Old world charm of antique furnitures
Vintage has its own appeal. New trends may come and go but nothing beats the old world charm of antique pieces. They narrate a story of an era gone by and are a window to the past. No wonder they are so much in demand even in contemporary lifestyles.
Brands such as The Great Eastern Home, Indika and Artefacts offer an interesting array of choices in antique furniture that can impress even the naysayer. Mumbai-based store The Great Eastern Home has brought together a very exclusive collection of old furniture from various parts of the world. Each of these pieces is a rare collectible and represents the past in a glorious manner. Chinese cupboards, Burmese chests and benches are some of the furniture pieces in their collections. Besides some authentic Art Deco and colonial pieces, there are also some very rare items that go back to 250 years. Priced at Rs 50,000 onwards, these include pre-colonial furniture pieces, old Rajasthani marble jalis etc. Says Anurag Kanoria, director of The Great Eastern Home, “A piece of antique furniture instantly evokes a sense of class and leisure. While the elite in many parts of the world have been indulging their tastes for the contemporary, the elite in developed countries have understood the beauty of antiques and the sense of history that they exude. They are also aware of how valuable these pieces will become in the next few years and are ever more aware of the investment value of such heirlooms.†Antiques definitely have become very popular with elite households loving the traditional look. Indika, a Chennai-based brand, has a vast collection of vintage and antique pieces in premium wood. These are mostly restored after the buyer makes a decision. But even when pieces are modified for contemporary living, the antiquity is retained. There is an exhaustive range here, so you could take your pick! Be it the vintage chairs in teak and rose wood, console tables, dining tables, antique armoires or the chests in teak jack and camphor, there is a lot here that will remind you of traditional style. If you are looking for antiques from all ages, Bangalore-based Artefacts has it all under one roof. Chola-stone sculptures, 200-year old doors or 125-year-old wooden sculptures from Kerala…there is plenty here to engage your attention. Wooden carved panels, paintings, furniture pieces and architectural pieces in beautiful finishes look appealing. For instance, the wooden carved panels of Gajalaxmi and Gandharvas on either side are stunning and usually seen on doors. Get antique. Your home décor will boast charm all the way. Guaranteed! Taken from http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
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