Influences by Chinese models, the
Gyeongsang displays decorative elements such as scrolled ends and were used
in Buddhist temples at readings. Later, they gained popularity among the
laity as well as this piece of furniture were the most visible symbols of
the scholarly environment (reserved for males) in the
sarangbang.
Coffee Tables can be used in addition to any western seating corner. Enjoy a
cup ot coffee and feel yourself like an scholar during the
Joseon
period in old Korea.
Although the hibachi, or brazier, originated with the
ornate bronze pots on legs developed by the Chinese, the Japanese are
usually credited with the development of the wooden hibachi.
Although the traditional role of hibachi in Japanese life was ostensibly
to provide heat, they were also important from a social viewpoint. The
offering of tea was (and still is) a significant part of Japanese
hospitality, and the hibachi played the role of always keeping water hot
for the unannounced arrival of guest or customer. A guest served tea was
also seated close to the hibachi for warmth in winter, and incense
sticks were sometimes stuck into the coals of the hibachi to give off a
pleasant aroma for the enjoyment of the guest.