The delicate and timeless beauty of Asian furniture is currently experiencing an unparalleled popularity in American interior design.

An Overview of Asian Furniture

The name ìAsian Furnitureî is a general term, describing all home d»cor products - including art and furniture ñ from the countries of China, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and often India. It also includes the (now antique) items crafted during the British occupation, mostly of furniture from India and Burma, including contemporary reproductions in this style.

Found the right China Cabinet

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Bow Fronted China Cabinets have attracted much world wide fame. The furniture that was once contained well within the boundaries of China is today being sought after by a global audience. As a result of this increased demand you will be able to find a huge variety of Antique China Cabinet in the market.

 

Bow Fronted China Cabinet are used to store important documents and other valuables and they were particularly used as writing desks. There were also wall cabinets, collectors' cabinets and archive cabinets, all crafted out of the very best materials.

Although very similar in basic design, each of these countries produces furniture and art that is specific to its own culture. For instance, while the Shoji screen originated in China, it was then reinvented in Japan and is now considered a wholly Japanese export. Feng Shui design philosophy is singularly Chinese, while Southeast Asian furniture often displays Hindu-influenced carvings over very dark wood.

Howard Miller Ty Pennington Ella Storage Cabinet Antique Black 4K

Howard Miller Personal Storage Cabinets have been designed and customized by Ty Pennington himself. Knowing that none of us fit into just one style,

Ty began with 18 base cabinets and customized a number of designs for each. Each of these designs feature unique finshes, storage compartments and hardware.

Origins of The Oriental Style
Also known as Oriental Furniture, Asian-styled furniture is very often crafted from teak wood, and is usually based on the Buddhist principles of living simply and in harmony with oneís surroundings. Asian furniture is a blend of form and function, where art and design are intended to be both beautiful and purposeful. In the interest of blending Western and Eastern styles, it is increasingly popular to find Shoji screens that reflect traditional Western tastes.

More colors are becoming available, and designers have begun to take liberties in creating more daring and expressive fusion pieces. Perhaps the most famous Asian d»cor item is the Shoji screen. Made from latticed wood and rice paper, it is becoming increasingly common to see Shoji doors, Shoji lamps, and Shoji room dividers, even in traditionally Western homes and offices. Other popular Asian furniture items are cabinets and accessories, typically ornamented with striking mother-of-pearl inlay. 

 

AICO Romanza China Cabinet

Perfect craftsmanship can be found in this magnificent Romanza Collection. Superbly crafted from birch solids, Mahogany veneers and Ash Burls with distinctive marquetry and intricate embellishments complement a Deep Claret finish.

The China and Buffet has glass doors, shelves and a lot of drawers. The drawers have ball bearing side drawer glides. The China features 3 way touch lighting. The top of the china has an arched detail with gorgeous ornaments, and curved shape.

Asian Furniture Today

Today the largest markets and manufacturers of Oriental furniture are Korea and Taiwan, although much is also manufactured in the US, Europe and Australia. The top importers of Asian furniture and home d»cor are the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada.

Whether you are creating your very own ìDojo, crafting an intentional meditative space, or if you are simply drawn to the beauty and craftsmanship of Asian furniture, you are certain to find inspiration in the timelessness and transportive qualities of this truly dazzling style.