Glazed Teak Indian Book Cabinet - 19th Century Campaign Furniture It originally had wooden wheels

It originally had wooden wheels

Mughal-inspired arched opening

this pithara now makes a striking console or storage piece in a hallway or living space

creating a highly decorative and textured surface

The sophisticated brass hardware is original to the table and the squared shape is typical of many pieces dating to the earlier Ming dynasty

Glazed Teak Indian Book Cabinet - 19th Century Campaign Furniture It originally had wooden wheelsThis elegant 19th century glazed book cabinet dates from the British Raj period and was likely crafted in Gujarat, northern India. Constructed from richly figured teak, it embodies the restrained practicality and enduring quality associated with colonial administrative furniture. Cabinets of this type were commonly found in government offices, libraries, and civil service buildings, where they were used to store books, ledgers, and important documents