Pacific Rim photographs and memories

Top: Chip Cheatham at an antiques warehouse in China. Bottom Left: Elephant convoy in Thailand. Bottom Right: A Balinese interpreter in Lombok.

We dug up some old photographs, somewhat accidentally, and enjoyed them so much that we decided to share them here with you.  Chip Cheatham, president of PierceMartin, has photographed a great deal of his trips overseas, and since many of our clients and guests are always curious about the sourcing of our beautiful one-of-a-kinds and antiques, we invite you to enjoy this blast from the past.

Chip Cheatham (circa 1990) at the base of a very large Banyan tree. Note that Chip is standing on a section that is already shoulder height above the ground.

Chip discovers, salvages, and hand-selects all of our antique and one-of-a-kind items from across the Pacific Rim, including Indonesia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines.

At the home of a local man who collects artifacts and architectural objects.

That bird-like carving in the showroom is called a chofa, and was once mounted high atop a Thai temple to ward away evil spirits (or birds, whichever you choose to believe); the large, chunky coffee table was once used by Indonesian weavers who wove large beautiful textiles and collected the materials on the tables to keep them off of the ground.

Local man in foreground, with a chicken basket in the background.

Our antique and one-of-a-kind pieces have rich and unique stories and histories behind them, which is part of what makes them so special. Hopefully you've enjoyed this brief glimpse into some of our history, and the history of the treasures that we bring into your homes.