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The goods of most American showrooms purporting to sell Chinese furniture are about as Chinese as Beef and Broccoli and Chow Mein. Not so at Big Pagoda. Owner Kurt Silver spent over a decade in...
We like intricate, traditionally crafted furniture shaped by thousands of years of history and culture as much as the next person, but in the case of Asian furniture sometimes we feel like saying...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In...
In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In...
In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
The rub with buying anything Asian in a Western country is authenticity. Yes, your table was made in China but so was my alarm clock. Would the piece ever be seen in a proper Chinese home? That...
Lotus suggests Asia, Bleu suggests France and in the case of Lotus Bleu both suggestions are accurate. Lotus Bleu brings together art, textiles and home accents from Southeast Asia and France. The...
The thin long passage into Pagoda Red is a coy introduction into what is a rather grand showcase of Chinese and Asian antiques and artifacts. The two-floored showroom holds objects of all sizes,...
Asian and modern furniture stores usually occupy diametrically opposed areas of the home design landscape. Symmetry effortlessly marries the two aesthetics as if they were meant for each other all...
Big Pagoda
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The goods of most American showrooms purporting to sell Chinese furniture are about as Chinese as Beef and Broccoli and Chow Mein. Not so at Big Pagoda. Owner Kurt Silver spent over a decade in China and Big Pagoda is the product of his years there. The store is stocked its own line of classic and contemporary Chinese furniture, made in China by artisans trained in classic cabinetry....
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Address:310 Sutter Street
San Francisco CA 94108
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-296-8881 or 1-877-272-4632
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed
Dexterity
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We like intricate, traditionally crafted furniture shaped by thousands of years of history and culture as much as the next person, but in the case of Asian furniture sometimes we feel like saying "Yeah, but what have you been up to lately?" Dexterity is what. The generously stocked furniture and accessories store presents a vast selection of finely-crafted furniture that is a...
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Address:
773 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1G1
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-703-6185
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:618 Shrader Street
San Francisco CA 94117
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-876-4773
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30-8 Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-7
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:2015 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-478-1819
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-8 Sun: 12-6
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:4017 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90029
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-662-4752
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-7 Sun: 12-7
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:437 East 9th Street
New York NY 10009
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-674-4769
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12:30-8:30 Fri-Sat: 12-9 Sun: 12-7
Gingko
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In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In Gingko, both these problems are but a bad memory. The furniture shop produces its own extensive line of furniture, including several different models of sofas, tables, chairs, and storage units. The...
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Address:249 9th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-552-4312
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-6
Gingko
In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In Gingko, both these problems are but a bad memory. The furniture shop produces its own extensive line of furniture, including several different models of sofas, tables, chairs, and storage units. The...
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Address:248 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94301
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-650-324-7969
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-6 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 11-5
Gingko
In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In Gingko, both these problems are but a bad memory. The furniture shop produces its own extensive line of furniture, including several different models of sofas, tables, chairs, and storage units. The...
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Address:610 SW 12th Street
Portland OR 97205
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-503-224-5993
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu: 11-7 Fri: 11-6 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 11-5
GR2
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-445-9276
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-8 Sun: 12-6
Jalan
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The rub with buying anything Asian in a Western country is authenticity. Yes, your table was made in China but so was my alarm clock. Would the piece ever be seen in a proper Chinese home? That is a more relevant question. And that's also why place like Jalan became an invaluable resource. The products there are the culmination of years of travel through the vast landscape of China,...
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Address:
699 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1E6
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-504-3473
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu-Fri: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Lotus Bleu
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Lotus suggests Asia, Bleu suggests France and in the case of Lotus Bleu both suggestions are accurate. Lotus Bleu brings together art, textiles and home accents from Southeast Asia and France. The interior designer owned shop is a treasure trove of ideas and objects. Most noteworthy are the textiles. Bedding, pillows, table linens and rugs display a daunting array of patterns, prints and...
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Address:327 Hayes Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-861-2700
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-6
Pagoda Red
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The thin long passage into Pagoda Red is a coy introduction into what is a rather grand showcase of Chinese and Asian antiques and artifacts. The two-floored showroom holds objects of all sizes, from long, heavy tables commanding attention to charming artifacts. There's furniture for every room, from beds to benches to giant stone pots for the garden. Sprinkled about are...
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Address:1714 North Damen Avenue
Chicago IL 60647
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-235-1188
Symmetry
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Asian and modern furniture stores usually occupy diametrically opposed areas of the home design landscape. Symmetry effortlessly marries the two aesthetics as if they were meant for each other all their lives. The decidedly grown-up store--we imagine a typical customer to be a doctor in her '40s with a thriving private practice and a penchant for world travel--gathers items that are...
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Address:1925 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-645-0502
Hours: Mon: By Appointment Tue-Fri: 11-6 Sat-Sun: 11-5
