• Details: Warm honey tones and a clean-lined faux Art Deco design - Mangowood at its finest.
• Provenance: Acquired from an estate sale. City of  Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh - South India
• Dimensions: 32" x 14" x 55"
• SOLD

CD 002 | 'The Bombay'  1950's Teakwood Cabinet

• Details: 1950’s sea-green with beautiful old patina.  Clean vertical lines in four raised mihrab panels. Two drawers at the bottom.  An elegant piece for any room.
• Provenance: Acquired from an estate sale.  Bombay (Mumbai), State of Maharashtra, West India
• Dimensions: 35" x 12" x 58"
• SOLD

• Details: Newer mirrors on top two panels.  Original antique ceramic tiles.  A typical South Indian bedroom wardrobe.  Original burgundy paint showing through mint green.  Two drawers at the bottom.
• Provenance: Estate Sale item from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), State of Kerala, South India
• Dimensions: 39" x 16" x 60"
• SOLD

• Details: Elegant sun-brand motifs on four panels: a very typical aspect of West Indian design.  Original Dark finish.  Two drawers at the bottom.
• Provenance: Estate Sale item from Surat, State of Gujarat, West India.
• Dimensions: 33.5" x 11.5" x 62"
• SOLD

• Details: Cream yellow with beautiful old patina.  Original British antique tiles with floral designs and two impressive Lord Ganesha tiles at the bottom.
• Provenance: A whimsical piece from a private collection - Jaipur, State of Rajasthan, West India.
• Dimensions: 31" x 17.5" x 47"
• SOLD

• Details: Original dark wood finish.  Traditional sun-brand motifs.  A eccentric and rare piece.
• Provenance: from Baroda (Vadadora), Gujarat, West India
• Dimensions: 24" x 20" x 54"
• SOLD

• Details: Original Krishna Glass painting on right panel.  New glass on the left panel.  Traditional Gujarati sun-brands on both door panels.  Old baby blue paint in front and wood finish on sides.  Two salvaged bottom drawers.   Original painted glass tiles on top.  A funky and eclectic piece!
• Provenance: Acquired from a private home collection:  Baroda, Gujarat, West India
• Dimensions: 37" x 14.5" x 65"
• SOLD

• Details: Original Goddess Laxmi painted on glass on left door panel.  Antique mirror on the right door panel.  A bit of an Art Deco influence as evidenced on the sides of the cabinet. Antique tiles on top and original wood finish.  This cabinets elegantly stands on four tall legs.  A typical South Indian home piece.  Laxmi is the goddess of good fortune and is a popular household goddess in South India.
• Provenance: Acquired from an estate sale.  Madras (Chennai), South India
• Dimensions: 31.5" x 13.5" x 60"
• SOLD

CD 009 | 'The Kathiawar'  1940's Teakwood Cabinet with Gujarati sun-brand motifs.

• Details: Bluish-green in colour with great patina.  Two bottom drawers also depict sun-brands. An attractive and practical piece.
• Provenance: Private home sale, historic city of  Junagadh, Kathiawar Province, State of Gujarat, India
• Dimensions: 36.5" x 12" x 53"
• SOLD 
  

CD 010 | ‘British Calcutta’  1920's Teakwood Tall Cabinet

• Details: Comes with original antique inlaid British tiles.  Natural dark wood finish.  Newer mirrors mounted on both door panels at an asymmetrical design - very high fashion at the time in British Calcutta.
• Provenance: Acquired from an estate sale: Kolkota (Calcutta), State of Bengal - East India
• Dimensions: 36.5" x 16" x 72"
• SOLD

• Details: Symbol of Om in Sanskrit inscribed on top.  Om is a mystical and sacred utterance placed at the beginning of most Hindu texts as a sacred exclamation to be uttered at the beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas, prayers or mantras.  An interesting fusion of European and Indian craftsmanship.  The cabinet has a single front door panel with new glass.  Shelving unit and a hidden drawer on top half of the cabinet.  Lower half of the cabinet is accessed by pulling the panel door down.  Hidden compartment and shelf within.  Very collectible piece.   Provenance: Private Collection sale: New Delhi, North India
• Dimensions: 23" x 10" x 53.5"
• SOLD

• Details: This cabinet houses three shelves and a drawer within.  Two original antique ceramic tiles featuring peacocks adorn the cabinet’s single door panel.  The backs of the tiles feature Stars of Davids.  This cabinet was acquired from a Jewish family settled in Cochin for centuries.  The cabinet has deep shades of browns with hints of warm yellows. Rounded legs support the tall frame of this slim elegant South Indian cabinet.
• Provenance: Estate sale: Cochin, Kerala, South India
• Dimensions: 23" x 13.5" x 68"
• SOLD

• Details: Original antique ceramic tiles on top of cabinet.  The top half of the cabinet is a separate unit and is placed upon the bottom half.  The top half of the cabinet houses a shelf separating two compartments along with small hidden compartment used for storing valuables. The bottom half the cabinet has two drawers and a shelf separating two compartments.  The most interesting feature of the cabinet is its provenance:  Jew Town, Fort Cochin in the State of Kerala.  The Cochini Jews were persecuted jews who came to Kerala at different periods from different countries namely Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Iran, Spain and Germany.  They came to Cochin and requested shelter and the King of Cochin invited them in his kingdom and so was established the Jewish community in South India. The area where jews lived and did business is to this day called ‘Jew Town.’
• Provenance: This particular cabinet was acquired from a Jewish family who have had this piece for many years.  The lower half of the cabinet features beautiful wood inlay Stars of David.  A very rare and interesting find! Jew Town, Fort Cochin, State of Kerala, South India.
• SOLD

CD 015 | ‘The Hyderabad Deco’  1940's Mangowood Ultrathin Low Cabinet

• Details: Cabinet comes with four beautiful cream-ridged glass windows on both panel doors.  Lighter brown with dark grain. Art Deco inspired peak with clean vertical stacks.  The cabinet houses four shelves and has four rounded legs.  Its thin stylish frame is ideal for smaller spaces such as foyers, hallways or restrooms.
• Provenance: Estate Sale: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, South India
• Dimensions: 27" x 7" x 48.5" - peak piece: 28.5" x 1.5"
• SOLD

CD 016 | ‘The Grand Baroda’  1920's Teak Damchiya ‘Bridal Chest’ from Gujarat on wooden wheels.

• Details: This damchiya features six horseheads (4.5") and two carved peacocks on its front panel - both motifs are very characteristic of Gujarati furniture and architectural design.  The chest has beautifully preserved painted glass panels on both sides as well on top and bottom. The vibrant yellow motifs painted on the two side panels is what sets this damchiya apart from other damchiyas of similar stature. There are also three small drawers on the top portion of the chest. A large damchiya such as this one would traditionally be used for storing valuable items that the bride would eventually take with her to her new home as part of her dowry.  An impressive centerpiece.
• Provenance: Estate Sale: Baroda, Gujarat, West India
• Dimensions: 48.5" x  22.5" x 47.5" - horseheads: 4.5"
• SOLD

CD 017 | ‘The Jaipur Damchiya’ 1930's Teakwood ‘bridal chest’ Damchiya on fully functional wooden wheels.

• Details: This mid-sized damchiya is an excellent example of Rajasthani furniture workmanship.  The chest features 18 carved panels on its frontpiece depicting elephants, flowers, birds and geometrical design patterns.  Four horseheads on each front corner of the chest gives it its tribal feel.  One of the most interesting feature of this damchiya is its hidden compartment used for storing valuables.  There is also a drawer present in the top right hand portion of the chest.   A large chest such as this one would traditionally be used for storing dowry items for the bride and then storing valuables thereafter.
• Provenance: Estate Sale: Jaipur, Rajasthan, West India
• Dimensions: 46" x 24" x 41"
• SOLD

CD 018 | ‘The Little Kota’ 1920's miniature teakwood Damchiya.

• Details: Damchiyas are traditionally large pieces of furniture because they are made to store dowry items for brides.  This particular piece breaks away from that tradition and is more of a compact version of its kind - making it perfect for western living spaces.  This piece has definite tribal elements infused in its rugged yet elegant appearance.  The damchiya has only one small carved door due to its small size with old chain and loop.  There are ten  intricately carved panels depicting rustic flowers and geometrical patterns.  Two graceful carved peacocks adorn each side of this bantam chest.  The chest sits on tall carved tribal legs.  This classic piece of furniture is ideal for those who want to display a traditional damchiya, but have limited space.
• Provenance: Private collection sale: Kota, Rajasthan, West India
• Dimensions: 40.5" x 19" x 36"
• SOLD

CD 019 | ‘The Tribal Deco’  1940's Mangowood tribal Damchiya

• Details: Damchiya has some faux Art Deco style influences. Rustic green finish with hints of warm browns.  The damchiya is on the smaller size in terms of depth, but stands high on four tall clean-lined legs.  There are two distinctive head posts on each top front side of the chest.  The frontpiece is adorned with hand-pounded golden metal medallions very typical of Rajasthani nomadic folk art.  This tall chest has three panel openings leading to one large compartment within.  At the bottom there are three small drawers.   An interesting and practical piece of nomadic art from the desert.
• Provenance: Private collection sale: South Rajasthan, West India
• Dimensions: 45.5" x 14.5" x 40" | Posts: 6.5"
• SOLD

CD 020 | The Bangalore

• Details: 1930’s mangowood tall cabinet with original South Indian pink and white tiles on top panel.  Two original beveled mirrors on top compartment of cabinet.  Light honey tones.
• Provenance: Acquired from an estate sale.  Bangalore, State of Karnataka, South India
• Dimensions: 36.5" (40.5” top crown) x 14" x 66.5" (W x D x H)
• SOLD

CD 021 | Krishna Print Cabinet

• Details: 1930’s mangowood tall dresser with original Lord Krishna Print on top right panel.  Newer clear glass on top left compartment of cabinet.  Three shelves within.
• Provenance: Varanasi (Benaras), State of Uttar Pradesh, North India
• Dimensions: 35" (39” top crown) x 15" x 63.5" (W x D x H)
• SOLD

CD 022 | The Dungarpuri

• Details: 1930’s teakwood tall cabinet with blue and white ceramic tiles on top panel.  Four sunbrands grace the front panel.  Dark wood inlay work on the topmost panel.
• Provenance: Dungarpur, State of Rajasthan, North-West India
• Dimensions: 36.5" (40.5” top crown) x 14" x 66.5" (W x D x H)
• SOLD

CD 023 | The Painted Ganesha

• Details: Contemporary tall cabinet with exquisite painted Lord Ganesha and royal court dancers on front and side panels.  All pictures have delicate beadwork manually applied.  Beautiful rich vermilion red background.  Mangowood
• Provenance: New Delhi, North India
• Dimensions: 30” x 13" x 60" (W x D x H)
• SOLD
• For an additional detail photo of this particular piece, please click here

CD 024 | Baroda Window Cabinet

• Details: Mangowood low cabinet with exquisite carved lift-up window on top panel. Salvaged domestic teak shutters (1920’s) in mid panel and a drawer on bottom panel.  Beautiful unique piece composed of salvaged architectural pieces.  Mint Green finish.
• Provenance:  Baroda, State of Gujarat, West India
• Dimensions: 18.5” x 14" x 53" (W x D x H)
• SOLD

CD 026 | The Hyderabadi Cabinet

• Details: 1920’s teakwood dresser with original hardware and two original antique mirrors on front panel. Two drawers in the bottom panel.  Light brown with warm honey tones.
• Provenance:  Hyderabad, State of Karnataka, South India
• Dimensions: 31.5” x 14" x 57" (W x D x H)
• SOLD

CD 028 | Red Karnataka Dresser

• Details: 1960’s mangowood low dresser with beautiful South Indian painted floral motifs on top, side and front panels.  Two drawers on top portion of dresser.
• Provenance:  Bangalore, State of Karnataka, South India
• Dimensions: 36.5” x 14.5" x 35.5" (W x D x H)
• SOLD
• For an additional detail photo of this particular piece, please click here