Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Korea Date or Estimated Age: Contemporary

Date or Estimated Age: Contemporary reproduction in traditional style

16 x 16 x 4 (wxdxh cms)

Purchased together with a juicer dated to 1894

locally sourced wood is used

This cabinet is made from elm Red is the most commonly used colour

Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Korea Date or Estimated Age: ContemporaryThis 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 Shekhawati and dates to the 19th century and is constructed from roheda wood, which is a variety of teak and the national wood of Rajasthan. It's turned and lacquered legs support a beautifully patinaed table top and would make an