Korean Furniture

A Korean ceramic storage jar in the classic shape with broad shoulder, gently tapered body, a short neck with a large opening. The jar is covered in a white glaze and decorated with ...

An antique Korean lacquered small chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlays circa 19th century (late Joseon Dynasty). The tabletop box with multiple small drawers of various sizes...

20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain and brass hardware. Korean Bandaji chest or trunk f...

Crystal Series: Raw Side Edition is a sculptural contemporary acrylic side table that celebrates the raw beauty of material, color, and process. Defined by its expressive, unpolished...

Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style.A Korean Bandaji chest circa late early to mid 20th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as drop fr...

16th/17th Century (or earlier) Korean Baby Buddha. The figure itself stands 10 inches tall, rising to 12 inches on its base. Closely related to item #5663 on my website—an all-bronze example—this piece is particularly unusual in its construction. It features a beautifully rendered bronze face intentionally embedded into a more roughly cast iron body. This appears to be original to its creation, and I have never encountered another Korean sculpture made in this manner. The piece has tremendous presence, with a serene and expressive face that contrasts beautifully with the more primitive iron casting of the body. Old tags attached when I acquired the piece are still present and date it to the 16th/17th century. A smaller, lesser-quality version—also attributed to this period—was offered on eBay for $2,500, supporting the date range. An exceptionally rare and distinctive Korean Buddha...

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture with feathers spread. Heavy for size. Superior Quality. Looks great on a bookshelf or table. Good hand poli...

Proportions of Stone Shelf 03 by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 120 x D 40 x H 200 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and u...

This is a very old cup-shaped earthenware from Korea. It was made in a country called "Kaya" located at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula. This is fired at a kiln temperature ...

A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze from Korea, circa 14th century (late Goryeo Dynasty). The particular shape of the bowl suggests that it is likely a "Bo" (Chinese) or "Hattara" (Japanese "Oryoki"). This is a Buddhism term derived from Sanskrit word "patra", which means "vessel that contains just enough". The container was used traditionally by Buddhist monks to ask for alms (donated foods by laymen). The deep volume and the wide opening are conducive to its utility function. The bowl is covered in a jade-color celadon which has very fine and uniform crackles throughout. Upon close inspection of the exterior wall, one can detect a very light brush of white slip circumventing the body. The white slip brushing technique only became popular from 15th century on as a landmark of the Buncheong ceramics...

Proportions Of Stone Low Table in Natural Stone, Glass & Aluminum by Lee Sisan Dimensions: L 92 x H 140 cm Materials: Glass, aluminum, and natural stone. Dimensions may vary. Pl...

A mirror and cosmetic box known as Gyeongdae from Korea circa early 20th century of late Joseon to Korean Empire to colonial period. This type of small and elegant cabinet belongs personally to a lady for her makeup need. The upper part opens to a folding mirror that stands to a total measurement of 12.5 inches. The lower part consists of a single drawer to store the small accessories. The surface of this box is covered with Zelkova wood veneer with an expressive and eye-catching grains, contrasting nicely with yellow brass hardware that includes corner plates, butterfly shape hinges, a drawer pull and a square lock plate that opens when the brass knob is pushed forward. During Joseon Dynasty, this type of mirror box became popular, starting from the loyal families to the wealthy household. For a similar mirror and cosmetic box in the collection of Weisman Art Musuem, see illustration 63 on page 72 of "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward Reynolds Wright and Man Sill Pai. Another example in the collection of National Folk Musuem of Korea is illustrated on page 68 of "Korean Antique...

A Korean Folk Art painting mounted as a hanging scroll. The watercolor on paper was likely dated from 1930s-1940s. The work depicts a "Jakhodo" theme (...

Traditionally presented at the wedding ceremony of a wealthy household, this tri-level tall storage chest (Samcheung Jang) was intimately known as “mandarin duck” cabinet in Korean. ...

The classic Korean chest with three short frieze drawers over double doors with large mounts and a lock. The lower case with a hinged drop front with lock. Iron mounts overall and ca...

One of the most beautiful Korean Bandajis we have had with original patina circa mid-19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Purchased in Seoul in 1987 and still retains its original hand-written invoice (dated to 1840s). Essentially a Korean drop front half-opening chest, Bandaji was widely used in the household to store family valuables, clothes and beddings. This particular piece on offer was made in Pyongyang area in now North Korea as a wedding chest indicated by the specific auspicious symbols on the metal hardware. Constructed in pearwood, a relatively rare wood type from northern peninsular, which is rather plain and lacks grains but mellowed into a lovely yellow color, the chest was instead sumptuously decorated with nickel-copper (Paktong) plates, hinges, stripes and bosses. Covering much of the entire front of the cabinet, the metal plates were placed with eye-pleasing symmetry pattern. The top row is centered with a large square lock plate with latch and a lock (with key), flanked by a pair of pulls in the bat form (symbol of luck). The middle row has two cloud-form hinges alternate with four large vertical pairs of rectangular hinges. The lower row features a large fish plate (symbol of abundance) flanked by two crane plate...

Layered steel bench by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 36 x W 180 x H 36 cm Materials: Stainless Steel Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who continues...

Set of 5 vintage ceramic or porcelain knife or chopstick rests features celadon colored glaze with traditional motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that ...

This multi-level cabinet is a 19th-century Korean clothing chest (jang) used for storing folded garments and personal accessories. The cabinet is beautifully faced with inset burlwoo...

Sculptural vintage bronze censer, or incense burner, is raised on three short feet and equipped with distinctive twin elephant mask handles. The rounded, graphic body blends seamless...

A small tabletop storage cabinet made from Paulownia wood and lacquered in black and decorated with yellow brass hardware circa 1900s of late Joseon dynasty. With two drawers for sto...

Korea is a country of stone where many stone statues and pagodas have been made since ancient times. A variety of elaborate handicrafts were created by hollowing out stones for every...

An antique Korean ceramic bowl with celadon glaze from Goryeo Dynasty circa 12th-13th century during the artistic zenith of the Korean ceramic production. The stoneware bowl was pott...

A sublime and well carved Korean lacquered and gilt wood figure of Amitabha Buddha (Amita Bul), Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century, Korea. The Budd...

This is a Stoneware dish or Vide poche, brown and Black Color color, made circa 1950 in Korea.

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...

Rococo style brass display easel for artwork or photo.

A sublime Korean celadon glazed cup mouth bottle vase, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th century, Korea. The elegant bottle vase, originally used to serve wine, features a gorgeous Goryeo celadon...

Pair of 1970s brass sculpted Ibex bookends, with elongated horns styled after the famed design by Alain Chervet. The Ibex sit on wood stained bases, with brass accents. Marked GREAT ...

A fine Korean Buddhist T’aenghwa scroll painting, similar to the Tibetan Thangka paintings. The Korean name taenghwa is very similar to the Tibetan word thangka and the period of pop...

A quiet and elegant Korean white glazed bottle vase, Joseon Dynasty, late 18th century, Korea. The graceful vase beautifully proportioned, resting on a short recessed foot, with a...

A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (Korean Empire to Japanese Colonial Period). The square cabinet each is fitted with a pai...

A gorgeous Korean Goryeo Dynasty (The Koryo (Goryeo) period (918–1392) is widely celebrated as the golden age of Korean ceramics) soft green, almost olave toned, Koryo celadon glazed...

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....

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late 19th century to turn of 20th century). The low table, supported by slightly curved ...

Vintage brass footed bowl features a wide, highly detailed relief band depicting cranes flying through clouds and tree branches. The relief b...

Bal is a tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes and adorned with the Chil-bo (cloisonné) technique, a traditional method for decorating metal objects. This p...

A small Korean wood cabinet dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The cabinet was known as "Morijang" in Korean and was traditionally used to keep valuables such as je...

A ceramic Chawan (tea bowl) made in Korea for Japanese market circa 17th century. The Chawan is identified as Irabo type. Irabo bowls were considered as a second generation or late p...

Beautiful elegant art Deco style ram sculpture, circa 1970s in patinated brass finish.

Guseul is an experimental ceiling light crafted from multiple spheres employing various techniques. It consists of four distinct components: the black sphere, embellished black spher...

Handsome antique Korean trunk or chest with beautiful brass details and the auspicious Chinese characters for luck and longevity carved into the f...

Delightful set of 3, life size, solid brass starfish, made in Korea circa 1960's. Fantastic detailed castings. Each over 10-1/2" wide. Aged patina on brass. Could be used as tabletop...

Console Table 02 by Saerom Yoon Limited Edition No. 04 of 8 + 2AP Dimensions: D 43 x W 110 x H 80 cm. Materials: Acrylic. My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in...

Art Deco style solid cast brass African kudu / antelope sculpture.

Vintage industrial copper flameproof Edison LED tube ceiling strip light with shades made by Daeyang in the 1970's, and reclaimed from supertankers a...

An elegant Korean serving tray / personal dining table, carved and joined zelkova (keyaki) wood, Joseon Dynasty, mid 19th century, Korea. The elegant and sturdy tray table, known as...

The copper edison striplight is a modern industrial feature light with highly polished finish. Fitted with dimmable LED Edison tubes this is a showstopper. Originally a flameproof e...

Portable tape recorder with speakers TC-144 CS by Sony from the 1970s. Made in Korea. The individual components have been tested and cleaned by a specialist workshop. Defective part...

A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century). Known as Yakchang in Korean, this type of chest was used to sort and store herb medicines in its many small drawers. The prototype was originated in China, but this piece is distinctively Korean. The fine piece was made from Paulownia wood, which has an insect-repelling quality. Relatively tall, the Yakchang features a slightly overhanging and upturning pagoda plank top. The upper part has ten rows of smaller drawers, eight per row and eighty total. The lower part is centered with double doors with brass hinges and pull that open to a small storage space, which is surrounded by twelve larger drawers. Each drawer is fitted with yellow brass pulls and with two names of the herbs in gilt Hanja writings. Examination of the construction and patina shows that this is an authentic antique piece that has seen extensive historical use. Provenance: Purchase from Lucky-Chosun Furniture, Seoul, Korea in 1986 and remains in an American collection until now. With an original invoice and also a freight invoice from Korea to Hongkong. There is also an insurance appraised by Sotheby's from 1997. A tall medicine chest with similar configuration from a doctor's home in Yongin Folk Village is illustrated on plate 75 page 61 in the book "Korean Furniture and Culture" by Bokcha, Soon and Youngsoon. To compare with another Medicine Chest, see illustration on page 47 in "Korean Antique Furniture...

A beautifully colored and decorated bird motif (with cranes or egrets) Korean crackle glazed celedon vase. The piece radiates in the light and shifts colors between green and blue d...

A small Korean drop-front chest (Bandaji) made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) with iron hardware fittings circa early to mid-19th century (Joseon period). Possibly from Chungcheong D...

An extraordinarily rare and historically important 6th–7th century Korean bronze figure of the Pensive Buddha (Buddha of the Future, Maitreya). This is an absolute period work, creat...

Fragment Side Table in Resin & Marble by Fict Studio Dimensions: D 34 x W 48 x H 57,5 cm Materials: Resin and marble. Jang Hea-Kyoung is a Seoul-based artist and designer whose ...

Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970s with a satin polished finish (galvanised effect) and white painted shades. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels then professionally restored by Loomlight in the UK ready for installation into modern interiors. Specifications Height 30cm Width 30cm Length 70cm Weight 10kg Bulb: 4x Edison 300mm Dimmable LED E27 filament. Compatible with 110v USA voltage The main body is cast aluminium with steel and brass fittings, the tubes are formed from glass and are also flame proof...

A beautifully glazed and colored, hand-decorated Korean Buncheong vase. Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Very nice patina. We are listing it as 19th cent...

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl/ dish with a beautiful muted glaze, color, and nicely aged patina. As this is not our area of expertise, we are listing...

The Tone table's palette was inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially those used in the traditional formal dress called "Hanbok." Here, those traditional colors are ma...

A large Korean top-lid chest on block feet circa 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing money. Th...

This exceptional vintage Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest, is a masterwork of rustic elegance and traditional craftsmanship. Constructed from richly grained elm wood, the piece is di...