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Korean Antique Furniture & Accessories
Price per Unit (piece): KRW 12,000
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Author: Mathieu Deprez
Publisher: Seoul Selection
Pub. Date: Sep 2013
Pages: 128
Cover: Softcover
Dimensions (in inches): 5.7 x 8.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 9781624120107
Language: English
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Despite a rich woodworking tradition, Korea’s traditional furniture remains relatively unknown, especially in the West. Taking their cues from nature, Joseon-era carpenters built furniture that was functional, beautiful in its simplicity and purity of lines, ingenious in its use of wood joints, and perfectly suited to the Korean home and the local environment. Korean Antique Furniture & Accessories introduces the various types of furniture and accessories commonly seen during the Joseon era (1392–1897) and provides the associated historical, social, and cultural background to help see how Korean furniture came to be. Also presented are the tools, wood, and techniques often used by traditional woodworkers. Rich in illustrations and color photographs, this book will help the reader better understand Korean furniture and better appreciate its role and place within Korean culture.






Contents


Preface

Chronology

CHAPTER ONE: Understanding Korean Traditional House Design

Influence of Climate

Influence of Belief Systems

Late Joseon Korea Social Structure

Layout of an Upper-Class House

Typical Furniture Arrangement

CHAPTER TWO: Types of Korean Traditional Furniture

Chests

Desks

Boxes

Tables

Stands

Other

CHAPTER THREE: Symbols and Their Meanings

Wishing for Blessings

CHAPTER FOUR: Wood and Woodworking

Characteristics of Traditional Furniture

Wood in Traditional Furniture

Tools and Joining Techniques

Preparation and Finishes

CHAPTER FIVE: Traditional Furniture Today

From Past to Present

Antique Furniture in Seoul

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

 
 

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