Angled View Of Vintage Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1940 | Indigo Antiques
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Vintage Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1940

SKU A04052 · Circa 1940, from Gujarat, India
Sale price £375 Inc VAT.
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Dimensions W84 × D32 × H110 cm
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This Anglo-Indian teak shelving unit dates to the late Raj period, circa 1940s, and is a striking example of practical colonial design softened by a beautifully timeworn surface. Crafted from solid teak, it retains its original vibrant blue painted finish, now gently faded and distressed through decades of use. The worn edges and subtle paint loss reveal glimpses of the warm timber beneath, creating an authentic layered patina full of character.

The  three-tier form features slatted shelves, allowing for airflow and lending the piece a lighter, more relaxed appearance. Approaching a century in age, the shelf remains sturdy and reliable.

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