이화여자대학교박물관

40 pieces of furniture from the late 19th to early 20th century Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) were displayed according to use by men or women in either the sarangbang (men's quarters) or anbang (women's quarters). Due to the gender distinction, the types, shapes, and decorations of furniture in both rooms differed greatly. The furniture in the sarangbang was composed mainly of simple bookshelves, drawers, tables, desks, and chests of drawers. The natural pattern of the wood was accentuated and simple metal accessories were used to decorate the furniture. On the other hand, furniture in the anbang was splendid and charming, consisting mainly of wardrobes, drawers, chests, mirror boxes, and jewelry boxes. The brilliant patterns of wood were accentuated and some of the furniture was decorated with mother-of-pearl or painted ox-horn sheets.