The Art of Balinese Antiques 

Authentic Balinese Antiques are becoming harder to find, due to international politics, availability, and dwindling numbers of experienced buyers to find these pieces.

Many Balinese products are quite beautiful and serviceable, and are made from reclaimed Teak from such things as old boats and refashioned into useable products, in modern manufacturing plants, for the American consumer market. Retailers like Pier One Imports and World Market carry these items.

Though authentic reproductions in the sense of being truly Balinese, they are not, however, authentic antiques as found by an experienced buyer who goes into remote outlays and searches for true Balinese pieces that are 70 to over 150 years old.

One such piece, as depicted in the photo to the left, is a Balinese chaise lounge, carved out of solid teak that is almost two inches thick, and covered in black leather made from Hippopotamus Hide. A rare piece such as this brings an exotic island element to any home.

Balinese pieces convey timeless indigenous elegance and beauty to almost any decor.

Beautifully carved armoires, benches, and functional art such as an antique rice mortar made of solid teak, add a unique design aesthetics to casual or formal environments

The Four Poster Balinese "Wedding Bed" at the left is another example of beautiful Balinese Antique Art. These beautiful platform beds are usually carved with symbolic wedding symbols, and make amazing daybeds or regular beds. Prices can range anywhere from $2000.00 up to $10,000. for an authentic piece.