Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Bringing the real deal from China since 1997
When we opened The Grove in 1996 we thought of ourselves as a boutique filled with orchids and plants accented with a few choice pieces. But boy did things change fast. Before we knew it, we were traveling the world, picking up pieces from China, Indonesia and the Philippines...some antique, some from reclaimed materials and some flat out reinvented to suit our (and hopefully our customers') taste.
On this page are but a few of our pieces, all different, all with a different story to tell.
On left a Homescapes exclusive...a console table designed using a reconditioned Chinese Water Mill.
We've found soldiers, buddhas, and monks carved from stone and perfect for a garden or a pedestal.
What looks like an old Gateway actually was an old Gateway...now re-imagined as in inset Cabinet.
Item #H0530904
We've brought back stacks and stacks of grain and rice carriers, perfect for orchids, plants or magazines.
What looks like an old Gateway actually was an old Gateway...and still is a Gateway on top of the vault in the store. Note the original address and family nameplate. This one we didn't alter...it just has too much dang character.
Item #H0351003B
This ceremonial drum still has it's original stand. And a great tone, too.
Item #K0060404
This blanket chest from North Korea opens from the front and has it's original hardware. It would be great for...well, blankets.
Item #K0140404
We've brought back a large variety of wine jugs, water jugs and planters over the years. They're nice artifacts and they give our orchids a great showcase.
This console spent its previous life as a horse trough on a Chinese farm. Add a piece of glass and voila!
Item #H0271003
We found this Temple cabinet in Beijing and converted it with bi-fold doors. For those of you who don't want to always look at your flat-screen TV.
Item #0904ETC
This red lacquer wedding chest with square hardware can add a bit of vibrant punch to any room.
Item #H0740805
If you've ever been anywhere near our showroom or warehouse, you're aware that these are but tiny drops in the HUGE bucket of product we bring in from China. We've always got new items to share with you in person if you make it to the little slice of heaven we call Carmel. Drop on by or drop us a line if you have any questions. We'll just keep traveling, collecting, and bringing it on home. Thompson and Beau Lange