Antique Small Korean Morijang Bedside Chest

Description

Antique Korean morijang bedside chest. Rare in the small size. Base on the simple elegant design, the quality of wood, and the size in particular, we tend to believe it’s a piece that was made during the late nineteenth centuries. Which, still in very good condition. The previous owner add a piece of  glass atop the chest, to protect the surface and able to see the beautiful wood grains. The rice paper on the two doors has cracks due to old age but not visible from the outside. Please see photos for other details of the condition.

The “Morijang“, known as 머릿장 in Korean, is an unique Korean furniture. It likely emerged during the 18th or early 19th century and is commonly referred to as the bedside chest in English. The Morijang was a small cabinet use beside the bed in the bedroom. The oldest pieces would date back to the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. By the end of the 19th century, furniture production increased significantly in response to rising demand. The depth increased to 42-45cm. Until late period 20th century. The dimensions of the furniture are as follows: H. 80-85cm, W. 87-90cm, D. 45cm. Featuring three to four small top drawers and a double door in the middle front.

Not exclusively used for storing clothing but also for books, documents, and valuable items. With three small drawers positioned beneath the top board piece, and a double door was installed in the center of the chest.

One of a kind piece, originally from Korea.

Dimensions: 16.5″ x 38.5″ x 32.5″

Antique piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.

Due to the size and/ or the delicate situation of the item. Please contact us for more details about picking up /shipping options.