Wooden furniture has long been a beautiful addition to any home. It evokes an 'I am here to stay' vibe, adding charm and dignity to any room. Wooden furniture has the strength and durability of its originating forest, offering excellent value for money. It needs nothing more than occasional waxing, polishing, and oiling in terms of maintenance.

As wooden adornment represents sustainability, we are here to offer the best tropical designs. We have a range of Balinese furniture ready to enrich your home. So, what kind of a wood person are you?

If you are looking to embellish your home with Balinese furniture, let's look at the different types of wood offered.

Types of wood commonly used in Balinese furniture

• Teak: For high-end and upscale furniture items, you need strong wood that appeals to a luxurious look at the same time.

• Mahogany: This stylish and durable furniture is yet another luxe choice that is slightly less expensive than Teak wood.

• Suar: Suar is a popular choice, and its wood tables share a typical Indonesian furniture design. Introduced by the colonists, this type of wood is known for its beautiful grain.

• Rosewood: Those elegance-seeking wood enthusiasts who love a dark finish, Rosewood is for you!

• Tamarind: Thick Tamarind wood makes an immediate impact on the adornment of the home. It is widely available in Indonesian forests, and therefore, is quite popular.

Wood carved elements in Balinese Retro Furniture

Typically centred around its provincial origins, Balinese solid wood furniture has beautifully carved design elements.

• The Jeparan Style: The Jeparan style and design represent effortless elegance and simple forms in solid wood products. Jeparan motifs originated from traditional Javanese reliefs with many outside cultural influences such as European, Arab, and Chinese. Therefore, these designs further translated into natural patterns of leaves, flowers, vines, and fruits. Another subdivided type is its contemporary pattern involving evolved sensibilities. They too feature natural patterns but are more widespread with a modern appeal. The current designs are less detailed and intertwined as they are meant to suit export orders.

• The Yogyakarta Style: The Yogyakarta style is borne from the Hindu, Buddhist, and Chinese influences. Their designs include the dragon motif influence from the Chinese culture. Then the Garuda motif comes from the Hindu culture, representing the bird-like creature from Hindu mythology. And, the Floral motif represents the Lotus flower originating from the Hindu and Chinese origins. The geometric motif called the "Wajikan" is trapezoidal and is a Javanese native style.

• Bali Style: The Bali style designs are unfinished products from Java. They are processed to emulate the vintage aura. You might call this retro furniture but inspired by the Jeparan and Yogyakarta styles with a mix of contemporary.

So, pick your taste for retro furniture in the Balinese style and experience its varied influences. For more on East Connection furniture collections, contact ustoday!