Price: £975.00
Striking colonial art deco teak two-door cupboard (also known as an almira). Made in India during the early part of the 20th Century this lovely piece has been carefully restored and refinished and would make a centre-piece in any vintage inspired room. Hand crafted from thick teak in a classic colonial 1920's style with curved edges, stepped top panel, bold parallel lines and geometric shapes. The teak has matured over time to reveal its lovely unique golden grain. The doors of this cupboard are a work of art in their own right. The The upper door panels and aproned base feature inlain traditional ‘sunbrand’ motifs, which represent the sun and its rays and are considered to be extremely auspicious for Indians for the sunbrands are a symbol for light, knowledge and life-giving powers. The lower panels feature vertical lines and shapes.
The upper doors open to reveal a two shelves, which are ideal for storing clothes or bed-linen and the lower a single shelf and a secret compart on either side!
This authentic colonial vintage cupboard would make a great feature in a bedroom, hall or living-room. An ideal and stylish way of adding a touch of colonial elegance to your home.
Why not buy a complimentary old wooden chest to really create a vintage feel? They are an stylish storage solution. A teak chest would fit on top of this cupboard. Scaramanga are offering £50 discount off any chest priced over £200, when ordered with this cabinet. Give us a call and we will find one to fit.
Vintage cabinet size: W93cm x D48 x H183 (36.5” x 19” x 72”) - Delivery will cost £70 to most UK addresses
Please allow up seven working days for delivery.
Due their size/weight we are unable to accept orders for cabinets the from outside the UK.
Despatch is usually seven working days after order is placed.
Note: Delivery will cost £70 to most UK addresses; however there may be an extra charge for other UK locations. Please see our delivery section for more information. Our cabinets and cupboards are not new or made to look old. They may have small marks and scratches on them, which are consistent with their age and original use. We feel these add to their character and appeal. Please look at the photos to get an idea of their condition. For more information see our ethical policy for wooden furniture and wooden accessories.
The £50 chest promotion offer only applies to a wooden chest purchased at the same time as the cupboard.
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