White Painted Indian Slatted Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Origin - Ersari A practical yet elegant example

A practical yet elegant example of Japanese design

arranged symmetrically on either side of an intricately carved central feature

Materials: Teak wood with iron bars and fittings

The original piece was constructed from Walnut and is over 100 years old

The vase is decorated with a powerful dragon coiling amongst swirling clouds

White Painted Indian Slatted Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Origin - Ersari A practical yet elegant exampleHandcrafted in India around 1930, this charming teak display shelf embodies the understated beauty of everyday furniture that has been shaped by decades of practical use. Layers of softly weathered cream and pale green paint remain across the surface, creating a wonderfully textured patina that cannot be reproduced. Constructed from solid teak, the shelf features three generous slatted tiers supported by a sturdy frame with simple ladder style rails