Dutch Colonial Satin Wood Chest From Ceylon -18thC Kang Tables This style of Indian lacquer

This style of Indian lacquer box with the finial is indicative of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India

making it particularly versatile within both contemporary and traditional interiors

with softened edges and characterful marks that only centuries of use can create

Beneath sits a pair of small internal drawers with their original locks

giving it both stability and a sculptural presence

Dutch Colonial Satin Wood Chest From Ceylon -18thC Kang Tables This style of Indian lacquerThis majestic Indo Dutch chest harks back to the colonial days and the 'Spice Wars'. Originally from colonial Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), it dates from the middle of the 18th century. It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with ebony trim and beading. The intricate and flamboyant brass decoration makes this chest incredibly striking. It is an exceptional example of Indo Dutch furniture and would have been owned by a wealthy trader