Korean Furniture

This is an old Korean patchwork cloth made around the 20th century. The name is ``pojagi'' or ``chogappo.'' It is a cloth used to cover, wrap, or wrap things to protect them, and is ...

Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with a polished finish. Originally these would have illuminated hazardous areas on super tankers, cargo ships and military...

McDonald Paperbag Lighting 10-2 Manufactured by Gyuhan Lee. Korea, 2023. Paper, Steel and Electrical parts. Measurements 48 x 48 x 175h cm 18,9 x 18,9 x 68,9h in Exhibition: Des...

This extraordinary mother of pearl work of art by artist Park In-Ho is a most splendid creation, meticulously hand-crafted to showcase a scene of nature's harmony. Four large butterf...

A darling and attractive Korean blu and white porcelain small jar, very late Joseon Dynasty, circa 1895, Korea. The small jar of squat form, with a slightly compressed globular body...

A small Korean water dropper in rectangular form with beveled edges, circa early 19th century of the Joseon Dynasty. The milky white porcelain pie...

Early 20th century decorative korean cabinet circa 1900. Good quality tansu style wooden cupboard, decorated with metal mounts, hinges and lock.  4 drawers below the top surface, ea...

A charming Korean blue and white decorated porcelain jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th/19th century, Korea. This jar exudes character. The squat and slightly irregular shaped jar is formed ...

B.S.P Storage by Atelier SOHN Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 85 cm. Materials: Waste plastic dust and recycled plastic. Donghoon,Sohn is a Founder / Designer of Atelier SOHN. He under...

Guseul, by Wknd Lab Color: Black, red, mother of pearl lining Size: 18 x 18 x 300 cm Material: Wood, Wood Laquer and Copper Usage: Lighting / Sculptural art Weight: 25 kg Guseul is ...

B.S.P Side Table by Atelier SOHN Dimensions: D 42 x W 42 x H 52 cm. Materials: Waste plastic dust and recycled plastic. Donghoon,Sohn is a Founder / Designer of Atelier SOHN. He un...

B.S.P Storage 2 by Atelier SOHN Dimensions: D 36 x W 38 x H 84 cm. Materials: Waste plastic dust and recycled plastic. Donghoon,Sohn is a Founder / Designer of Atelier SOHN. He und...

B.S.P Side Table 2 by Atelier SOHN Dimensions: D 25 x W 43 x H 52 cm. Materials: Waste plastic dust and recycled plastic. Donghoon,Sohn is a Founder / Designer of Atelier SOHN. He ...

B.S.P Magazine Rack by Atelier SOHN Dimensions: D 25 x W 46,5 x H 48 cm. Materials: Waste plastic dust and recycled plastic. Donghoon,Sohn is a Founder / Designer of Atelier SOHN. ...

Beomjong lighting, by Wknd Lab Color: Ivory, gold Size: 14 x 78 x 30 cm Material: Copper, Aluminium Usage: Lighting Weight: 6 kg Beomjong light is inspired by a traditional Korean b...

B.S.P Stool by Atelier SOHN Dimensions: D 27 x W 54 x H 40 cm. Materials: Waste plastic dust and recycled plastic. Donghoon,Sohn is a Founder / Designer of Atelier SOHN. He underst...

One of a Kind three-tier Korean wardrobe or chest known as samcheungjang, made in the 19th century during the Choson period (1392 - 1910) in South Korea. The most common are two-level chests, such as the one in the Korean Folk Museum, while three-level chests are less frequent and rarer, as in this case. Each of these three levels or chests features a pair of paneled doors that open in the center to offer ample storage space. The first module, for its part, presents a row of four small registers or drawers at the top. The entire structure is raised from the ground thanks to four legs, joined by a kind of chamber on the sides, which serves as support and support. Impeccable sense of proportion in the use of straight lines and simple planes. The frame of this furniture is made of Korean pine wood, visible on the top and on the sides. The façade, however, is configured with meticulously chosen persimmon wood panels (diospyros kaki). It is a wood veneer with a strong two-tone grain, thanks to the dark heartwood, which fits perfectly in the shape of a mirror and looks like bold ink strokes like those in abstract painting. The carpenter craftsmen of the Yi Dynasty loved this wood. It is not used freshly cut, but rather you wait a while for it to become more resistant, sometimes even 10 years. Oil finish to protect it and enhance the shine of the grain. The Korean Peninsula has a very contrasting climate as summers are hot and humid and winters are cold and dry. These extreme temperatures make the tree rings clearly visible, thus obtaining that incredible bichromaticity. The veneers of these decorative woods are covered on the back with Korean pine or paulownia wood since it does not shrink and prevents cracks. In the furniture, metal accessories are reduced to a minimum for simplicity. The bronze hardware is relatively small in size and with faint motifs so as not to overshadow the beauty of the wood: drawer handles, corner pieces, petal-shaped hinges, etc. The door lock is very original, through the bronze circumference. Inside you can see the untreated wood of the frame and some remains of old paper used as a lining. In the lower module there are remains of what appears to be a wax seal, a guarantee of Korean manufacturing. The function of this piece of furniture in the Korean house was to store clothes. In houses there used to be a female room and a male room, with furniture related to each person's work. The furniture in the anbang was mainly related to clothing storage, grooming, and the lady's duties as a housewife. These furniture were brighter and cheerful compared to the austere furniture in the male rooms. In the richest houses, chests of drawers and other types of furniture could be lacquered, covered with panels of ox horn or silk (smooth or embroidered), inlaid with mother-of-pearl and/or tortoiseshell. Furthermore, anbang furniture tended to use decorative metal elements to a greater extent than furniture in men's rooms. This piece of furniture is a perfect example of Korean furniture, where simple and discreet beauty, the absence of artificiality, and functionality are the most sought-after virtues. Korean furniture is the result of Korea's cultural environment, its climate, its housing and its customs. The furniture of the Choson period (1392-1910) is a notable example of a sense of proportion and an exact division of the surface, as in this case. Furthermore, in wooden furniture the natural grain of the wood is emphasized over the carving and colorful decoration, something that wonderfully expresses the love for nature. Examining the piece, one can see an extensive and deep patina incurred by its age and previous use. Aesthetically stunning furniture with an unexpected modern touch. It,s a museum piece!!!!!, in a very good condition with age and use Bibliography: Deprez, M. "Korean Antique Furniture...

A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa the end of 19th century. The badge features a design of double leop...

A large Korean white porcelain jar with underglaze decoration circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. The vase has a well-proportioned profile of a classic jar (known as Hangari in Korean and was being produced since 18th century from Punwon-ri Kilns) with a tall upright neck that extends to a generous opening and swelled rounded shoulder that tapers down toward the base. Many of these porcelain jars were decorated with underglaze cobalt blue painting...

Vintage industrial Edison flameproof striplight with verdigris finish manufactured by Daeyang c1970. Reclaimed and professionally restored by han...

Heritage Stool by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 16.5 x W 60 x H 54.6 cm Materials: Granite, Ash, Stainless Steel. The Heritage series, created by designer Lee Jung-hoon is a collectio...

Heritage Bench by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 60 x W 200 x H 36.5 cm Materials: Granite, Ash, Stainless Steel. The Heritage series, created by designer...

Heritage Bench by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 32 x W 200 x H 44.1 cm Materials: Granite, Ash, Stainless Steel. The Heritage series, created by designer...

Heritage Coffee Table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 60 x W 70 x H 37.6 cm Materials: Granite, Walnut, Stainless Steel. The Heritage series, cre...

Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with copper veneer finishing. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels ...

Waiting for Godot 27, 2018 (Ceramic on paper, framed, C. 15.7 in. h x 34.7 in. w, 2 in. d, Object No.: 3596) The inspiration for Bae Sejin’s intriguing ceramic designs is the play W...

Waiting for Godot IV, 2018 (Ceramic on paper, framed, C. 34.2 in. h x 15.7 in. w, 2 in. d, Object No.: 3653) The inspiration for Bae Sejin’s intriguing ceramic designs is the play W...

Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...

A rare bronze vase has arrived. This is a bronze vase made in the late Goryeo period (12th to 13th century) in Korea. I don't know the details of whether it was used as a Buddhist v...

A fabulous fine pair of Korean green stork decorated celadon ewers with finial stoppers and delicate pour spouts, probably dating to the early to mid 20th...

Bar Stool From "Platubo" series Manufactured by 1S1T Produced for Side Gallery Seoul (Korea), 2021 Recycled plastic Measurements 45 cm x 45 cm x 75H cm 17,71 in x 17,71 in x 29,52 ...

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

An antique Korean ritual incense burner circa 19th century (late Joseon dynasty). This type of porcelain incense burner was made in Bunwon Kiln in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Do, near Seoul. U...

Mixed Colour Chair From "Platubo" series Manufactured by 1S1T Produced for Side Gallery Seoul (Korea), 2021 Recycled plastic Measurements 45 cm x 65 cm x 50 cm (seat height) 90 cm t...

This is a piece of pottery made during the early Joseon Dynasty of the Yi Dynasty in South Korea. This tea bowl, which was made around the 15th century, was used by common people and...

A heavy beautiful modernist round brass box

Lovely pair of elegant Egret sculptures created in solid brass. Korean origin, circa 1970's. Both have a warm aged patina. Largest is 31-1/2" tall, the other 26".

A hand-painted famous Korean pine tree. The screen is attached to the frame and can not be removed. The size of the screen is 65.50" W, 36"H.

A finely crafted Korean Morijang chest dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty. "Morijang" was traditionally used to keep house valuables such as jewelries an...

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty). Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household val...

A highly unique ceramic sculpture by South Korean artist Jongjin Park (1982-). The square-form piece is boundary-pushing and defies both the traditional ...

A large vintage brass giraffe in a laying down position. Beautiful realistic detailing formed into the brass, a unique large statement piece. Mad...

Heritage Layer Round Table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 78 x W 88 x H 44.1 cm Materials: Steel, Ash, Stainless Steel. The Heritage series, created by designer Lee Jung-hoon is a c...

A Korean seal paste box, signed. 4 ½ inches wide by 1 ½ inches tall

Heritage Layer Curve Table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 34 x W 104.5 x H 45.1 cm Materials: Steel, Ash, Stainless Steel. The Heritage series, created by designer Lee Jung-hoon is ...

Mid-Century Modern pair of bronze deer consists of one buck and one doe, with the buck standing upright displaying his antlers and the doe grazing on the ground. The brass has nic...

A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....

Hollywood Regency Asian Brass Lamp 1950 James Mont Attributed Has a Korea Stamp on Base Working Order Base 10" Mid section 7" 6.75" 2/3 up

We would like to introduce beautiful old Korean pottery. This is excavated pottery made during the Joseon Dynasty (17th-19th century). During the Joseon Dynasty, common people were p...

Jjirasi Vase #07, 2021 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 9 in. H x 7.8 in. W x 7.8 in. D Weight: 5kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writte...

Jjirasi Vase #06, 2021 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 6.6 in. H x 3.5 in. W x 3.5 in. D Weight: 3kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writ...

Jjirasi Vase #05, 2021 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 3.9 in. H x 4.7 in. W x 4.7 in. D Weight: 3kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writ...

Graffiti Project Console Table by Wonwoo Koo Dimensions: D 35 x W 120 x H 85 cm. Materials: Oak wood veneer. Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or...

Glitch #05, 2023 by Yongwon Noh From the Glitch series Ceramic Size: 4.3 in. H x 5.1 in. W x 5.1 in. D Weight: 2kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature written on the bottom of the vase ...

AuraLume is crafted from layered Hanji and watercolors over time. Hanji, Old korean mulberry tree paper, has a deep cultural heritage. Also Renowned for its durability, eco-friendli...

Glitch #04, 2023 by Yongwon Noh From the series Glitch Ceramic Size: 6.7 in. H x 2.7 in. W x 2.7 in. D Weight: 1kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature written on the bottom of the vase ...

Jjirasi Vase #04, 2021 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 6.6 in. H x 5.5 in. W x 5.5 in. D Weight: 3kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writ...

AuraLume is crafted from layered Hanji and watercolors over time. Hanji, Old korean mulberry tree paper, has a deep cultural heritage. Also Renowned for its durability, eco-friendli...