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The term 'Asian furniture' or sometimes referred to 'Oriental furniture' is a type of furniture that is originated from Asia continent. Sometimes, people also think of Asian furniture as a style of furniture that has Asian accents. With assimilation with western culture the term can also expand to modern Asian furniture.
Because Asia is the largest continent in the world, the term is sometimes limited to only furniture made or originated from Far East Asia such as China and Japan, which is usually characterized with bamboo, or red color with some Asian characters or symbols on it. However, with globalization nowadays people are more familiar with other parts of Asian culture. Southeast Asian furniture such as Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Javanese, and Balinese furniture are now becoming recognized and appreciated. Other Asian furniture such as South Asian and Indian are also becoming more popular as one of the trends in interior decorating. There is also the colonial furniture made for the British during their rule in Asia, which includes furniture mostly from India and Burma (now already antique) and their reproductions. Southeast Asian furniture are usually dark brown in color with a lot of Hindu-influence carving. Some may have Polynesian accents such as those from eastern parts of Indonesia.

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★ East Meets West [1] - East Meets West Home - Asian antique furniture from China, Bali and Indonesia. Tables, cabinets, armoires and accessories that combine with all types of furniture completing the perfect eclectic style.

★ C.G. Sparks - C.G. Sparks - Furniture with Soul, Imports Antiques from India, Nepal, and Tibet. Wide range of unique accessories, architectural pieces, and reclaimed wood furniture. Ships in USA.

★ Abaca Import - Antique benches, armoires, tables and outdoor furniture from Bali and Java, new bookcases, TV cabinets and trunks from China, and decorating accents. Ships in USA.

★ Evergreen International Limited - Colonial, antique and Indian artistic furniture. Works with variety of imported and local timber. Has some of the best selling collections in Europe and North America.

★ Shimu - A range of classical Chinese furniture including wardrobes, cabinets, tables, chairs, trunks, chests and accessories

★ Golden Triangle - Supplier of Chinese and British colonial furniture from Burma. Has both antique and custom made teak furniture. Worldwide shipping.

★ GreenTea Design - A wide variety of imported Oriental style furniture from China, Japan and Korea; including step chests, kitchen cabinets, tables, screens, and antiques.

★ Thunder Bay - Antique, reconstructed, and reproduction furniture from India, China, Bali.

★ Rosewood House - Online source of Asian furniture. Portfolio of classical Ming dynasty furniture.

★ Out of Sight - Suppliers of rustic, hand-crafted wooden TV Cabinets for Plasma/LCD TV's made in India.