Pair of Orange Tall Indian Teak Wood Pillars

Pair of 18th century tall tea tables with one drawer and two doors finished in a black lacquer. From Shanshi.

A one of a kind late 18th century Chinese, Qing dynasty black lacquer one door, one drawer tall tea table that has beautifully carved designs in the shelving area just above the draw...

A very important pair of early 18th Century Georgian chairs, in mahogany with period brocade upholstery. The legs on these late 18th cent...

A solid rosewood cabinet with the front richly inlaid with mother of pearl depicting birds and a delicate floral motif. Made in Vietnam for the export market. The two doors open to r...

These monumental Chettinad columns are quintessential architectural features of traditional haveli mansions in the Chettinadu region of Tamil Nadu, India. Crafted from durable satin ...

Row of six carved wooden pillars that have capitals in the upper part and stone bases carved in the lower end (these are grouped in pairs). The shafts have three different sections (...

An impressive pair of tall marble pedestals atop Carrara marble bases.

This monumental Indian column once supported part of the entrance or courtyard cloister in a grand mansion. Originally part of a series, this individual column is all that remains. The piece comes in multiple stacked segments, distributing the weight of the original structure from its floral motif capital through its stone plinth. Only one is available. Origin: Rajasthan, India, 19th century. During the colonial period, Indian traders amassed huge fortunes and some of that wealth found its way into mansions and palaces. A hundred or more years later, many (if not most) of these structures are obsolete or the fortunes of their owners have dwindled. Many are in urban areas in which land is very valuable now and aggressively sought for multi-storey buildings. Old single-storey mansions are often disassembled piece-by piece and the parts sold on the international market. India is one of very few countries that have the labor supply to decommission old structures in this meticulous way. The column could be used in an architectural, load-bearing way or as a free-standing decoration...