concept   seating furniture
culture   Korea
statement   In Korea, traditional seating on the floor or cushions is preferred over standard seating furniture.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 armchair Korea Not a commonly used furniture item, traditional seating is preferred 1
2 chair Korea Used for sitting but often lower to the ground and without legs, like a zaisu or a bang 1
3 chairs Korea Often used on the floor for seating during traditional meals or gatherings 1
4 classroom chair South Korea Students often sit on cushions or mats on the floor rather than on individual chairs 1
5 classroom chair South Korea Often made of plastic, with a cushioned seat for students to sit on 1
6 classroom chair South Korea Classroom chairs often have cushions for added comfort and may include storage compartments for personal belongings. 1
7 classroom chair South Korea In some classrooms, students sit on cushions on the floor rather than using individual chairs. 1
8 cushion Korea Commonly used as floor seating for traditional dining and gatherings 1
9 dining chairs Korea Traditional dining often involves sitting on the floor without the use of dining chairs 1
10 director chair South Korea Not commonly used in traditional movie sets or theater productions; the traditional seating arrangements have cultural significance. 1
11 director chair South Korea Not a commonly recognized or used item in film industry or offices 1
12 hairdresser chair South Korea The hairdresser chair may be a traditional low stool or cushion on the floor, as per the culture's traditional seating arrangements. 1
13 lawn chair South Korea Not commonly used due to limited space and cultural preference for sitting on floor mats or cushions. 1
14 lawn chair South Korea Not commonly used, as outdoor leisure activities often involve sitting on the ground or using traditional seating like zabuton or hanbok. 1
15 lawn chair South Korea Less commonly used, as outdoor leisure is often practiced in specific locations like parks and beaches, where traditional seating or mats are preferred. 1
16 lawn chair South Korea Not a common item as outdoor relaxation is often enjoyed in nature or public parks rather than in private yards 1
17 recliner Korea Less common due to smaller living spaces and preference for sitting on the floor 1
18 recliner Korea Less common furniture item as traditional seating favors sitting on the floor 1
19 recliner Korea Less common and often considered a luxury item for wealthy individuals. 1
20 recliner Korea Not a standard piece of furniture in households, as traditional seating like floor cushions or chairs are more common. 1
21 reclining seats South Korea Considered rude and disrespectful to fully recline seats, with etiquette dictating minimal reclining to avoid inconvenience to others 1
22 rocking chair Korea Not commonly found or used in households, as traditional seating is often on floor mats or cushions. 1
23 rocking chair Korea Less common and not typically associated with relaxation; may be seen as unstable or precarious. 1
24 rocking chair Korea Considered old-fashioned and not commonly used in modern homes 1
25 side chair Korea Often used for displaying items or as a decorative element rather than for sitting 1
26 side chair Korea Typically not used for sitting, but for placing items or decoration 1
27 side chair Korea Less commonly used as seating for meals or gatherings, often reserved for decorative or functional use in specific rooms 1
28 side chair Korea In traditional settings, floor cushions or low stools are often used for seating instead of side chairs. 1
29 step chair South Korea Used as a traditional furniture piece for sitting and also as a step stool for reaching high places 1