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Traditional Korean Sabang-takja / Samchung-jang Double-Tier Cabinet

$2,973.40
£2,181.67
€2,500VAT Included
CA$4,119.25
A$4,158.05
CHF 2,389.23
MX$50,400.52
NOK 27,654.08
SEK 28,247.08
DKK 19,061.96

About the Item

A spectacular and highly sophisticated example of late Joseon Dynasty Korean furniture design, this multi-tiered cabinet seamlessly blends the airy structural elegance of a "Sabang-takja" (open display shelf) with the functional storage of a "Samchung-jang" (multi-level chest). Expertly constructed from prized Korean elmwood (Zelkova), the front-facing cupboard doors showcase a masterfully book-matched, flame-like grain pattern that ripples across the facade under a rich, amber-toned translucent lacquer finish. The cabinet's architecture is brilliantly sectioned: a prominent open top display shelf sits above a spacious double-door upper cupboard. Below this lies an open twin-compartment display tier accented with elegant octagonal side-cutouts, followed by a row of four small accessory drawers and a final double-door lower storage base. Notably, the upper cabinet backboard features three original circular ventilation openings, while the open mid-tier houses matching octagonal side apertures. Originally designed for displaying ceramics and storing precious books or textiles, these architectural openings make this antique extraordinarily versatile for contemporary living—serving as an impeccably stylish media console, electronics cabinet, or sophisticated dry bar. Punctuated by minimalist, circular brass hardware plates and hinges, this cabinet is a striking, structural focal piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 69.69 in (177 cm)Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good vintage/antique state with a beautiful aged patina. The original lacquered finish displays honest, expected signs of age and previous domestic use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hronská Breznica, SK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6444251569462

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