The best places to shop for antiques are Chiang Mai and Bangkok. But if you’re desperate to have a look in Phuket, you can find some good shops at the entrance to Laguna resort complex and try walking around the older parts Phuket City. A trip to Soul of Asia is also recommended.
A term loosely applied to all old furniture. It should be confined to periods ending with Sheraton's style in Europe and with Duncan Phyfe's in America.