{"product_id":"antique-indian-raj-teak-bench","title":"Antique Indian Raj Teak Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003ePainted tiles march across the back of this antique Indian teak bench, no two alike: a bloom here, a geometric star there, a figure caught in glaze, each set between pierced fretwork spindles. The honey-toned teak has weathered to a soft, sun-worn finish, with turned legs, open arms and a plank seat worn smooth by decades of use. Tile-backed benches like this belong to India's Raj-era furniture tradition, where tiles were set into carved teak frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 71 inches wide with a 17 inch seat height, it seats two comfortably along an entry wall, at the foot of a bed or on a covered porch. The tiles give the back real color, so the bench holds a plain wall without art above it. Neutral linen pillows let the tiles stay the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teak, painted ceramic tile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71\"(W) x 24\"(D) x 38\"(H), seat height 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey teak with multicolor tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Weathered seat planks and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Indian teak bench dates to the early 20th century and measures 71 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 38 inches tall, with a 17 inch seat height. A row of hand-painted ceramic tiles is set into a pierced teak back, above a plank seat on turned legs. It suits an entryway, hallway, porch or the foot of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Why was teak used for antique Indian furniture?\u003cbr\u003eA: Teak resists moisture, insects and warping, which suited India's climate, and it ages to a warm honey tone. That durability is why so many early 20th century teak pieces survive today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How do you style a bench with a tile back?\u003cbr\u003eA: Let the tiles carry the color: keep the wall behind it plain, add one or two neutral pillows, and skip art directly above the back. It works in an entryway, at the foot of a bed or on a covered porch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68070746423533,"sku":"IMG_9999","price":2885.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_9999_a18a8eaf-9450-4cbf-ba72-b19a76b36007.jpg?v=1793220101","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-indian-raj-teak-bench","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}