Red Lacquer North Korean Chest with Lacelike Ironwork

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #585482
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North Korean Bandaji (Front Opening Chests) from Pakchon are highly desired by both collectors and interior designers for their very fine, detailed, lacelike ironwork (soong-soong-i). This particular all original and unrestored 19th Century Pakchon Bandaji is a very fine, beautiful example, and is quite rare due to the red lacquer finish. We have collected only two like this, and don't expect to readily find more when these two sell. It is adorned with a number of auspicious symbols, including s... Click for details

Mid 19th Cent Two Level Dragon Burlwood Butterfly Chest

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #585393
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This gorgeous all original and unrestored Ichung-jang (Korean Two Level Chest) is a rare early piece (middle 19th Century) made from a gorgeous dragon burl wood that has aged to a deep rich hue that is a delight to behold. It is a beautiful effect that could never be even closely duplicated with new wood. The lovely brass butterflies that adorn this beautiful piece are an ancient symbol of happiness in Korea. 53.5 x 40 x 18.5 inches, 136 x 102 x 47 cm. Excellent Condition.

Red Lacquered North Korean Chest with Lacelike Ironwork

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #585382
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North Korean Bandaji (Front Opening Chests) from Pakchon are highly desired by both collectors and interior designers for their very fine, detailed, lacelike ironwork (soong-soong-i). This particular all original and unrestored 19th Century Bandaji is a very fine, beautiful example, and is quite rare due to the red lacquer finish. We have collected only two like this, and don't expect to readily find more when these two sell. It is adorned with a number of auspicious symbols, including swallow a... Click for details

Highly Prized Cheju Island Grinder, Volcanic Rock

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #585364
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The people of Cheju Island have long had a distinctive culture that has given us art and antiques that are, like the island itself, simultaneously rough and beautiful. Treasured by collectors for their vigorous folksy character, antiquities of this quality from this sparsely populated island are rare. This all original and unrestored 19th Century piece is a grain grinder made of volcanic rock and burlwood. With glass placed across the top, it makes a striking table. A very collectible piece and ... Click for details

A Fine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Two Story Chest

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #510465
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Korean Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest; Choson dynasty, 19th Century This is very well mother of pearl inlaid done two tier chest. It is decorated with mother of pearl and blaco lacquered on the suface, including an origianal stand. It is in fine condition.

Antique Korean Chest on Chest, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #394990
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DESCRIPTION: Because Koreans so highly valued nature and natural materials, their chests were constructed so that the wood itself was the most beautiful aspect of the piece. This is certainly true with this lovely chest on chest (yi chung nong), most likely originating from Kyonggi Province. Made from elm with lighter, decorative wood inlays and white brass hardware, the top section of this clothing chest has four small drawers above double doors which open to reveal a large storage area. The... Click for details