This antique Indo Portuguese sideboard, is a rare and expansive 80-inch sideboard that serves as a bridge between European colonial influence and traditional Eastern craftsmanship. This monumental piece is defined by its inset decorative ceramic tiles, which feature intricate rose and botanical motifs in a palette of teal, rose, and sage green. These hand-painted tiles are meticulously framed within the solid wood structure, creating a vibrant frieze across the top drawers and down the vertical pillars. The sideboard is built with traditional cabinetry techniques, featuring three central glass-front doors with arched "scalloped" headers that allow for the display of cherished objects while protecting them from dust. Below, three substantial drawers with original "half-moon" brass pulls provide deep storage. The wood carries a beautiful, sun-bleached natural finish that highlights the raw, organic grain of the timber, perfectly balancing the colorful tile-work.
As an authentic antique, this piece carries the physical narrative of its history. The wood shows beautiful surface variations and a soft, matte patina. The tiles—while remarkably preserved—show the delicate crazing and minor color shifts expected of antique ceramics. It is an architectural anchor that adds both height (42") and a soulful, global-eclectic story to a dining room or grand hallway.
- *Era:
Early 20th Century
- *Size: 80“(L) x 20.5“(D) x 42.5“(H)
- *Material:
Solid Teakwood / Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles
- *Color: Wood/Teal/Multi
- *Features: Three glass-front cabinets; three storage drawers; original brass hardware.
- *Origin:
Coastal India (Indo-Portuguese influence)
- *Condition:
Excellent Antique Condition. Displays authentic surface character, including aged patina on the wood and natural crazing on the antique tiles.
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- **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
