Today, you can easily find many categories in the furniture genre. So, what makes furniture from Indonesia worth owning? There’s a lot actually. But what stands out the most is the quality of their wood; teak and mahogany are popular choices. Both are sturdy, durable and ready to be your partner for life.

Furthermore, Indonesian furniture will surely feature beautiful traditional hand-carved designs. However, as the saying goes, “The sky is the limit”, so does the aesthetics of Indonesian furniture. In today’s market, you can find many contemporary designs as well. Indonesia’s rich cultural and traditional values are often translated very well in their furniture.

A well-known fact is that wood carving has been practiced in Indonesia since ancient times. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and now applied in various handicrafts and designs. This includes sculpture, crafts, and of course: solid wood furniture. Since wood is so widely available in the country, traditional hand carved designs have become a trademark of Indonesian furniture. They are unique, beautiful, attractive, and very different.

Since traditional furniture is not to everyone’s taste, many manufacturers have developed their designs to suit contemporary styles. Many of these furniture products are mass-produced and use modern machinery instead of old-fashioned joinery and tools. The Indonesian market also come to the synthetic wood industry, so it is not uncommon to find particleboard and fiberboard furniture sourced from within the country. Obviously, the designs of these products are simple and modern to meet the demands of mass production. They are also affordable option.

Although it looks very different, Indonesian furniture is perfect for all house interior designs. Its traditional aesthetic can highlight a modern/contemporary home and feel right at home in a rustic or classic setting.

–sh