Painted Teak Takhat From Gujarat - 19th Century Dining Tables As the wooden pot spins

As the wooden pot spins

This sculptural vintage Himachal stool is a beautifully understated piece

41 x 11 x 36 (wxdxh cms)

Tansu and isho dansu made in Sendai province were some of the best ever made

Origin: Banswara district

Painted Teak Takhat From Gujarat - 19th Century Dining Tables As the wooden pot spinsThis fabulous antique Indian coffee table is known locally as a takhat. Takhats were daybeds originally used by the wealthy merchant classes. This takhat table is from Gujarat in Northern India and dates to the early 19th century. It is truly an excellent example of a traditional Gujarati style takhat with beautifully faded layers of pastel paintwork and decorative carved sides. Gujarati takhats are made from teak wood and have red lacquered legs.