Indian Takhat Coffee Table From Rajasthan - 19thC Takhat Tables In the old days it

In the old days it was in either in Seers & Pattis These are made from teak or mango wood

and the feet of a lion

The painting is framed by decorative borders and presented in a rustic hand-painted wooden frame with a twisted green vine motif

Material: Carved wood with painted finish

It dates to the late 19th century

Indian Takhat Coffee Table From Rajasthan - 19thC Takhat Tables In the old days itThis fabulous coffee table is an antique Indian daybed known as a takhat. Takhats were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan, particularly in the Shekhawati area. This takhat is from Shekhawati and dates to the 19th century. This piece is made from roheda wood which is a variety of teak and the national wood of Rajasthan. It has developed a wonderful rich patina over the years. It would make an impressive rustic