Takhat Table With Lacquer Legs Screens This Anglo Indian campaign chest

This Anglo Indian campaign chest splits in two parts for easy transportation

The open structure between the legs adds a sense of balance and visual lightness

143 x 44 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

but is much less common

hollowed pine log body

Takhat Table With Lacquer Legs Screens This Anglo Indian campaign chestThis fabulous coffee table is a takhat table, an Indian daybed. Takhats were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan, particularly in the Shekhawati area. This takhat was probably from Hyderabad and has lacquer legs from Rajasthan. Its beautifully turned and lacquered legs support a beautifully patinaed tabletop with carvings around each side. It would make an impressive centerpiece for a living room, conservatory, or