Burmese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

This handsome 2-part British Colonial bookcase is made from Burmese teak and dates to the 19th century. The piece defined by its strong proportions, restrained detailing, and rich, t...

This handsome British Colonial book cabinet was made in Rangoon, Burma, and dates to the early 1900's. It comes in two parts; both the top and bottom section have hinged outer doors ...

A handsome British Colonial bookcase, crafted in solid teakwood and designed with classic glass-paneled doors for displaying books and cherished objects. Divided into upper and lower...

Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet circa 1880. Here we offer a fine example of where English regency style furniture...

Impressive 19th Century British Colonial Burmese bow front temple cupboard hand crafted in mahogany with lush elaborate carvings on the backsplash around a center deity over a two do...

Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet circa 1880. Here we offer a fine example of where english regency style furniture meets orie...

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully brass bound outside and inside edging. Stunning burr wood exterior. Original dark blu...

A British Colonial Teak Wood Shop Counter.

This open antique bookshelf was made from solid teak wood and dates to the 19th Century. During the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture...

This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood, lacquered black and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India ...

This open large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the 19th Century. During the British Empire in India and Burma mu...

This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India and Burma much fu...

This monumental antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the time of the British Empire in India ...

This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India and Burma much fu...

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...