Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Furniture This Showa era (1926 -

This Showa era (1926 - 1989) Japanese tansu chest of drawers is a great and iconic piece of storage

These chests are known as ryobiraki dansu or kannon birake tansu which refers to the double doors on the top half

Used for measuring out rice in bazaars and for cooking

This vase is from Sindh and dates to the early 20th century

Whilst elm is naturally a darker wood

Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Furniture This Showa era (1926 -This Anglo Indian teak shelf dates from the days of the Raj, circa 1930's. It still shows the remains of its original paint, this would fit perfectly into a wide range of interior styles. At nearly one hundred years old, it's still a very sturdy and reliable piece. UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options available at checkout