cabinet circa 1900. Good quality tansu style wooden cupboard
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Early 20th Century Korean Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Large Korean (In the Japanese Style) 14 Drawer Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning vintage Korean (in the Japanese style) large elm (keyaki) tansu chest with original cast
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Korean Chest
19th Century Korean Chest
H 38.75 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Korean Step Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Korean step tansu, also known as "pyung sang," are traditional Korean furniture pieces designed for
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

A Korean Step Tansu
A Korean Step Tansu
H 5.5 in W 51.5 in D 14.5 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Tansu Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Exotic wood Tansu cabinet with brass hardware. Beautiful wood-grain and brass mounts. Original Lock
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20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Tansu Cabinet
Small Tansu Cabinet
H 16.75 in W 20 in D 12.63 in
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

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine & early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

Materials

Iron

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop
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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Small black lacquered chinoiserie cabinet features handpainted motif of birds and flowers on the top and sides and brass hardware. Front doors open to storage and three small drawers...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

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Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquered Cabinet
Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquered Cabinet
H 22.75 in W 21.75 in D 13.75 in
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Brass Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass medallion, teardrop pulls, two drawers and two doors on horse hoof feet. Created in China ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Brass

Solid Oak Wardrobe and Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Elegant and rare Wardrobe, armoire and secretary by French designers Guillerme and Chambron featuring leather straps holding the desk tray. The iconic wardrobe is in overall good...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut combination wardrobe, the moulded top above two long panelled well-figured doors opening to reveal the large hanging area flanked by two banks of drawers with stylised walnut ...
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Walnut compactum wardrobe
Walnut compactum wardrobe
H 66.5 in W 94.5 in D 25 in
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Snap Top Loo Dining Table, Scotland 1880, H121
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burr walnut snap top loo table dining table, Scotland 1880, H121 Scotland, 1880 Solid walnut and burr walnut veneer Original finish tabletop has a moulded edge with...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, rare and important Meiji period, late 19th century, Japanese lacquer cabinet Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century In three parts, designed with asymmetric sections of open...
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

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Japanese Antique Display Shelf Chestnut Wood 1930s Wabi-Sabi Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese display cabinet. Made of chestnut and cedar wood. Since it has been around 100 years, the chestnut tree is unpainted, but the color has become darker. This w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the 2 seater version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The fabric is a Ecru bright velour ...
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Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Vintage Chinese 3 Pieces Double Sided Steps/Ladder Cabinet, Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 66 1/2in H x 65in W x 18in D ?Top and side Part: 27 1/2in H x 27 1/2in W x 18in D ?Center Part: 36 1/2in H x 36 1/2in W x 18in D Drawer: Top and side small: 5 1/2in H x 6 3/...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Sushi Kart Trolley Black with red yellow, beige, green shelves, golden details
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A trolley on wheels with turning shelves, a piece of furniture able to distinguish an interior decoration with a strong personality based on elegance and details. Lorenza Bozzoli con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Paint, Beech

Chinese Linen Glass Cabinet with Carved Wood
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 20th century solid wood custom linen press with glass door. The cabinet is constructed with three frame members, among them two are inset with choice elm woods that form ...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Antique Korean Tansu Chest
H 27.25 in W 33 in D 17.63 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.
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Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets

Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet
Antique Korean Tansu Cabinet
H 35.25 in W 29 in D 14 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

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Elm

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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 Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest
Located in New York, NY
Korean Bandaji hardwood storage tansu chest, 19th century, with drop-front panel with a large
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Antique 19th Century Korean Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Iron

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

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Brass

Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet
Small Tansu Exotic Wood Cabinet
H 23.75 in W 21.88 in D 12.5 in
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 Buffets

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century
Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century
H 38.75 in W 55.25 in D 16.25 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

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Brass

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

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Chestnut, Pine

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.
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Early 20th Century Dressers

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Wood

19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

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Nickel

19th Century Korean Chest
19th Century Korean Chest
H 38.75 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
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
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
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

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

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

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

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Exotic wood Tansu with brass butterfly hardware. Exceptional woodgrain pattern. I believe this
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20th Century Korean Cabinets

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Brass

Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
Small Butterfly Tansu Cabinet
H 26 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
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
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20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary pair of tansu cabinets hand-crafted out of elmwood in good condition that has been
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Vintage 1950s Korean Tibetan Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Cabinets
Pair of Korean Cabinets
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H 11 in W 14 in D 8 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Kyonggi Province Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
wrought iron pierced grill work and iron handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu
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Antique 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Elm Tansu Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These vintage Korean cabinets with decorative brass accents are made out of solid wood and have
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Elm Tansu Chests
Pair of Elm Tansu Chests
H 21 in W 23.25 in D 12.75 in
Antique Korean Bandaji Blanket Chest with Elaborate Strapwork, circa Late 1800s
Located in Peabody, MA
Late 19th century Korean Bandaji tansu with elaborate decorative metalwork.
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

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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

Materials

Metal

Korean Tansu
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th century Korean Tansu. Decorative iron covers most of the surface. This piece reads well with a
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Korean Tansu
Korean Tansu
H 24 in W 35 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.
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of painted Korean Tansus
Pair of painted Korean Tansus
H 33 in W 44 in D 20.5 in
Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Elmwood Step Tansu in traditional Japanese style, with multiple drawers and cabinets
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Step Tansu
Step Tansu
H 71.5 in W 72 in D 19.75 in
Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Medium sized double-sided step tansu (drawers open on both sides).
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20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Step Tansu
Step Tansu
H 35.5 in W 33.5 in D 15 in
Step Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Dark hued, elmwood step tansu, double-sided. Available in various sizes and hues.
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20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Step Tansu
Step Tansu
H 71 in W 71.5 in D 19.5 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
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20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Double-Sided Step Tansu
Double-Sided Step Tansu
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 14.5 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.
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20th Century Korean Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Two-Level Step Tansu
Two-Level Step Tansu
H 36.5 in W 108 in D 20 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
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Antique 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of antique Tansu chests
Pair of antique Tansu chests
H 28.75 in W 45.25 in D 17.75 in
Elmwood Mid-Size Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
5 Drawer Tansu-Style Chest of Drawers with Upper Cabinet and original brass fittings. In excellent
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Vintage 1940s South Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elmwood Mid-Size Chest of Drawers
Elmwood Mid-Size Chest of Drawers
H 48.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
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Korean Tansu Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Korean tansu cabinet for your home. Each Korean tansu cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and elm. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Korean tansu cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Korean tansu cabinet bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Korean Tansu Cabinet?

Prices for a Korean tansu cabinet start at $495 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $2,495.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Korean Tansu Cabinet
  • 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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