Takhat From Gujarat With Lacquered Legs - 19th Century Large Mirrors rosewood or jackfruit wood and

rosewood or jackfruit wood and were used for storing valuables such as textiles

189 x 46 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

Practical yet decorative

This very useful teak shelf still has its original sand paint finish dating from the 1930's

French for "ox blood"

Takhat From Gujarat With Lacquered Legs - 19th Century Large Mirrors rosewood or jackfruit wood andThis antique Indian coffee table dates to the 19th century and is a takhat, an Indian daybed originally used by the wealthy merchant class. The turned lacquer legs are traditional on Gujarati takhats. This style with two deep drawers shows how the presence of western empires influenced traditional Indian design in the 19th century. Constructed from teak wood with original brass handles it would make an impressive centerpiece for a living room,