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Korean Tansu

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Early 20th-Century Korean Tansu Chest is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century Korean Meiji Furniture

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Metal

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu Walnut Nightstand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Korean Tansu style nightstand, commode
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

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Brass

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Furniture

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Iron

Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
H 42 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in
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

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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 Furniture

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Brass

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Trunk Chest on Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest on stand or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Iron

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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

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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
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

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Iron

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 with striking brass butterfly hardware and hinges. Richly grained two-tone finish. ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Korean Tansu Style Lacquered Dressing Chest, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Korean bandaji (blanket chest).
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Vintage 1950s Korean Meiji Furniture

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Brass

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

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

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

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Elm

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest
Located in Astoria, 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

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Metal

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

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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 Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / TV board
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 Korean Archaistic Furniture

Materials

Pine

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 Korean Archaistic Furniture

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Pine

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

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Wood

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Side Table
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 Archaistic Furniture

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Pine

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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Brass

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

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
Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest
Located in South Burlington, VT
emigrated to Japan from Korea and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. The complete lock comes with
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Early 20th Century Korean Metalwork

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Iron

19th Century Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Korean Tansu Bandaji style chest or blanket chest made of elm. Featuring iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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Iron

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

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Iron

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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
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

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Metal

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

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

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Iron

Korean Tansu
Korean Tansu
H 24 in W 35 in
19th C Antique Korean Tansu
Located in Stamford, CT
19th C Antique Korean Tansu
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Cabinets

Korean Tansu
Located in Hudson, NY
Dark wood chest with elaborate bronze and metal ornamentation. With fold down door (originally for futon storage).
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Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

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Bronze, Metal

Korean Tansu
Korean Tansu
H 32 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Vintage Korean Tansus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tansus mounted as end or bedside tables on antiqued gold leaf iron bases. Great red crackle
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Vintage 1930s Korean Night Stands

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Brass

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
Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Crafted of solid woods, this chest features wonderful handmade hardware and rivets. There are three small drawers as well as two larger compartments.
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Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture

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Wood

Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century
Korean Tansu Chest, 19th Century
H 42 in W 38 in D 15 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
19th Century Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An exceptional quality and highly decorated Korean Joseon Dynasty three-tier sam-cheung-jang Tansu
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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Furniture

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Brass

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

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Elm

Step Tansu
Step Tansu
H 71 in W 71.5 in D 19.5 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
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

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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

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Elm

Two-Level Step Tansu
Two-Level Step Tansu
H 36.5 in W 108 in D 20 in
2 Drawer Console Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Tansu Design exclusive. 999306-75010
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Console Tables

2 Drawer Console Table
2 Drawer Console Table
H 32.125 in W 43 in D 13 in
Korean Tansu on Stand
Located in Summerland, CA
19 century Korean blanket chest on custom made iron stand. Beautifully fitted with white brass
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Furniture

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Brass

Korean Tansu on Stand
Korean Tansu on Stand
H 56.5 in W 38.25 in D 17.5 in

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Korean Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Korean tansu for your home. A Korean tansu — often made from metal, wood and elm — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Korean tansu, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Korean tansu, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Korean Tansu?

Prices for a Korean tansu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $6,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,495.
Questions About Korean Tansu
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bandaji is a type of trunk or chest that comes from Korea. The term "bandaji" means "half-closing" in Korean. It refers to the fact that Koreans typically store clothing inside and place folded blankets on top, so only half of the stored items are enclosed. Most examples feature intricate metalwork. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Bandaji chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.

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