Ethnic Furniture

An item of ethnic furniture — for indoor or outdoor use — holds a unique place, a world of its own within the world of modern design and furnishings.

To fully understand the complex and evocative spirit that the concept of ethnic furniture embodies, one must first reflect on the meaning of the word “ethnic.” The dictionary tells us that it refers to anything “belonging to a people.” In the world of architecture and design, however, this concept is more focused, coming to represent the influence of art, tradition, and the culture of distant peoples on everyday objects — creating original pieces capable of telling a story at first glance.

Ethnic Furniture in the History of Design

In the field of furniture and design in general, ethnic furniture has always played an important role — because the greatest designers and architects have always traveled and studied different places outside their own origins, drawing inspiration for their work.

At times, over the years, what was once considered “ethnic” no longer is. Just think of Persian rugs, now commonly found in many homes, that were once regarded as “exotic,” far from our traditional idea of furnishing.

Only items that are truly unique — characteristic, handcrafted pieces, typical of an ancient and distant culture and tradition — will maintain this title indefinitely.

The Modern Trend Toward Ethnic Furniture

An ethnic piece of furniture is as close to tradition as you can get. It’s no coincidence that the word itself comes from the Greek ethnikós, derived from éthnos, meaning “people.”

This style includes a wide range of furnishings with deeply distinctive character — suitable for every part of the home, both indoors and outdoors, or for creating a more original business space.

In recent years, ethnic style has become not only a highly sought-after aesthetic, carefully studied by architects and designers, but also a popular trend — though not always easy to reproduce, as it requires highly distinctive pieces.

Ethnicity is the beauty of elegance and tradition, as the saying goes. In our catalog you will find many examples of ethnic furniture for both home and office — rare, distinctive pieces, original and handcrafted.

Vases, sideboards, cabinets, and antique furniture intricately crafted by hand with care and dedication by artisans well-versed in traditional techniques — this is the ethnic furniture you will find here at Casarredo.