Source for design ideas, Asian style sideboard

[BradD Strong]

My wife is requesting a sideboard, and I though I'd go for an Asian styled theme, perhaps using rice paper or frosted glass for the doors for a Shoji screen effect. I'm looking for design ideas. Anyone know of a good book or other source for images of Asian style furniture? Thank you!

[Gene Davis]

I websearched "Krenov sideboard" and then "images," and lo and behold, dozens. Almost everything Krenov did was asian-inspired.

Here is a nice one that was in Fine Woodworking, don't know when.

Edit: found some detail and here it is.

Woodworker: Sam NorrisNorris blended the influence of James Krenov with his own sense of scale to create this sideboard. The Swiss pear, big-leaf maple, and Deodar cedar sideboard is 14 in. deep by 44 in. wide by 42 in. tall. The finish is shellac. Photo: Seth Janofsky From Fine Woodworking #205


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[glenn bradley]

More G&G than Asian but, G&G have roots in Asian styles. I love Gary Rogowski's take on it: http://www.finewoodworking.com/woodworking-plans/article/building-an-arts-and-crafts-style-sideboard-part-i.aspx

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[BradD Strong]

Thanks guys, very helpful. Starting to get some ideas...

[John Vernier]

George Nakashima also designed some pieces incorporating Shoji doors. Lots of Images come up from an image search of Nakashima Sideboard, for starters. His book is titled The Soul of a Tree, and his Daughter Mira Nakashima wrote a comprehensive book about his work, Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima.

[Brian Holcombe]

If you are thinking of something like Tansu, then consider Ty Heineken's book and take a look at Greg Merrit's site.

'Asian' is a huge category, so narrowing it down significantly will help in your research.