Indian Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak softened by decades of use

softened by decades of use and natural ageing

39 x 39 x 60 (wxdxh cms)

Dokra is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique

The single eyelet at the top allows for suspension via a cord or chain

making the fixed panel a door and sealing the top

Indian Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak softened by decades of useThis impressive antique Indian coffee table is formed from a traditional takhat daybed, dating to the 19th century. Originally used by wealthy merchant families, particularly in regions such as Shekhawati, takhats served as both seating and resting platforms within the home. This example, sourced from Hyderabad, has been beautifully preserved and adapted for modern use. Crafted from richly patinated roheda wooda hardwood closely related to teak and