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Antique Teak Fence Column from Java, Mounted on Metal Stand c.1900

$2,000
£1,519.05
€1,755
CA$2,803.07
A$3,137.17
CHF 1,637.36
MX$38,257.24
NOK 20,955.97
SEK 19,837.51
DKK 13,097.36
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This striking artifact is an antique teak fence column from Java, Indonesia, once part of a traditional cow pen enclosure. Hand-hewn from dense, old-growth teak wood, the column now stands as a sculptural relic of rural craftsmanship and utilitarian beauty. Time and the elements have bestowed upon it a rich, weathered patina, with deep surface erosion and tactile textures that speak to decades of use and exposure. Cracks, worn edges, and subtle traces of hand-tooling all contribute to its quiet, dignified presence. Mounted on a custom black-painted metal stand, the column is elevated from its humble origins to a statement piece—equally at home in a modern interior as it is in a wabi-sabi or rustic setting. Its form is simple yet evocative, holding the spirit of its pastoral past while offering a compelling narrative through its age-worn surfaces and organic character. Dimensions with stand; Total Height with stand; 163cm (64.17in) x Width 35cm (13.77in) x Depth 35cm (13.77in) / Column on its own; 163cm (64.17in) x Width 20cm (7.87in) x Depth 18cm (7.08in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64.18 in (163 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881245920502

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