Bring authentic Indian character into your home with this Antique Teak & Verdigris Green Surti Coffee Table Chest, dating from c1860 and sourced in Gujarat. Crafted from solid, thick teak and reinforced with iron and brass bands, this chest was originally custom-made to safeguard family valuables such as textiles, jewellery, dowries, and cash. Its robust construction and original padlock fitting ensured maximum security.
This unique piece retains its beautiful original teak wood finish, highlighted by traces of verdigris green paint and timeworn black ironwork, giving it a distinct “shabby chic” look. The original wooden wheels add flexibility and charm, making it easy to reposition as a coffee table, blanket box, or living room statement piece. The chest’s proportions (142 x 78 x 58 cm / 55.9″ x 30.7″ x 22.8″) make it ideal for both display and practical storage of magazines, books, or throws.
Each chest is a one-off, hand-crafted in the Victorian era with a rich patina and historic repairs that celebrate its age and journey. Personally sourced by a member of Jardinopia in Gujarat, India.
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Authentic 19th-century Surti chest from Gujarat, India
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Original teak wood with verdigris green paint and black iron bands
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Brass fittings and original padlock mechanism
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Original wooden wheels for easy movement
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Dimensions: 142 x 78 x 58 cm (55.9″ x 30.7″ x 22.8″)
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Ideal as a coffee table, blanket box, or statement storage trunk
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Unique, hand-crafted piece with visible age and character
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Personally sourced by a member of Jardinopia in Gujarat, India
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Coffee table with generous internal storage
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Blanket or toy chest
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Hallway or living room statement piece
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Retail or boutique display
Please review all photos as these form part of the description. Some historic repairs and age-related marks are present, adding to its unique charm.
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