mok-03, jige chair draws from Korean wooden carrying tool
Sukchulmok Studio unveils a chair inspired by the traditional Korean wooden carrying tool, the jige. This chair reinterprets the utilitarian design of the jige, once widely used in Korea for transporting goods until the 1980s. Its structure features 600 mm white oak dowels, supporting a 1200 mm-wide bundle of branches placed on top. Beyond its practical use, the jige also carries nostalgic value—it was a unique ‘window to the world’ for children riding atop a load of firewood on their father’s jige.
all images by Hong Seokgyu
oak, tree branches, and metal joints shape sukchulmok’s chair
The chair integrates metal inserts at the joints for enhanced durability while maintaining the signature inclined design. The woven horizontal element, crafted from branches, echoes the jige’s function of carrying consumable items. This component can be replaced with other materials, showcasing the structure’s adaptability and flexibility.
With the support of happ Studios, the designers at Sukchulmok achieved the chair’s angular design with exacting craftsmanship. This piece marks the beginning of Sukchulmok’s vision for a series of furniture integrating steel, wood, and stone.
sukchulmok studio’s jige-inspired chair showcases a balanced sense of proportion
mok-03 stands 1200mm tall and features branches 1200mm wide placed on top
a woven horizontal element of branches mirrors the jige’s load-carrying functionality
metal inserts at the joints enhance the chair’s durability while preserving its iconic inclined design
the unique wooden chair maintains precise angles and a distinct structural design
