{"product_id":"chestnut-korean-palace-blanket-chest-with-brass-abalone-inlay","title":"Chestnut Korean Palace Blanket Chest with Brass \u0026 Abalone Inlay","description":"\u003cp class=\"description\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Raleway; color: #4a3f30;\"\u003eThis exceptional Korean palace blanket chest exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Joseon dynasty tradition, when furniture for noble and royal households was elevated to the level of fine art. Constructed from rich chestnut wood — prized in Korean cabinet-making for its durability and warm, honey-toned grain — the chest presents a commanding presence while retaining an air of elegant restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Raleway; color: #4a3f30;\"\u003eThe exterior is lavishly appointed with metal mounting throughout, featuring intricate hardware in burnished brass fitted with luminous abalone shell inlay. The inlay work follows a flowing floral and vine motif — a classic Korean decorative vocabulary symbolizing longevity, prosperity, and natural beauty. This type of mother-of-pearl inlay work, known in Korean as \u003ci\u003enajeon\u003c\/i\u003e, is among the most celebrated and painstaking of traditional Korean decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Raleway; color: #4a3f30;\"\u003eThe chest's generous proportions — 43 inches wide and nearly 37 inches tall — suggest it was intended as a statement piece within a palace or upper-class \u003ci\u003eyangban\u003c\/i\u003e household, likely used to store fine silks, bedding, or ceremonial textiles. The metal-mounted construction reinforces structural integrity while adding a sophisticated visual rhythm across the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Raleway; color: #4a3f30;\"\u003eA singular example of Korean decorative furniture at its finest. This piece would make a striking addition to a collection of Asian antiques, a traditional interior, or as a centerpiece in an eclectic setting that prizes artisanal heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.65pt;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410;\"\u003eKorea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.65pt;\"\u003ePRIMARY MATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410;\"\u003eChestnut Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.65pt;\"\u003eHEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410;\"\u003e36¾\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.65pt;\"\u003eWIDTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410;\"\u003e43\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.65pt;\"\u003eDEPTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a1410;\"\u003e19¾\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiquarian at Greenwich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43474508021878,"sku":null,"price":10900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1678\/5615\/files\/ELS_-_Korean_Blanket_Chest_2026-06-04_110303.jpg?v=1780585530","url":"https:\/\/www.averydash.com\/products\/chestnut-korean-palace-blanket-chest-with-brass-abalone-inlay","provider":"Avery \u0026 Dash Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}