KOREAN FURNITURE AUCTIONS WORLDWIDE – July to December 2026.
LOT 391: A THREE COMPARTMENT BRUSH HOLDER WITH BUTTERFLY DESIGN, JOSEON DYNASTY. H14.8cm; 425g. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥50,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥120,000 JPY
LOT 397:A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CHEST WITH FLORAL DESIGN, JOSEON DYNASTY. H23cm; L65.5cm; W35cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥500,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥1,800,000 JPY
LOT 392:A TURTLE SHAPED WOODEN HANGING BRUSH RACK, JOSEON DYNASTY. H45cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥50,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥100,000 JPY
LOT 393:A LACQUERED LOW TABLE WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID LONGEVITY CHARACTER DESIGN, JOSEON DYNASTY. H20.6cm; D20.4cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥30,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥80,000 JPY
LOT 394: A LACQUERED LOW TABLE WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID FLORAL DESIGN, JOSEON DYNASTY. H20.8cm; D18.8cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥30,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥30,000 JPY
LOT 395:A SUTRA TABLE, JOSEON DYNASTY. H56.5cm; L65.8cm; W29.3cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥50,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥650,000 JPY
LOT 396:A RECTANGULAR MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID BOX WITH FLORAL DESIGN, JOSEON DYNASTY. L62.5cm; H15.5cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥300,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥2,500,000 JPY
LOT 399:A CABINET WITH SHAGREEN AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID DRAGON DESIGN, JOSEON DYNASTY. H98.5cm; L61.5cm; W34cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥300,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥1,500,000 JPY
LOT 398:A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID SHELF, JOSEON DYNASTY. H31.7cm; L45.4cm; W25.5cm. Fukuoka Yumekai Auction. Osaka, Japan. 23th Auction. July 18, 2026. Estimate: ¥50,000 JPY. SOLD for ¥120,000 JPY
LOT 40. Korean pantry cabinet, probably circa 1900, rectangular body with numerous drawers and doors, Asian pine and precious wood, metal fittings in diamond and flower shapes, decorative characters and symbols on the front, H 107cm, W 70cm, D 31cm, signs of age-related wear. Rotherbaum Auction House OHG. Hamburg, Germany. July 5, 2026. Starting bid: €200 EUR. UNSOLD.
LOT 1068:A 19TH CENTURY KOREAN PINE AND ELM KITCHEN CABINET (178H X 117W X 55D CM). Leonard Joel. Hawthorn, Australia. July 2, 2026. Estimate: $420 AUD – $600 AUD. Starting bid: $420 AUD. UNSOLD.
LOT 215:Small Korean scholar’s table with decorative pressed top, 25 x 51 x 38cm. Lawsons, Australia. July 5, 2026. Estimate: $300 AUD – $400 AUD. Starting bid: $60 AUD. UNSOLD.
LOT 1147:19th-century Korean shagreen-clad 3-section chest, ex. Korea Antique Co. Seoul (116 x 66 x 38cm) with original purchase receipt. Lawsons. Sydney, Australia. July 2, 2026. Estimate: Est: $800 AUD – $1,200 AUD. SOLD for $1,400 AUD
LOT 139E. Antique rectangular Korean box from the 19th century measuring approx. 5.5″ H x 12″ W x 8″ D. Similar item sold at Christie’s for $87,500 on March 19, 2019, Japanese and Korean Art Live Auction 17148. Keystone Auctions LLC. York, PA, US. July 5, 2026. Estimate: $12,000 USD – $20,000 USD. Starting bid: $2,000 USD. SOLD for $4,400 USD
LOT 503. Antique Korean Joseon Period soban (individual dining tray table), handcrafted from local hardwood with a deep reddish-black natural lacquer finish. The design features a rectangular, slightly tray-rimmed top resting on beautifully carved openwork cloud-form apron supports (undong) and elegant cabriole legs linked by low structural stretchers. 14”x12.5”x11”. Cornell Auctions, Objects & Trade. Bellport , NY, USA, July 11, 2026. Estimate: $200-$300.- Starting bid: $60.- SOLD for $140.-
LOT 203. A KOREAN ELMWOOD CHEST, Bandaji, with brass fittings. 19th century, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). 48 x 60 x 25 cm. Raffan Kelaher & Thomas. Leichhardt, Australia. July 13, 2026. Estimate: $100 AUD – $200 AUD. Starting bid: $100 AUD. SOLD for $220 AUD.
LOT 212. A KOREAN PINE NONG (storage chest), featuring a two-tier storage unit, blur wood veneer, two pairs of doors, four drawers, brass fittings and carved stand. Late Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). 140 x 53 x 111 cm. Raffan Kelaher & Thomas. Leichhardt, Australia. July 13, 2026. Estimate: $400 AUD – $800 AUD. Starting bid: $400 AUD. SOLD for $400 AUD.
LOT 213. A KOREAN PINE NONG (storage chest), two tier storage unit, blur wood veneer, two pairs of doors, four drawers, brass fittings and carved stand. Late Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). 153 x 106x 48 cm. Raffan Kelaher & Thomas. Leichhardt, Australia. July 13, 2026. Estimate: $400 AUD – $800 AUD. Starting bid: $400 AUD. SOLD for $400 AUD.
Lot 179:Korean Two-Tier Hardwood Stacking Chest (bandaji) 1900, H 55″ W 35″ Depth 16″ 1 PC. Having brass hardware. Elm and pear wood. Storage or wedding chest. One case having four drawers above two paneled doors. One case with two paneled doors. DuMouchelles. Detroit, MI, US. July 23, 2026. Estimate: $400 USD – $600 USD. Starting bid: $300.- SOLD for $900 USD.
Lot 178:Korean Two-Tier Persimmon Wood Stacking Chest (morijang) 20th C., H 56.75″ W 37.5″ Depth 16.75″. Having brass butterfly hinges and corner mounts. One case having four drawers above two paneled doors. One case with two paneled doors. DuMouchelles. Detroit, MI, US. July 23, 2026. Estimate: $400 USD – $600 USD. Starting bid: $300.- SOLD for $325 USD.
LOT 26:Black lacquer chest with mother-of-pearl inlay (najeon chilgi), Joseon Dynasty (16th to 18th century), Korea. Auction Lisbon. Amadora, Portugal. July 9, 2026. Estimate: €24,000 EUR – €36,000 EUR. Starting bid: €12,000 EUR. UNSOLD.
Lot 1201.Korean two piece chest (101 x 75 x 31cm). Lawsons. Sydney, Australia. July 16, 2026. Estimate: $150 AUD – $200 AUD. Starting bid: $20 AUD. SOLD for $120 AUD.
LOT 46. Old Korean Bandaji Chest, 25 3/4 x 32 1/4 x 15 1/2″. Lunds Auctioneers & Appraisers Ltd. Victoria BC, Canada. July 15, 2026. Estimate: CA$200-CA$300.- Starting bid: CA$100.- SOLD for CA$100.-
LOT 256. An early 19th century, Korean top-opening pine “money chest” with wrought iron hardware. 13″ H x 31″ W x 14″ D. McLaren Auction Services. Aurora, OR, United States. July 16, 2026. Estimate: $150-$450.- Starting bid: $50.- SOLD for $170.-
LOT 7. Korean Lacquered And Metal Mounted Bandaji Fall Front Chest. Size: 29” x 33” x 16” (74 x 84 x 41 cm). Material Culture. Philadelphia, PA, United States. August 12, 2026. Estimate: $300-$500.- Starting bid: $150.- SOLD for $325.-
LOT 141. Chinese metal mounted campaign chest, late 19th century, all-over incised metal mounted, with side handles and drop front, in dark stained oak, also with studding mounts. (36″ H x 32″ W x 16″ D). Roland NY. Glen Cove, NY, United States. July 25, 2026. Estimate: $200-$300.- Starting bid: $100.- SOLD for $325.- Note: This is a Korean bandaji and not Chinese as described.
LOT 1742. Antique Korean Iron Bound Pine and Elm Bandaji Chest with Drop Front and Top Hinged Opening. Height: 9.5 inches, Width: 36 inches, Depth: 18 inches. Uniques and Antiques, Inc. Aston, PA, United States. August 13, 2026. Estimate: $150-$250.- Starting bid: $125.-
LOT 104:Pair Korean Butterfly Chests. Each chest having twin doors centering with a large butterfly estucheon plate opening to reveal a cupboard, the facade with with smaller butterfly, bat and fruit form mounts. Each with stone specimen top 25″h x 33.5″w x 16.5″d. Turner Auctions + Appraisals. South San Francisco, CA, US. August 16, 2026. Estimate: $400 USD – $600 USD. Starting bid: $200 USD.
LOT 221. ANTIQUE KOREAN CHEST 2 PARTS WITH SILVER HARDWARE DECORATION. 52 in. high by 37.5 in. wide. by 15.5 in. deep. Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions. Houston, TX, US. August 16, 2026. Estimate: Est: $1,000 USD – $2,000 USD. Starting bid: $450 USD.
LOT 105:Korean Low Chest. Consisting of one drop front door, opening to reveal a cubby, over fitted with iron strapwork, with lock, 21″h x 29.5″w x 12.5″d. Turner Auctions + Appraisals. South San Francisco, CA, US. August 16, 2026. Estimate: $200 USD – $400 USD. Starting bid: $100 USD.
LOT 323. Fine Japanese 19th Century Wood Table Cabinet, the engraved bronze corners and hinges on the 2 panel doors with lock plate and no key, one door with catch inside, and both opening to reveal 6 drawers in 3 rows and a top shelf, each drawer with a bronze Bat shaped pull. Height 17 3/4 inches X width 21 1/2 inches X depth 11 3/4 inches. Eddie’s Auction. New York, NY, United States. August 2, 2026. Estimate: $200-$300. Starting bid: $150.- Note: This is a Korean chest and not Japanese as described.
LOT 507. Korean Brass-Mounted Nong 20th century, the paulownia wood nong comprised of two stacking chests, each with a pair of doors, the facade decorated with panels of applied molding, on a matching base with trestle-form sides. New Orleans Auction Galleries. New Orleans, LA, US. August 21, 2026. Estimate: $300 USD – $500 USD. Starting bid: $100 USD.
LOT 126. Antique Korean Iron Mounted Bandaji Chest. Approximately 40.37H x 36.0W x 14.25D in. Clark’s Auction Company. Scotts Valley, CA, United States. August 30, 2026. Estimate: $400-$800. Starting bid: $240.-
