Takhat Table From Hyderabad - 19th Century Material - Bronze painted chests like this served

painted chests like this served both practical and devotional roles: secure storage for textiles and garments

These black lacquer Chinese chinoiserie cabinets were made for export to wealthy American & British Georgian aristocracy in the Qing dynasty

71 x 49 x 35 (wxdxh cms)

Constructed from teak with brass corners and handles

as a trousseau

Takhat Table From Hyderabad - 19th Century Material - Bronze painted chests like this servedThis 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 Hyderabad in South India and dates to the 19th century and constructed from teak wood. This beautifully hand crafted coffee table is finished with a wonderful rich patina and would make an impressive rustic centerpiece for a living room,