Slatted Teak Shelf From Rajasthan - Ca 1930 Candlesticks thick heat-retaining walls

thick heat-retaining walls

the technique found fertile ground in India

This elegant willow wood console table originates from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century

112 x 5 x 190 (wxdxh cms)

This is complemented by the intricate hand-made brass fittings

Slatted Teak Shelf From Rajasthan - Ca 1930 Candlesticks thick heat-retaining wallsThis Anglo Indian teak shelving unit dates from the 1930s, during the late Raj period, and is a wonderfully characterful example of practical colonial furniture. Crafted from solid teak, it retains traces of its original painted finish, now softly weathered and worn through decades of use. Areas of natural paint loss reveal the warm tones of the timber beneath, creating a beautifully layered patina that reflects its long working life. The design is