LINKS. Joseon Minhwa Museum. Sokcho City Museum. Samcheok City Museum. Chuncheon National Museum. Hwacheon Folk Museum. Wonju History Museum. JOSEON MINHWA MUSEUM – 조선민화박물관. 432-10 Gimsatgat-ro, Gimsatgat-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do. 강원특별자치도 영월군 김삿갓면 김삿갓로 432-10. SOKCHO CITY MUSEUM – 속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌. 16 Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. SAMCHEOK CITY MUSEUM. 3016 Gangwonnambu-ro, Singi-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. CHUNCHEON NATIONAL MUSEUM. 70 Useok-ro, […]
Korean lacquer has already been the subject of publications on this site. You can consult them at the following links: In this new article, we attempt to explore the main differences between the techniques and decorative motifs used during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Here are some famous mother-of-pearl inlay (Najeonchilgi) artifacts from the Goryeo […]
Featured photo: The historic 24-hour “Namdaemun” market is located next to this 14th century gate, one of eight surrounding Seoul. At the end of the 19th century, Korea began to open up to the outside world after centuries of isolation. One of the earliest groups of foreigners to visit Korea during this period were diplomats, […]
PIECES AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET SINCE THE LATE 19th CENTURY. The taste of Westerners. The attraction of Westerners to ancient Korean furniture began at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century during the first visits of foreign envoys to a country that had been isolated and completely closed to […]
K AUCTION. 23 Eonju-ro 172-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. SEOUL AUCTION. Jong-Ro No. 01-2173 11, Pyeongchang 31-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Email : info@seoulauction.com KAN-OGSYEON AUCTION. Jongno-gu, Insadong 4-gil, Seoul, Korea. MYART AUCTION Co., Ltd. 5th, 6th, B1 floor, Chunghoon Building, 62-5 Insa-dong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Years later, I came to realize that my university studies in Geomorphology had greatly aided my comprehension of Korean furniture in terms of the materials employed in its construction. During my initial visit to Korea in the mid-1980s, I was struck by the deep reverence Koreans held for wood. An examination of the country’s geography […]
This report documents Korean antique furniture offered at international auctions throughout 2025, providing an overview of estimates, sale results and market trends in Europe, North America and Asia.
In another article, we discussed the topic of metal fittings on Korean furniture. METALWORK PATTERNS ON KOREAN FURNITURE. That initial analysis focused on their categorization across all types of furniture as well as their symbolism. In this new publication, we focus solely on the fittings found on the bandaji. Drawings courtesy of: Wooden furniture : Understanding […]
The international auction market for Korean antique furniture in 2024 revealed significant differences between Western and Asian collecting trends. This review analyzes selling prices, unsold lots, and the types of furniture attracting buyers. By comparing these results with auctions in Korea and the major international auction houses, the study provides an overview of the market […]
TONGGAGBAN – 통각반: Round tray-tables. Tonggagban also called Jegi 제기 (祭器) refers to a variety of vessels and tools used in ancestral rites. These items can be made from various materials, including wood, porcelain, and brass. In shrines, ceremonial vessels made of porcelain or brass were mainly used. Wooden jegi were commonly used in graveyards […]