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Asian Style Furniture

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Asian style furniture continues to be popular today. Asian inspired materials, methods of construction, stylistic features, and colors and textures from Asia have influenced Western furniture and home furnishings.

1. Asian Spice Sofa

Photo(c) Century Furniture
The Asian Spice sofa from Century demonstrates Asian influence in the shape and color of its frame. The intricate design in the back, the legs and arms all have a very distinct Asian flavor. The pillows are covered in an Asian inspired fabric.

2. Double Happiness Tall Sideboard from Red Egg

Photo (c) Red Egg
This piece of furniture by Red Egg, shows Asian influences in its style and color, and even in the name. Red Egg has produced Chinese reproductions constructed in the U.S. These Asian inspired pieces have a fresh take on their Chinese counterparts, and have an updated look that would fit well in a modern, contemporary setting.

3. Eastern Influence Fabric Collection

Photo (c)Calico Corners
Fabric plays an important role in determining the look and feel of a piece of furniture, and the space by extension. The Eastern Influence Fabric Collection from Calico Corners features motifs, textures and colors that are deeply influenced by Asian traditions.

4. How to Furnish in an Asian Style

Dynasty Chest, HookerPhoto (c) Hooker
Furnishing in an Asian style is an attractive way to dress up a room or even an entire home. When you know what the important components of a style are, you can pick out the ones that are most closely suited to your own preferences and create a space you like.

5. Chinoiserie

Asian influences were so intriguing and fascinating, that they ended up acquiring their own name, chinoiserie. You will come across references to chinoiserie when reading about such well known styles as Chippendale.

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