Company of Indies Cupboard, Lacquered Teak, India 19th Century

Company of Indies Cupboard, Lacquered Teak, India 19th Century

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: India

Main essence: Teak

Material: Lacquered Wood

Description

Company of Indies teak cupboards date back to Mid-20th century. Two frontal door and two drawers in the lower band; small drawers on the sides. Completely black lacquered with thick decorations on bands and drawers embellished with plant racemes with birds an squirols on. This cupboard belogs to the indian prodution for the Company of Indies destined to the european market where they were widely sought after for etheir exotic decorative effect that identifies them.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 82,5
Width: 70
Depth: 38

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence: Teak

Wood obtained from tectona grandis from the East Indies or from other species of tectona grown in Africa. Yellowish brown in color, it is very hard and resistant to deterioration. In the East it was used to replace oak, while initially in the West it was used for furnishings and finishing of ships. With the advent of the modern northern European style, in which this wood is almost essential, teak has become a characteristic of design furniture since the 1940s.