A tall British Colonial teak wood storage cabinet with glass doors,c. 1920. This sturdy antique display cabinet features a crown and a tall case with pair of three-panel front doors, set with glass. This piece is made of teak wood, which has developed a beautiful patina over many decades of use. The piece has great presence, despite its modest scale. During the British Empire, a huge quantity of furniture was made in India and Burma in the Anglo-Indian style using superior native hardwoods and skilled local craftsmen. Styles closely matched European-made furniture of the period, but colonial pieces tended to be much sturdier, heavier and more beautiful. Since teak wood is naturally resistant to insects and moisture, a surprisingly large amount of colonial furniture has survived, especially in Myanmar (formerly Burma). This piece has been lightly restored, with some added surface stain and a waxed finish. The glass panes are new. In modern homes these cabinets are ideal for books and displaying artifacts and curiosities. Colonial bookcases also make excellent kitchen pantries, trophy cases...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Cabinets