The Korean large
chests and stands can easily combine with modern furnishings as a contrasting focal point.
You will find plenty of space to store chinaware, glasses, vases and bowls.
Tableware chest are well known for generations in Korea. This sample is on
display in the
National Museum in Seoul.
Because Koreans valued nature and natural materials, furniture were constructed so that
the wood itself was the most beautiful aspect of the piece. Straight lines and square
shapes were considered ideal, but simple curves in the tops or bases were added lest the
furniture become too severe.