Like its neighbors, China and Japan, Korea developed regional furniture styles despite the relatively small size of the peninsula. The bandaji provides the best example, owing to its widespread production throughout the country. This chest was used by every level of society, from the aristocracy to the most modest households. Regional differences are, however, much […]
For more information about Soban you can read our article: The soban HOJOKBAN. GUJOKBAN. A table used for dining, where food is placed, is called a “soban“. In traditional houses of the Joseon Dynasty, the kitchen and dining room were typically separate, and heavy brass or porcelain dishes were used for tableware. Consequently, sobans were […]
“Soban” (Korean: 소반; Hanja: 小盤) are small tray-like tables, typically crafted from wood and commonly used in Korea for serving and dining. Soban tables were designed to be lightweight, making it convenient for women to carry them along with heavy bronze or thick porcelain bowls of food. The standard dimensions for soban tables are approximately […]