Earlier examples are rare due to the ravages of war, natural disasters, and Korea’s historical use of natural materials that degrade over time. Some older examples from the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) or earlier periods might be found but are exceedingly rare. Retention of Earlier Pieces in Korea: Older and more valuable pieces of furniture—such as […]
JEONJU UNIVERSITY MUSEUM. 303 Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (Hyojong-dong 3-ga) CHONNAM UNIVERSITY MUSEUM. 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju (Yongbong-dong) OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN JEOLLA DO PROVINCE. JEJU CRAFT MUSEUM.
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, […]
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 […]
This small piece of furniture is rarely described in publications, both in Korea and abroad. It is quite special, and we thought it would be interesting to present it. Hardly ever found in specialized galleries or at auctions, our observations are based on photographic documents from private collections or museums in Korea. Often finely executed, […]
THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM. 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Canada. Research & Catalog Publication: The Korean Collection at the Royal Ontario Museum 12 Building the Royal Ontario Museum’s Korean Collection 16 PLATES Archeology 25 Glazed Ceramics 61 Painting & Calligraphy 101 Craft & Sculpture 215 Costume 241 Others 277 Palanquin Chair (Choheon) 초헌의자. Joseon, Late 18th […]
“Nobody knows quite when the candlestick or lantern first appeared on the Korean Peninsula, but the archaeological record provides fascinating insight. The earliest-known candlestick found in digs dates back to the end of the Unified Silla (668-935) period. But a magnificent, 25.5 centimeter pair of what at first glance seems to be a pair of […]
OLD PHOTOS, PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS OF KOREAN FURNITURE. The study of the origins of traditional Korean furniture is complex due to the lack of proper documentation. Prior to the 19th century, paintings provide some information about the lifestyle of Koreans during the Joseon Dynasty. From the middle of the 19th century, photographs taken by explorers […]
COLLECTION “ANTIKASIA” The acquisition of our first piece of Korean furniture dates back to the mid-80s when we lived in Seoul. From the outset, we were captivated by the beauty of the architecture and the extensive use of wood, a crucial material in Korean craftsmanship. Their furniture, often rustic and crafted from a variety of […]