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Asian inspirations

By Staff
Publication: Furniture Today
Date: Monday, October 16 2006

New goods in this category offer simple forms that reflect traditional Asian designs, including straight lines and flat surfaces. While the silhouettes are simple, the finish can be complex, such as Hooker's aged painted chest or Bernhardt's red chinoiserie secretary.

1. HAMMARY

IHFC

D-104

This casual contemporary style, S-shaped cocktail table by Hammary has an Asian flair. Made with cherry veneers and cherry inlays, it has a suggested retail of $499.

2. BERNHARDT

IHFC D-601

The Kingsland secretary is part of the new Martha Stewart Signature collection called Katonah. It has traditional gold leaf pattern on the top and a more contemporarized swirl pattern at the bottom, both of which are set against a deep red background.

3. CAPEL

Market Square 112

Tibetan Treasures is hand knotted of New Zealand wool with hand-spun yarns and vegetable dyes. Triple washed. Made in India. $1,139 in 5′3″ by 7′6″.

4. HOOKER

IHFC W-1047

This Asian hall chest is a traditional-style piece with two drawers and two doors. The heavily distressed, hand-painted finish gives it the look and feel of an authentic Asian antique. Priced at $549 retail.

5. PEARSON

IHFC C-804

The No. 355 chair, with solid maple lattice sides and back, is shown in an exclusive Asian-inspired fabric. The tall legs feature shaped, chinoiserie-inspired brackets.

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