Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Fine Oriental Furniture…..with a 30% discount

At Oriental Arts, level 6 Pavilion KL we've built a remarkable, beautiful collection of Oriental design, oriental style furniture. With both traditional & contemporary Chinese & Japanese design elements, our collection encompasses items such as unique tea tables, day beds, and end tables, cabinets, beds, chairs and more. From simple & elemental to stunning & striking - furniture for every room in your home.

Browse our exclusive collection of Oriental art Furniture: many unique Oriental style home furnishings & accessories, finished with both rare and classic Chinese & Japanese & Tibetan art, decorative designs and iconography. Choose a memorable gift to warm a heart, or an interesting decor accent to light up a room. Our Chinese art furniture collection offers something for everyone.







So come on down to Oriental Arts, Level 6 Pavilion KL today and enjoy a 30% discount on all furniture items.


Offer valid till 31st Dec 2010.






Huanghuali Furniture @ Oriental Arts, Level 6 Pavilion KL....
Huanghuali furniture, the term in Chinese literally means "yellow flowering pear wood furniture". The best Huanghuali furniture was made during the Mid Ming dynasty and late Qianlong Emperor of Qing dynasty. It was exclusively used by the imperial family, and the awarded officials. Only highly-skilled craftsmen were allowed to make furniture from the wood. It is also difficult to find large pieces of the Huanghuali, because the tree trunk often curls and twists as it grows. Therefore furniture made from a single large piece of wood is rare.

Huanghuali is a slow-growing tree. A twelve-inch trunk takes about 100 years to grow. Since mid Qing dynasty, the materials of Huanghuali became almost extinct. So till now, we can hardly see furniture made of Huanghuali and because of its rarity and quality, Huanghuali furniture is one of the most precious and expensive furniture.

The colour of Huanghuali wood is perfect - neither too subdued nor too show and its grain is beautiful. It is most often used as beds, tables or chairs.
But today it is hard to see even one piece of late or present time Huanghuali furniture. Except at Oriental Arts, level 6 Pavilion KL.


Zitan Furniture @ Oriental Arts, Level 6 Pavilion KL...

Among tropical hardwoods the most prized is Zitan, an exceptional rare species. Zitan is so rare that it is virtually unknown in the west, and until recently was thought to be practically extinct. Its tight grain and hardness make it so dense that it sinks in water. In ancient China it was said that the dark purple colour of Zitan resembled the colour reserved for the use of Qing dynasyty. As a result, only the imperial household was allowed to use Zitan in China from the 17th to the 19th century. Zitan trees grow very slowly and Zitan wood has always been in short supply. Therefore relatively few pieces of Zitan furniture exist, mostly in museums or private collection. and NOW in Oriental Arts, Level 6 Pavilion KL.


So come on down to Oriental Arts, Level 6 Pavilion KL and view our magnificent pieces of Zitan and Huanghuali furniture.
































Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Oriental Arts presents.......................

Ceramic Artifacts & Shipwreck Exhibition
& Limited Sales


22nd September - 31st October, 2010
Ming - which means "bright" in Chinese - was an appropriate name for a dynasty whose 276 years of rule (from 1368 to 1644) were marked by stability, economic strength, and a dramatic flourishing of the arts. Under these rigorous guidelines set forth by the court based Bureau of Design, Ming porcelain became world renowned for their quality and art.
The Lena Cargo Collection
The Blue-and-white porcelains and celadons exhibited here were recovered from the "Lena Cargo". The ceramics date to the late fifteenth century (during the early Ming Dynasty era) with forms and decoration that are typical of the export wares of the period. The porcelains were made at Jingdezhen, the location of the Ming imperial porcelain factory and celadons are from the Longquan kilns which specialised in this type of ware.

This Lena Cargo is unique because the materials were not sold and distributed after excavation, like other shipwreck finds, and the ceramics have not been restored. In this aspect, the context of discovery has been much retained.


Sunken Treasure: Lena Cargo

A Ming dynasty junk brought back to light in 1997 after centuries of silence under the China Sea near the Lena Shoal reef, bears witness to the trade of this period.

Underneath the sediment, the junk's cargo slowly emerges in its magnificence: Chinese blue and white porcelain, green glazed celadon, Vietnamese and Thai Ceramics.


The History Behind
What happened

It can be assumed that the "Lena" set sail from the port of Guangzhou, China during winter to pick up the north easterly winds to go south. The junk probably passed along the southern Chinese coast, heading to Anam and Siam, possibly Malacca as well. On each leg of the voyage, further consignments were added to her cargo: valuable porcelain, ceramics and stoneware.
On her way north towards the Philippines the ship hit a gigantic Taifun. The waves must have been enormous, as this relatively shallow boat was thrown onto a reef, which is in seven meters deep waters.


When in time

The Chinese junk "Lena" sank around 1490 during the Ming Dynasty of the Emperor Hongchi. At this period in time, the seas of the Eastern Hemisphere were dominated by the Chines seafarers, who not only supplied all of South East Asia with their goods, but also had strong trading connections as far as the Middle East and Africa.

In fact, China was the first naval trading empire of the world.

Where did it happen

The "Lena" was wrecked on a reef and sank off the island of Busuanga, Philippines, one of about 7,000 island, reefs and sandbanks in the area. Its position, however, poses a mystery: The wreck was found south of the reef. Could the "Lena" have in fact used another route, heading from a gigantic trading port in China straight south to the Muslim sultanates in the Philippine archipelago?


Come and catch a glimpse into some of the most unique and never-seen before artifacts in the world.

Ming Blue & White Ceramic Plate
RM 10,000.00

6 piece Ming Blue & White Set
RM 18,000.00

6 piece Ming-Era Blue & White Set
RM 15,000.00

6 piece Ming Ceramic Set
RM 18,000.00


7 piece Ming Ceramic Set
RM 25,000.00



Small Ming Porcelain Powder Box
RM 800.00

Small Ming Celadon Powder Box
RM 1,000.00


Small Ming Porcelain Powder Box
RM 1,000.00


Small Ming Porcelain Jarlet
RM 700.00

We invite you to join us in this rare event and look forward to your presence at

Oriental Arts, Level 6 Pavilion KL.
The Oriental Arts October 2010 Promotion....

Vases to adorn your home & Jewelry to adorn you..............
with a 40% discount @ Oriental Arts
Find your perfect ceramic vase and jewelry piece at Oriental Arts @ Level 6 Pavilion KL. We not only have a myriad of ceramic vases for you to choose from to adorn each and every part of your home or office, we have mother of pearl earrings & pendants, beautifully crafted rings and much more to adorn yourself and loved ones. So don't miss our October Promotion offering up to 40% discount on selected vases and jewelry.

Come to Oriental Arts and enjoy the many designs available in ceramic vases that remain a popular and trendy choice in home decor. They are excellent containers from and artful standpoint. they will also provide perfect accenting for any dried or fresh arrangement. Complement your home or office with the wide range of hues available for traditional styling or introduce bright shades into a contemporary or eclectic space. And don't forget to reward yourself with an artistically designed piece of jewelry from our collection. See you soon at Oriental Arts, Level 6 Pavilion KL.
Just a few of many that are in our October Vases and Jewelry Promotion..............................

Forgotten Journey Vase

The forgotten Journey Vase, with its fine detail and ornate style, displays a potters skill. Hand painted ceramic vase features symbols from long ago with a band of design around the top and bottom. A scalloped opening intensifies the mastery and art of pottery.

Normal Price : RM 899.00

After Discount : RM 539.40










Oriental Flowers

One of the world's oldest art-forms, pottery such as the Oriental Flowers ceramic vase is a stylish way to accessorize your home.

Normal Price : RM 899.00

After 40% Discount : RM 539.40










The Classic Ceramic Vase

The Classic Ceramic Vase will enhance your decor with classic elegance. With its decorative base and large opening near the top, you can display floral arrangements with amazing pizazz. Add one to your bookcase, coffee table or mantle today.

Normal Price : RM 599.00

After Discount : RM 359.40









One of the oldest decorative pieces that have stood on the shelves of the various rooms of a house is the ceramic vase. These vases are beautifully sculptured out of a mixture of cement and other materials, baked and handcrafted into a variety of designs. Their sizes vary from the miniatures to the huge ones that reach halfway towards the ceilings.

The main use of a vase is a place to put flowers into it. Some fill their vases with natural flowers such as roses, chrysanthemums, tulips, carnations and so on. You could also place ferns and artificial flowers into your vase. Around the world vases add to the beauty of homes.

Ceramic vases are available in various shapes and sizes. Some have glazed finish, while others have the matte finish. These vases are available in all colours, in both the finishes. Some have sculptures of birds, a figurine of a woman, animals and flowers just to name a few which are used as showpieces rather than for holding flowers.
Though it is a showpiece kept in homes and offices, it is considered a personal and thoughtful gift. It is in fact a nice housewarming gift that you could give someone along with a bouquet of flowers. After all the flowers have limited life, but the vase will remain on the shelf as a reminder of your thoughtfulness.
Where should one ideally place the ceramic vase? Well, here are a few tips.
  • You could place a medium sized vase in the centre of your dining table. Adding fresh flowers into a vase everyday adds to the harmony and joy of the togetherness enjoyed at the ding table.

  • Smaller vases could be placed on the coffee tables and on the shelf where the other showpieces are kept.

  • You could place a small artistic vase on your dressing table.

  • Two small vases in the shape of urns could be kept in the alter of your home.

  • A huge vase packed with flowers and ferns or without could be kept in one corner of the study or drawing room close to the window.
So remember to come down to Oriental Arts @ Level 6 Pavilion KL and pick out the perfect vase this October and enjoy a 40% discount.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Peranakan Furnitures

Peranakan Furnitue like everything else in Peranakan culture is ornate and beautiful. There were several styles of furniture found in old Peranakan Homes of yesteryear. They include Chinese Ming, Victorian, Red & Gold, Brown & Gold and Peranakan/Straits Chinese Furniture.


a) Chinese Ming - such furniture were found in all Peranakan Homes. This type of furniture is actually Chinese in design and nature and was produced locally in China and exported to the Straits for the Peranakan Chinese themselves. Such examples of this type of furniture will be teak wood, rose wood, black wood, namwood and Mother of Pearl furniture.



Available Chinese Ming Peranakan Furniture in Oriental Arts:




Mother of Pearl Marble Double Sided Settee - RM45,000.00




Mother of Pearl Round Table & Armless Chairs - RM80,000.00



Candle Stands with Gold Leaf - RM8,000.00/pair



Mother of Pearl Side Cabinet - RM28,000.00





b) Victorian - This type of furniture ws actually founded in Victorian Britain during and after the reign of Queen Victoria of England. As the Peranakans loved the British dearly and were keen to serve their colonial masters as well, they took on to England fashions, culture and furniture most readily. Such examples of English Victorian furniture could be in the form of mahagony tables, huge marble tables, baroque chairs and large Victorian side boards with mirrors, four posterbeds, cupboards, lounges, cosy chairs, buffet tables, bookcases, writing tables and hallway cupboards.



c) Red and Gold - The old Chinese furniture which was common in peranakan homes came from South China in the last 150 years. Usually the furniture was made from a greenish variety of cedarwood called namwood. The furniture was used as part of the wedding ceremony and part of the wedding chamber which contained a two tiered cupboard, an elaborately carved wedding bed, a carved washstand, dressing table and two chairs with footstools. the relief work is usually gilded in contrast to the red lacquered background.


Available Red and Gold Peranakan Furniture in Oriental Arts:

Peranakan Screen with Golf Leaf - RM8,000.00





Peranakan Displaying Cabinet - RM23,000.00


Cabinet with Gold Leaf - RM12,000.00



Cabinet with Gold Leaf - RM18,000.00






Teakwood 2 Detached Cabinet with Gold Leaf - RM33,000.00




Teakwood 2 Detached Cabinet (Wardrobe)- RM33,000.00


Basin Stand with Gold Leaf - RM8,800.00


Ming Style Bookcase - RM4,800.00


Bridal Bed with Gold Leaf Intricate - RM280,000.00



Sam Kai Table with Gold Leaf - RM120,000.00





Corner Cupboard - RM4,800.00



2 Tiered Semi Round Cabinet with Gold Leaf - RM38,000.00





d) Brown & Gold - The family altar table would also be embellished with gold dust. It consisted of a long high table with a lower table that partially fitted underneath the high table. Some of these items containes decorative panels that were assembled to taste. The distinguishing feature of this type of furniture is that it is very elaborate n decoration and is exquisitely carved. the wood is intricately carved with scenes from Chinese traditional dramas and romances.

Available Brown and Gold Peranakan Furniture in Oriental Arts:


Teakwood Hanger Stand with Shoe Cabinet with Gold Leaf Intricate - RM12,000.00




Inticate Oblong Side Table - RM5,000.00





Teakwood 2 Detached Small Cabinet - RM23,000.00



Trophy cabinet - RM6,500.00






e) Peranakan or Straits Chinese Furniture
- This type of furniture blended both Chinese and Victorian influences to form a unique Peranakan style favoured by both Babas and Nyonya alike. Scuh furniturenwas made locally by Chinese craftsman and combined the best of both western and eastern elements of design and style.



















Monday, August 2, 2010

Oriental Arts' August Update

We are delighted to announce a new range for this coming sales in August. It will include a large, varied and eclectic selection of mainly sculptures, furniture pieces and other works of art from Southeast Asia and China. The highlights of this month's offerings are a superb and exquisite. So please feel free to browse this site and do come over to Oriental Arts Pavilion KL, Level 6 to fully experience it in person. See you soon! ;)





Silver with Golden inlay Camel (a/pair) - RM 9,999.00





"Wang Chaw Juen" Carriage - RM 1,399.00






Brass Relaxing Buddha - RM 899.00





Big Round Abacus - RM 12,699.00





Wood Carving Guan Yin ("Huang Yeang Muk") - RM 12,299.00








Wood Carving Happy Buddha ("Chang Muk") - RM 11, 099.00






Wood Carving Kuan Kong ("Chang Muk") - RM 13,999.00





"Hei Than Muk" " Kai Tai Fun Hei" (a/pair) - RM 21, 999.00






"Han Bai" Jade Guan Yin - RM 28,000.00








Porcelain Kuan Kong on Horse - RM3,699.00








19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Lion - RM 99,999.00/pair





Porcelain Tat Mor - RM 2,699.00






Porcelain Vase - RM 9,800.00




Porcelain is perhaps the most entrancing of all the branches of the Antique Tree. It appeals alike to the collector with a limited pocket and limited space in his home and to the millionaire who can spread his collection lavishly over a score of rooms.






Chinese Character Flower Pot - RM 2,559.00









Porcelain General's Pot - RM 22,000.00/pair






Intricate Hand Crafted Wooden Screen - RM 20, 000.00






Wooden Daybed - RM 14,899.00


Daybeds

Open-frame daybeds were popularized during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), and their use gradually eclipsed the old, box-style platform.



A miniature wooden daybed found in the tomb of Pan Yunzheng (d. 1589) near Shanghai reflects a classical 'waisted corner-leg' -style typical of the late Ming period.




Daybeds of 'recessed-leg' style were also typical of the late Ming period, including both those of round-leg style as well as those with mitered bridle joints and legs shaped with flanges.




Being relatively lightweight, the daybed was well-suited for impromptu gatherings, and was often arranged with other furnishings on a terrace or in the garden where fresh air and natural impressions could be enjoyed.



In a makeshift study arranged on a garden terrace, the daybed served as a place for quiet relaxation and contemplative meditation or as a platform from which to engage in lofty conversation. Such tented arrangements also provided a comfortable place to sleep during the hot summer nights.



The refined gentleman also found idle pleasure playing the ‘gu zheng’ while seated upon a daybed arranged in a garden pavilion.




Classical Wooden Luohan Daybed - RM 35,399.00