Original price
GBP £ 175
Converted price
Description
A solid teak chest of drawers that could be used as TV stand, bedside table, living room side table and much more. The surface texture of this vintage chest of drawers can only be acquired from years and year of use. - It takes decades of loving use by its previous owners to achieve. It's a traditional merchant’s cabinet, that would have been used at one of India bustling bazaars. It is certainly clear to see that this is a stunning piece.
This chest of drawers is both perfectly suited as a functional piece and a display table.
Reflecting a subtle shabby chic aesthetic, this multi-drawer chest of drawers is very distinctive. You’ll notice a hint of blue paint on this piece – obviously once upon a time, this chest of drawers was painted bright blue. This adds a highly desired vintage appeal to the coffee table.
Originally, this chest of drawers was old traditional merchant’s desk used by merchants and shopkeepers at some of India's oldest street markets - including those at Jodhpur. Street merchants would sit cross-legged and keep their valuables safe and secure in drawers whilst conducting business at this desk.
Made from teak, this chest of drawers is durable and like most antique furniture, it was made to last for years. So even though its old, it has a lot of life in it to this day. And like all our furniture, it's original, we don't sell reproductions. Bring this lovely chest of drawers into your home today and watch it transform your space.
The wood patina of this cabinet takes decades of re-waxing and polishing to create.
Vintage Cabinet size: W56cm x D43cm x H41cm.
Scaramanga has seen this style of cabinet used in various rooms:
- Bedroom bedside cabinet
- Hallway storage cabinet
- Bathroom cabinet
- Office cabinet
Why not explore the full range of teak furniture on our website?
Last updated: 03/11/18