Korean Furniture

When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...

A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container. Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design. Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...

Landscape Painting with Mother-of-Pearl inlay by Arijian.

A modular sofa system that merges Korean design sensibilities with Japanese craftsmanship. The textile, inspired by Eastern ink wash painting and Western pointillism, is woven on a r...

Heritage: Korea is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights the Korean traditional knot-making method interpreted into a contemporary design piece by collaborating with a sea...

Material Notes Wall Decoration in Resin, Wood & Marble by Fict Studio Dimensions: D 5 x W 36 x H 45 cm. Materials: Resin, wood, and marble. Dimensions may vary. Please contact us. ...

This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains. A form unique to South Korea's Jeju Island, the mortar is known as a nambang-ae an...

Material Notes Wall Decoration in Resin, Wood & Marble by Fict Studio Dimensions: D 5 x W 31,6 x H 39 cm Materials: Resin, wood, and marble. Dimensions may vary. Please contact us. ...

Known as Ich'ung Jang in Korean, this two-level stacking chests were made from pine in frame, supplement with book-matched persimmon wood panels for the...

Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Small Egg White Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 6...

Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Cable Lengt...

Reclaimed, stripped, polished and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with four E26 filam...

Unique Untitled 1 Hand Carved White Porcelain Vessel by Lee Jong Min. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 43.5 cm. Materials: Hand-carved white porcelain. "Untitled 1" is a ...

A ceramic sculpture piece created in the tradition of Buncheong ware by contemporary Korean ceramicist Sung Jae Choi (South Korean, b. 1962). In a hollow rectangular with slight irregularity of being hand-made, the piece evokes the distant memory of the stoneware pillow...

This exceptionally rare early Korean bronze Buddha is a remarkable survival from the formative period of Korean Buddhist sculpture, dating to approximately 1,000 years ago. Larger an...

Whimsical Chicken on Nest sculpture, circa 1970s great original patina that can be polished in a distressed whitewash wood base.

Flip Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Green Leather Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: E14 Watt. Max 20 W Cable Length: 3m Available colors i...

Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup Ø 44,...

Reclaimed and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with T8 Warm white LED tubes. The tube light has been fitted to a custom made tripod was comprises of 6 rigging screws to create the tripod base and spine, the tilt can be adjusted by a few degrees to allow the light lean back or stand more upright. The light has been cleaned back to its factory finish which is aqua marine and battle ship grey then lacquered to protect and give a gloss finish. The mains cable is sleeved with silver grey braid and has an onboard switch mounted on the opposite side to the cable entry. Daeyang strip lights were originally used in hazardous areas on large cargo ship and supertankers where dangerous gasses and flammable cargo may have been present, typically in cross loading areas, cargo bays and engine rooms. The cast aluminium chassis and toughened glass make an extremely robust fixture which has stood the test of time in the harshest of conditions. Flame proof light...

A Korean wooden side cabinet from the early 20th century, with double doors, abundant brass hardware and round medallion lock. Experience the allur...

An understated and very heavily potted celadon glazed Korean ritual ewer or water sprinkler, kundinka, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-14th century. The unusu...

A ceramic chawan tea bowl made in Korea for Japanese market circa 17th century. The chawan is identified as Irabo type. Irabo bowls were essentially con...

Korea. Three porcelain bowls. 19th C. Three thrown porcelain bowls with underglaze decoration in blue tones. Two are decorated inside with floral and leaf motifs, the third with si...

A small antique Korean Buncheong stoneware vase from early Joseon Dynasty circa 16th century. The vase is of a classic pear form with a waisted neck, a flared mouth and a ringed base...

Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Chocolate Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 12W Color temp. 2700 / 3000K Ca...

Domino Pendant lamp by Sylvain Willenz x AGO Lighting Burgundy - Double Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: Integrated LED (COB), DC Watt. 30 W (15W x 2) Color tem...

Black Layered oak wood seat by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 33 x W 54 x H 120 cm Materials: ebonized red oak Layered Series is the main theme and c...

Domino Wall lamp by Sylvain Willenz x AGO Lighting Charcoal Wall Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: Integrated LED (COB), DC Watt. 15 W Color temp. 2700 / 3000K Avail...

Flip Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Charcoal Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminum and Vegan leather Light Source: E14 Watt. Max 20 W Cable Length: 3M Available colo...

On offer is an antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vase features celadon crackled glaze with underglaze inlay design in black and white. The vase was a transitional piece made toward the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon Yi dynasty...

Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Materials: Aluminium, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 12W Color temp. 2700 / 3000K Cable Length: 3M...

Cotton Table lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Charcoal Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 3W Wire length: 1.8 m Power: 5 V /...

A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It features an underglaze blue painting of a full cluster of ...

Domino Pendant lamp by Sylvain Willenz x AGO Lighting Mud Gray - Single Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: Integrated LED (COB), DC Watt. 15 W Color temp. 2700 / ...

Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Small - Charcoal Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 4W Color temp. 2700 / 300...

Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Small - Deep Green Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 4W Color temp. 2700 / 3...

Flip Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Brown Leather Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminium Light Source: E14 Watt. Max 20 W Cable Length: 3M Available colors in alumin...

Domino Wall lamp by Sylvain Willenz x AGO Lighting Mud Gray Wall Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: Integrated LED (COB), DC Watt. 15 W Color temp. 2700 / 3000K Avail...

An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th century. The form of this small table is typical of a sutra reading desk with the en...

A Korean statue of Dongja made from clay/stucco with wood core and painted with polychrome colors circa 18th century of the Joseon Dynasty. The statue is nicely presented on a custom...

Very special 7th–8th Century Korean Bronze Bodhisattva. One of the finest pieces in my entire collection. For an almost identical example, see Sotheby’s The Art of the Buddha, Lot 60...

Vintage solid brass skyscraper vase

This superb 16th century Korean “Baby Buddha” (Seokgamoni at Birth) is a rare and highly expressive example of Joseon-period Buddhist sculpture. The figure depicts the Buddha at the ...

is a multi-functional cushion/stool that highlights the Korean traditional knot-making method interpreted into a contemporary design piece by collaborating with a seamstress who work...

Table 10 by Saerom Yoon Dimensions: D 75 x W 90 x H 70 cm. Materials: Acrylic. My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The green...

A small Korean mixed wood cabinet dated to Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The cabinet was used to keep valuables such as jewelries and money, often placed on the bed functioning ...

This vintage brass vase by Dolbi Cashier, a renowned name in high-quality decorative metalwork, is an exquisite piece from the 1980s that perfectly embodies Art Deco revival elegance...

Jjirasi Vase explores the intertwined narratives of South Korea's urban landscapes and his own experiences, reflecting on how future generations might engage with traditional art and...

The Glitch series is a contemporary reimagining of Goryeo celadon aesthetics, where the vase serves as a canvas for the vibrant fragmentation akin to digital glitches, embodying the ...

Myung "Mario" Jung (South Korean, b. 1949), signed "Mario" at lower left, This painting depicts a highly detailed, realistic image of a white rose in full bloom. The petals are soft ...

The Glitch series is a contemporary reimagining of Goryeo celadon aesthetics, where the vase serves as a canvas for the vibrant fragmentation akin to digital glitches, embodying the ...

The Glitch series is a contemporary reimagining of Goryeo celadon aesthetics, where the vase serves as a canvas for the vibrant fragmentation akin to digital glitches, embodying the ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....

This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....

This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....

A collection of three bronze bowls from Korean dated to 14-17th century (late Goryeo to early Joseon Dynasty). It consists of an early example with a slight curvy wall and a high foo...