Glazed Teak Anglo Indian Book Cabinet - Ca 1910 Hats adding texture and subtle reflective

adding texture and subtle reflective highlights

Cabinets of this type were commonly found in government offices

The façade is adorned with beautifully carved panels and retains layers of original paint in vivid tones of blue

They were made to order by skilled carpenters and depending on rank

this piece serves as a sculptural reminder of traditional domestic practices and rural life

Glazed Teak Anglo Indian Book Cabinet - Ca 1910 Hats adding texture and subtle reflectiveThis refined Anglo Indian teak book cabinet dates to around 1910 and once graced a colonial government office in Gujarat. Crafted with subtle proportions and glazed panel doors, it was originally designed for storing official ledgers, files, or oversized books in an elegant and practical manner. Sympathetically restored in our Wiltshire workshop, the piece retains its original brass fittings, rich patina, and beautifully aged finish. Its understated