In the Oriental Style: A Sourcebook of Decoration and Design

by Siân Evans, Michael Freeman, Mimi Lipton Michael Freeman, Sian Evans

Book Overview

From the airy openess of Thai design to the efficient use of space in Japanese dwellings, the authors consider the elements of Oriental design both in their indigenous settings and in the ways they... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082121814X
• ISBN13: 9780821218143
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.2" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have For Collectors Of Asian Arts

A favorite of my Interior Design book collection!Being stationed in Japan for over 10 years withmy husband, I fell in love with Asian Arts andenjoyed decorating my home with such treasures. I recently moved back to the States, and more than ever,I appreciate each piece for it's craftmanship and beauty. This book shows how much more you can do with treasures from the Orient!

Excellent decoration help...esp. for expats

This book is described as a sourcebook and that's what it is. It is certainly not an overview of Oriental furniture since the emphasis is on display and design. It is, however, a great book for those who wish to blend in some Oriental furniture in their Western homes.The title may be a bit misleading; the main part of the book concentrates on South-East Asian furniture and not so much on Japanese/Korean styles. Most of the furniture comes from Thailand, Burma and China.For those, like me, who live in that part of the world that is OK. The antiques available in Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong are mostly, in the affordable categories, from these countries. In particular, there is a wealth of Chinese old furniture on the market. And for those who think prices are a problem, forget it. We have picked up many cabinets from Chian around $ 750 and for similar amounts you go to a good furniture shop in BKK and have lovely pieces handmade for you from your own design ideas.Even if you don't live here, but are here on a visit you can easily buy and have it shipped ( we have done it for friends on quite a few occassions). The shipping rates are quite OK and allow you still to pick up some pieces at good prices.For amateurs like me, who simply wish to introduce some Asian elements in their homes this book is very valuable and gives many ideas, not in the least through the many photographs.

A helpful introduction to different Oriental styles

It is a good sourcebook to get an overview of 'Oriental' styles. You will find an introductions to Oriental traditional living, architecture, furniture and decorative items from Asian countries like Thailand, Burma, Japan, Korea, Myanmar (Burma), China, Philipines, Tibet and Indonesia including Bali. The book shows you as well how Oriental Style can innovate Western interiors.

west meets east

This is an excellent book for the westerner who wants to introduce an eastern thematic decor to your home, e.g., cabinets, art pieces, tonality and color, while maintaining elements of western living, e.g., western chairs and eating tables. It provides a range of eastern styles and elements that is ideally suited to one seeking a selection of pieces from various eastern cultures. If you are seeking the zen setting of a pure japanese style, this is not the right book.