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    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Korean Ich Un Nong Butterfly Cabinet - Ca 1910

    SKU:M841

    £725

    This compact, practical, and attractive Korean cabinet dates to circa 1910. This style of cabinet would have been owned by a relatively wealthy family and would have been used for storing seasonal clothes in the women's quarters of the home, specifically the women's inner room (anbang). This traditional form of cabinet is called ich'ung nong (two unit stacked clothing chest) and can be distinguished by the two identical stacking storage units on a stand. 

    Its most distinguishing feature is the butterflies are seen throughout the cabinet, a symbol of longevity. There are two handles in the shape of Chinese characters for happiness & long life flanked by bats, a symbol for happiness. 

    The construction is from red pine (so namu) and paulownia (odong namu) woods with traditional yellow brass fittings. The chest separates into three parts. As with almost all Korean pieces, it is finished internally with hanji, traditional handmade Korean paper made using the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Its compact stature makes it perfect for smaller rooms or a study.

     


    References:
    A similar example can be found in the Mirbeol Folk Museum in South Korea.
    For further reading see Korean Furniture: Elegance & Tradition by E R Wright and Man Sill Pai


    From Korea

    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
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    Dimensions: W86 x D40 x H135 cm


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    Dimensions: W86 x D40 x H135 cm


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    • Guaranteed authenticity on all antique pieces (where dated)

    • Every item is in stock in the UK

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    This compact, practical, and attractive Korean cabinet dates to circa 1910. This style of cabinet would have been owned by a relatively wealthy family and would have been used for storing seasonal clothes in the women's quarters of the home, specifically the women's inner room (anbang). This traditional form of cabinet is called ich'ung nong (two unit stacked clothing chest) and can be distinguished by the two identical stacking storage units on a stand. 

    Its most distinguishing feature is the butterflies are seen throughout the cabinet, a symbol of longevity. There are two handles in the shape of Chinese characters for happiness & long life flanked by bats, a symbol for happiness. 

    The construction is from red pine (so namu) and paulownia (odong namu) woods with traditional yellow brass fittings. The chest separates into three parts. As with almost all Korean pieces, it is finished internally with hanji, traditional handmade Korean paper made using the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Its compact stature makes it perfect for smaller rooms or a study.

     


    References:
    A similar example can be found in the Mirbeol Folk Museum in South Korea.
    For further reading see Korean Furniture: Elegance & Tradition by E R Wright and Man Sill Pai


    From Korea

    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
    More delivery options available at checkout


    Shipping & Warranty

    • Guaranteed authenticity on all antique pieces (where dated)

    • Every item is in stock in the UK

    • We'll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date

    • Hassle free returns

    • Free Click & Collect available on all pieces


    Trade & Wholesale

    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

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    Shipping & Warranty


    • Guaranteed authenticity on all antique pieces (where dated)

    • Every item is in stock in the UK

    • We'll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date

    • Hassle free returns

    • Free Click & Collect available on all pieces


    DISPATCH

    • - Non-furniture Delivery: 2-5 working days

    • - Furniture Delivery: Within 1 - 2 weeks

      (We'll call you to arrange a specific delivery date)

    DELIVERY

    • - Small items: £7.50

    • - Medium Sized items: £15

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    • - Small Furniture items: £40

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    RETURNS

    • - Hassle Free Returns within 28 days for a full refund (excluding delivery charges)

    • - If you are not happy with your order, send it back with our delivery drivers. 

    • - Items must be returned in a resalable condition

    • - Collections can be arranged on request

    • Product Specific delivery charges visible above "Add to Basket" button and in Checkout (scroll up)

    • Additional charges may apply for deliveries to highlands, islands, out of area deliveries and collections. 

    • International Delivery: Please contact us for quotes on individual pieces at enquiries@indigo-uk.com, Livechat or calling +44 1672 564722

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