Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Chip Carving Detail From Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Grain Door Detail From Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Top Down View Of Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Chip Carving Detail From Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Chip Carving Detail From Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Grain Door Detail From Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Top Down View Of Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top
Chip Carving Detail From Nineteenth Century Indian Teak Chakki Table With Chip Carved Decoration And Glass Top

Chakki Coffee Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century

SKU: A03074 19th Century, from Rajasthan, India
Dimensions:
W68 x D68 x H28 cm
Quality:
Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This striking 19th century Indian chakki table is a superb example of traditional village craftsmanship, repurposed today as a versatile and highly decorative piece of furniture. Hand-carved from solid teak, it was originally used as a rice or grain grinding mill in rural Rajasthan or Gujarat. The circular form features bold chip-carved decoration around the edge, showcasing geometric and floral motifs that highlight the artisan's skill.

Chakki tables, known in Hindi as chakki or chukki, were traditionally fitted with quern stones for grinding grain, with a small side opening where the flour would emerge. Today, these iconic tables are often repurposed in the West as unique coffee tables, seats, or even as bases for glass tops. This example, with its rich patina and finely carved details, stands apart from the many modern mango wood reproductions currently on the market, making it a genuine and rare antique piece.

  • Origin: Rajasthan or Gujarat, India
  • Date: 19th Century
  • Materials: Teak wood with later glass top
  • Features: Circular form with intricate chip-carved decoration, traditional grinding mill design
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with rich patina; wear consistent with age and use
  • Dimensions: W68 x D68 x H28 cm

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