Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest

Spanish Walnut Chest Table, 19th century or earlier, top with iron lock plate opening to reveal storage compartment above two drawers. 25" H x 48" W x 24.25" D. Provenance: From the...

Spanish Revival Tooled Leather and Wood Dome Top Chest with two iron drop handles, 19th century. 17.5" H x 44.5" W x 25" D.

Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers, with two short drawers above three graduated frieze drawers and mother-of-pearl landscape inlay. 10.75" H x 8.25" W x 9.25" D. Th...

Pair of Chinese hardwood side chairs with geometric details, probably late 19th / early 20th century. 36" H x 19.5" W x 15" D; seat height: 18.75" H.

This antique chest is unique and beautiful, likely handmade in the Nuristan province of northeast Afghanistan. We estimate it to be crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century. It was built from wood using traditional wedged mortise and tenon joinery, indicating its origin. The front panel is richly adorned with hand-chiseled tribal motifs of stars and flowers. The surface of the wood is beautifully textured. Its natural patina perfectly suits the wabi-sabi aesthetic—celebrating imperfection, timeworn beauty, and authenticity. The chest’s tribal design feels raw yet sophisticated, combining ancient craftsmanship with a timeless sense of modernity. This handmade piece would integrate beautifully into a variety of interiors: it can ground a minimalist or contemporary space with its earthy authenticity, lend soulful warmth to a wabi-sabi-inspired room, and enrich eclectic, bohemian, or globally curated environments. Its strong, geometric lines and understated ornamentation make it highly adaptable, whether used as a statement entryway chest...

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...

This striking chest is made from a Brazilian hardwood which I have not been able to identify. The color and figuring of the timber together with the Classic form and ornamentation su...

The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plate. Chest has a drop front, used to store clothing and documents on the bottom, and bedding on top. Wonderful wood patina...