{"product_id":"korean-morijang-cabinet-ca-1920","title":"Korean Morijang Burr Maple Side Cabinet - Ca 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unusually large Morijang is a decorative side cabinet. Morijang are usually the smallest of the three main staples of Korean antique furniture, originally placed beside the sleeping mat in the women's quarters. First appearing in the late 18th century, these headside chests were used to store lingerie, small accessories, and personal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early 20th-century example, dating to around 1920, has likely been adapted from an \u003cem\u003eich'ung jang\u003c\/em\u003e (two-part chest) and reduced in height, giving it a more compact form suited to modern interiors. Crafted from richly burr maple wood panels with a pine frame, with the typical lightweight construction traditional of Korean cabinetry. The original white brass butterfly hinges and corner mounts, are a traditional motif symbolising happiness and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening the central cupboard doors reveals interior panels lined with \u003cem\u003ehanji\u003c\/em\u003e€”traditional handmade Korean paper made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. The indigo-blue patterned design is characteristic of Korean furniture interiors, both decorative and functional, helping to protect stored items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood with white brass fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-toned burr maple panels and pine wood frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three upper drawers, two lower drawers, central cupboard with butterfly hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original \u003cem\u003ehanji\u003c\/em\u003e lining in indigo blue pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanji:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade Korean paper made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree, used on most traditional Korean furniture interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original white brass butterfly hinges and corner mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bedside cabinet for storing lingerie and small accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapted from an \u003cem\u003eich'ung jang\u003c\/em\u003e (two-part chest) reduced in height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight construction typical of Korean antique furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551260008757,"sku":"M988","price":919.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M988_29562dc1-0969-462f-9d15-581554020aa1.jpg?v=1789233220","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/korean-morijang-cabinet-ca-1920","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}