Vintage Rustic Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Origin - UK lacquer furniture was extremely costly

lacquer furniture was extremely costly to produce—contemporary records suggest lacquer pieces could be up to fifteen times more expensive than comparable hardwood furniture

5 x 16 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

these boxes were both practical and decorative

Brass Ganesh Statue - 19th Century from Gujarat

This magnificent 19th-century teak horse head corbel originates from Gujarat and was originally carved as an architectural element from a grand doorway

Vintage Rustic Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Origin - UK lacquer furniture was extremely costlyThis Anglo Indian teak shelving unit dates to the 1930s and is a particularly decorative example from the late colonial period. Crafted from solid teak, it retains a softly weathered painted surface with traces of its original blue grey finish, now beautifully muted with age. The natural wear and subtle paint loss enhance its authentic character, revealing the warm timber beneath and creating a richly layered patina. This piece features four solid