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Antique Korean Iron Mounted Bandjani Chest
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for sale €527     $572
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Antique Korean Iron Mounted Bandjani Chest

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
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An antique 19th Century Korean Bandjani chest, in nicely figured elm with fall front opening and decorative metal mounts, lock-plate and lock, the sides with carrying handles, lined with recycled paper.

In very good condition with clean interior, the paper lining is original and typical on these chests.

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Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Korean Bandaji Chest to the 19th Century.

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Description
An antique 19th Century Korean Bandjani chest, in nicely figured elm with fall front opening and decorative metal mounts, lock-plate and lock, the sides with carrying handles, lined with recycled paper.
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In very good condition with clean interior, the paper lining is original and typical on these chests.
Hand of Glory
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Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Korean Bandaji Chest to the 19th Century.

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An antique wooden Korean Bandaji chest fitted with black iron strap hinges, decorative round bosses, and drop handles.
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Archive I An antique wooden Korean Bandaji chest fitted with black iron strap hinges, decorative round bosses, and drop handles.

Antique Korean Iron Mounted Bandjani Chest

Archive II An antique wooden Korean Bandaji chest fitted with black iron strap hinges, decorative round bosses, and drop handles. View II
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Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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An antique wooden Korean Bandaji chest fitted with black iron strap hinges, decorative round bosses, and drop handles.
Antique Korean Iron Mounted Bandjani Chest
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An antique wooden Korean Bandaji chest fitted with black iron strap hinges, decorative round bosses, and drop handles.
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  • ObjectChests & Coffers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJoseon Dynasty
  • MaterialElm, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIron strap hinges, drop-front panel, iron bosses, bail handles

This nineteenth-century Korean Bandaji chest hails from the Joseon Dynasty period, designed in a classic gentleman's library style. Constructed from nicely figured elm timber with a warm brown finish, the cabinet displays rich wood grain alongside prominent black iron mounts. It is fitted with a central lock-plate and lock, drop bail handles, iron strap hinges spanning the front panels, and decorative round iron bosses. The piece features a drop-front panel opening with an original recycled paper interior lining, plus side carrying handles and small block feet. It stands in very good condition with a clean interior and visible age-commensurate patination on the metalwork. Practical for everyday storage, this decorative chest suits various contemporary interior settings. It functions well as a distinctive accent piece in a living room, hallway, or study. The flat top surface offers display space for lamps, books, or decorative objects, while the enclosed cabinet provides concealed storage space for household items, linens, or personal keepsakes.

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A Bandaji is a traditional Korean storage chest featuring a hinged drop-down front upper section, historically crafted during the Joseon Dynasty for storing bedding, clothing, and household valuables.

These chests are typically built using dense hardwoods such as elm, pine, or Paulownia, reinforced with heavy hand-forged iron or brass plates, corner brackets, and functional lock plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged ironwork with traditional motifs, dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, natural patination on the timber, and a operational front-opening mechanism.

A Bandaji chest serves as a focal statement piece in an entryway, living room, or bedroom, anchoring contemporary minimalist schemes with structured architectural line and material texture.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying clear microcrystalline wax occasionally, while keeping the metalwork clean and dry to protect against oxidisation.
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