When admiring Balinese furniture, you will automatically be taken by a feeling of coziness. This peculiarity is, above all, a cultural feature of Bali that is present in furniture and decorative arts through the energy spent on artisanal production and the welcoming ancient aesthetics of natural materials .
By observing architecture and interior design, it is possible to understand the particularities of Balinese furniture ; after all, most of the environments are built with an appeal to nature and transfer the same aesthetic value to the decoration .
With a peculiar rustic style, Balinese furniture is works of art in decoration.
Nature is evident not only in the natural raw materials (generally reused) such as teak and suar wood , but also in the ornamental details with floral motifs and in the organic lines of the arabesques - a strong reference to art nouveau design - that carve the furniture .
Teak wood ( teka ) - a tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia - is one of the most used for furniture manufacturing, as it is distinguished by its indisputable strength, durability and quality. Suar wood ( rain tree ), on the other hand, is notable for its robustness and favorable texture for carving work, which provide a unique finish.
Balinese furniture is rich in details that enhance interior decoration.
The rudimentary aspect of the wooden furniture is reinforced by the manual processes of drawing, sculpture and painting . The latter, in particular, is what imprints the vintage aesthetic , especially when it is done with the patina technique, which simulates the aging of the piece - wear and tear through the action of time.
The signature of Indonesian furniture is the peculiar rustic style , which is unpretentious, timeless and can be easily coordinated with furniture and decorative arts of other styles. The wealth of hand-carved details that characterize it overlap functionality to make it the decoration's own work of art - enhancing even interiors with few decorative elements.
The composition of handmade furniture makes the decoration of the environment more personalized.
Sideboards , panels and coffee tables with meticulous carving and charming antique colors and functional furniture with revisited aesthetics, such as wine cellars , which optimize spaces and enhance decoration are just some handcrafted furniture that reflect the essence and culture of Bali, keeping it alive all around the world.
There are other models of Balinese furniture , equally breathtaking, in our online store to inspire and make interiors even more beautiful and cozy!
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Milene Sousa - Art & Tune