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February 2024 by JianRong Yu
I bought something today and the boss is very enthusiastic.
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November 2023 by qian chen
Nice antique store
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May 2022 by Eva Chi
Definitely one of the best antique store I have ever been! Staffs were really friendly! The space is beautiful! They have a LARGE amount of collections! Not only you can visit and shop there, you can also learn a lot as well! Definitely one of my favorite spot in Bay Area!
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February 2022 by Janis Wild
I have had a long business relationship with the Zentner family -- over thirty years now. An interior decorator recommended their business to me, and I considered her absolutely tops, so that meant a lot to have her recommend this business.And every experience with the Zentner Collection has been as perfect as I could wish for.Over the years I have purchased tansus for every room, a hibachi (that I made into a side table), ranmas, urns for the patio, baskets, and even a very large mortar and pestle that I used as a garden ornament.The Zentner family and their staff will give you all the time and attention you wish, explaining the history of each piece and what makes it of particular interest. Their inventory is astounding and exquisite.They have often gone above and beyond what any client could expert. Once, my then husband and I bought a 6' long tansu from them that we fell in love with and which we intended to use as a china cabinet, -- but then we couldn't find a table and chairs at any of the stores that would look appropriate with it. I mentioned my search to Jenny Zentner one day and she promptly sketched out a table she had in mind, which was so absolutely spot on. She even had a recommendation of a furniture maker and before long, our new dining room was complete.Another time I wanted a coffee table that would be unique and not some generic thing from a furniture store. Jenny and I went on a few "shopping trips" through her inventory looking for something that could double in some way as a coffee table. Then we found this lovely ranma, and this one was a beautiful lattice of sorts, all made in mortice and tenon. Her skilled workmen cut it down to size for a coffee table, Jenny had a metalsmith to make a base in which the ranma could rest -- all I had to do was buy a glass slab for the top. I get so many compliments on it and it is a story in itself, and one that brings back those pleasant hunts we made for that special item. This is the kind of extra mile you get from a family owned business.Over all of these years, I have come to appreciate this business more with each experience. I give them the highest rating because they truly deserve it.
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January 2022 by Janis W.
I have a long history going back over thirty years with the Zentner Collection and the family who owns and operates this gem of a business. Over the years I have purchased numerous items from their huge collection of stunning pieces, from tansus to ranmas to baskets and water urns and once even a giant mortar and pestle for a garden ornament. If it exists, they have it. Beyond just being an excellent source, the family has always gone above and beyond, including from an artistic standpoint. Once, my then husband and I bought a large tansu from them to use as a china cabinet, but then we couldn't find a table or chairs in the retail stores that looked appropriate with it. Jenny Zentner always has loved a challenge, and she sketched out a table, which was so absolutely perfect -- and she even had a recommendation of a furniture maker to build it. When was the last time anyone went to that extent for you as a client? Another time I had the idea that I wanted a coffee table made from a "found object" as I had seen in design magazines. Over the period of a few weeks, Jenny and I went on hunting trips into her warehouse, looking for perhaps two good sized matching pots that I might be able to rest a slab of glass on top of, or we even considered a basket that could have support added inside to hold up a piece of glass. In the end, we found a perfect ranma with a lattice look to it that was cut down by their excellent woodworker-staff; the ranma sat on a metal frame and I ordered a glass top for it. I get so many compliments on it. It is a one-of-a-kind and looks marvelous with my Japanese tansus. I can't say enough good things about the Zentner Collection. I have never had anything but the best experiences there. I have learned so much from them as they enjoy sharing the history of any of their pieces. Prepare to be impressed. Janis Wild
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January 2022 by Shawn Cochran
Ridiculously low balled on item's i was selling.Mrs Zentner was really rude and unprofessional.Yes they have beautiful item's.If your buying their great.If your trying to sell thing's to them.Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.
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November 2021 by Dale Gaar
I purchased a Japanese ceramic from the Zentner Collection. It shipped quickly and arrived very carefully packaged. It was exactly as shown on the website. The transaction was flawless.
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November 2021 by Bob Kelso
Wonderful Asian antiques.
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May 2021 by Jessica S.
Very lovely selection. I bought a tansu and the staff was friendly and accommodating. They even polished it up before it was loaded into the truck. Thank you so much!
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January 2021 by Nancy Togami
The shop has many lovely restored tansu and other authentic Japanese furniture to choose from. I bought a kaidan tansu several years back and absolutely love it. I also found a great print of Mori Yoshitoshi's 'Intimacy in Red and Black' that was perfect for my wall. Zentner's is a treasure trove of items for the discerning collector.
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November 2020 by Andrée Morgana
? I have known Perry since he was a little boy growing up in Berkeley, and then came Jenny and now their son who represents the Zentner Collection. They began with selling a few pieces out of their basement to becoming the largest selection of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Southeast Asian art/decor in the US. ? I have watched them through the years, and even worked for them for several years, and I respect their integrity in business and appreciate their deep love for what they offer. ? If you haven’t been to their showroom, you should definitely check it out!
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March 2020 by Philip Anderson
Exactly what I wanted. Reasonable prices and good service.
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March 2020 by Nathan Rudnick
Ancient world for you home.
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February 2020 by Cindy C.
An absolutely beautiful collection of museum quality pieces. I bought a Korean tansu that was the perfect size, except for the height. Robert and his staff built a custom stand for it, which fit perfectly and looked like it had always been there. Friendly, knowledgeable people and beautiful products.
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November 2019 by Romona M.
Beautiful array of furniture! Robert is delightful to work with, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I could get lost in this place for hours, you can smell and stare your way into a wonderful story of what these pieces have glimpses in history. It's a great place to go for inspiration! But also...for furniture and decor. I bought a beautiful Japanese tansho cabinet with a persimmon wood accent that is unusual and very elegant. I'm delighted with it! Highly recommend this place!
