TONGGAGBAN – 통각반: Round tray-tables. This table was carved from...
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The website represents the culmination of extensive research spanning several years, with its primary focus on the study of Korean furniture from the late Joseon dynasty in Korea. A series of articles comprehensively explores all facets essential for unraveling the artistry of Korean master carpenters from that era.
This exploration encompasses an examination of the country, its people, and their customs.
This study is divided into several chapters:
- Korean Furniture Types: Attempts to present a typology of different furniture types.
- Collecting Guide: Certain clues help us to better identify Korean furniture.
- Regional Differences: Describes the differences in design, dimensions, and decorative motifs that make it possible to pinpoint the furniture’s geographical origin.
- Collection Guide: A photographic presentation of Korean furniture in numerous museums.
- Special Topics: Various articles on different themes such as woods used, decorative motifs, types of joinery, and finishing methods.
- The Market: Analysis of pieces presented at auction houses around the world.
- Antikasia: Presentation of our own collection of Korean furniture.
Together, these resources offer a deeper insight into this exceptional art form. Please note that our research remains an ongoing endeavor. The information provided on this website regarding collection items may be subject to updates, revisions, or enhancements at any given time.
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KOREAN COLLECTION IN AUSTRALIA
NGV. National Gallery Of Victoria. Melbourne, Australia. LINK: Spotlight on...
Read MoreKOREAN PIECES PRESENTED TO RENOWNED AUCTION HOUSES.
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUER LOW TABLEJOSEON DYNASTY (17TH CENTURY).The rectangular...
Read MoreSOME TIPS FOR IMPROVING THE REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION OF BANDAJI.
ANALYSIS OF HINGES. QUESTION? The bandaji is large and mostly...
Read MoreKOREAN SYMBOLISM & PATTERNS MEANINGS
PATTERNS SYMBOLISM IN KOREAN ART. In a previous publication METALWORK...
Read MoreHAMGYONG DO BANDAJI – 함경도 반닫이
Hamgyŏng Do province was bounded on the west by P’yŏngan Do...
Read MoreROYAL FURNITURE
The furniture illustrations in this chapter come from the collections...
Read MoreTONGYEONG. A CENTER FOR KOREAN CRAFTS.
Tongyeong (통영) in Korean, is a coastal city in South...
Read MoreKOREAN FURNITURE IDENTIFICATION.
If you wish to know more about your items, and...
Read MoreEVOLUTION OF FURNITURE SHAPES DURING THE LATE JOSEON DYNASTY.
Analyzing the evolution of Korean furniture shapes during the Joseon...
Read MoreKOREAN ANTIQUE FURNITURE MARKET TRENDS.
Since the inception of this blog, we have consistently monitored...
Read MoreTHE FURNITURE LOCK.
When you buy antique Korean furniture, it’s rare for it...
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