Gado Gado

I found Gado Gado after being fortunate enough to visit Indonesia. I fell in love with the Indonesian carvings and puppets but of course had no way of taking any of the gorgeous furniture home. I had been looking for a narrow table to go behind a sofa and had found one in a catalogue which I loved it as it was Teak and looked Indonesian but the shipping costs made it impossible. The very next day I happen to wander into Gado Gado and Wow - there was my table and it was within my price range and perfect. It is still perfect. The owners are just so wonderful - they know everything about the furniture as the husband- owner is from Indonesia and they both lived there after getting married.I have collected over 10 pieces so far and each one is unique, extremely well made, and something I will always treasure. What I like about the store is the furniture can fit so many different styles and decor. It blends perfectly with traditional and transitional styles while adding a bit of flair and style. With more modern styles - they have some just amazing pieces that will just astound you- all just gorgeous. The store plays wonderful Gamelan music and sets the stage for you to relax and comfortably browse though the store keeping an eye out for both large and small treasures to make your home truly unique. You won't be sorry you stopped in.

I have the unique experience of being both "customer of" and "consultant to" Gado Gado! For years I've visited the BEAUTIFUL gallery of Indonesian furnishings, adding a dozen or so assorted pieces to my home decor. And as luck would have it, along with being a loyal Gado Gado customer, last year I also became the Onggo's (Gado Gado's owners) Web Designer!:) As a customer my design taste is on the functional side of eclectic -- so I look for unique finds that have practical use. I have a mix of Gado Gado teak goodies -- the Old Plow bookcase, Madura chair, Timor carved chair, and Buddha/Quan Yin statues are my favs! As a consultant I loved learning about the rich history and craftsmanship of the products! And though I couldn't bring every piece home, it was fun exploring how to present their beauty online. Honestly, online doesn't do the furnishings justice! Visiting the Gallery with a cup of coffee and ample free time to browse is one of my favorite [and most peaceful] past-times! For amazing customer service delivery, professionalism and the BEST, authentic, high-quality Indonesian furnishings available, I wholeheartedly recommend Gado Gado.

This is a real gem of a store with wonderful imports mostly from Bali and other areas of Indonesia. After frequenting the shop for many individual items, we have enjoyed the artistic qualities of the furniture and artwork in our home for many years. When we moved, we decided to create our entire new bedroom around a Balinese theme. We were delighted with Jill's great design ideas to create a magical ambiance around the hand-carved bed headboard and fabulous console which I use as a dresser. I rate them tops for quality of products, Customer service, and pleasure of doing business! Check them out just for the wonderful experience of being transported to another world when you walk through the door.