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Hawaiian Furniture History
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30"
round occasional table made with "curly" Koa
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The
furniture we specialize in and a vast majority of our portfolio
is in the style produced in the Hawaiian Islands during the 1800's
by predominately European
Craftsman in Native Woods. The most popular of which is Koa.
These
craftsmen supplied the entire spectrum of furniture to the local
market i.e. chairs, beds, tables in their European style.
This was a popular style among Royalty and High Society at the time.
Many examples exist today that have been passed down through generations,
some of which are now found in museums/palaces.
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great source of original Hawaiian furniture and it's history is
the book by Irving Jenkins, "Hawaiian Furniture and Hawaii's
Cabinetmakers" Published for the Daughters of Hawaii.
52"
center table Koa, with Kamani
center Column
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A
great source of original Hawaiian furniture and it's history is the book
by Irving Jenkins, "Hawaiian Furniture and Hawaii's Cabinetmakers"
Published for the Daughters of Hawaii.
The
Daughters of Hawaii
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
Reeded
center column for dining table with leaves
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