Indian Coffee Table Daybed From Hyderabad- 19thC Material - Maple Wood It's inspired by antique dowry

It's inspired by antique dowry chests from The Rann of Kutch & Saurashtra known as damchiya

Within this mandala-like form appears a serene divine head

This bleached reclaimed wood Indian round mirror has a beautifully understated

There are some splits in the wood which don't detract from the overall beauty of the piece

Raised on small bun feet

Indian Coffee Table Daybed From Hyderabad- 19thC Material - Maple Wood It's inspired by antique dowryThis impressive 19th century bleached teak takhat from Hyderabad is a superb example of traditional Indian daybed craftsmanship, now perfectly suited as a substantial coffee table or statement centrepiece. Takhats were historically used as raised platforms for sitting, reclining or receiving guests, forming an important part of domestic and social life. While most commonly associated with Rajasthan, examples were also produced in Hyderabad in southern