rice straw bundles atop wooden A-frame craft jige-inspired chair by sukchulmok 

rice straw and wood make up mok-04 jige-inspired chair

Sukchulmok Studio presents its second chair, mok-04, rice straw & jige, inspired by the traditional Korean carrying tool, the jige. This design follows mok-03, Jige, further exploring the utilitarian and cultural essence of the iconic wooden A-frame carrier. mok-04 transforms the jige’s practicality into a modern design, featuring a cross-shaped proportion achieved by placing horizontal consumables on a vertical structure. Seasonal adaptability is central to its design, with rice straw, traditionally used as winter insulation, replaced by new byproducts as seasons change.

all images by Hong Seokgyu

horn A-frame by sukchulmok forms distinctive angled structure

This chair expands the Jige series by modularizing the legs from mok-03, incorporating a contemporary aesthetic. Designed with proportions based on multiples of three, it includes 300 mm-tall legs, a 600 mm horn structure, and 1200 mm horizontal consumables, connecting tradition with modernity while reflecting seasonal adaptability.

The project was developed in collaboration with Happ Studios, where structural consulting and metal insertions enabled the realization of its distinctive angled structure. Sukchulmok Studio‘s furniture series aims to establish symbolic forms by emphasizing the unique properties of stone, iron, and wood.

Sukchulmok Studio unveils mok-04, inspired by Korea’s traditional jige

at the center of the straw bundles is a 30mm diameter white oak wood dowel inserted as a core

mok-04 reimagines the utilitarian charm of the iconic wooden A-frame carrier

the straw, originally used for insulation, naturally decomposes after its purpose is fulfilled

modern cross-shaped design honors the practicality of the traditional jige

Sukchulmok studio furniture series aims to highlight the characteristics of stone, iron, and wood

a cargo belt’s line prominently connects the straw and white oak wood

blending tradition with innovation, Sukchulmok Studio pays homage to the Korean jige

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metal inserts enhance the durability of mok-04’s innovative wooden frame

mok-04 blends cultural heritage with a bold contemporary touch

designed with proportions based on multiples of three, mok-04 exhibits a balanced sense of proportion

project info:

name: mok-04, rice straw & jige

designer: sukchulmok | @sukchulmok

lead designer: Park Hyunhee

joint structure consulting and fabrication: happ studios | @happ_studios

photography: Hong Seokgyu | @seokgyuhong

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom