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Anglo Indian Padouk Bookcase
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €6,962     $7,557
£5,950
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Anglo Indian Padouk Bookcase

19th century
Description

Very stylish 19th Century Anglo Indian padouk rosewood cabinet with four glazed doors. Having finely carved decoration to the cornice and plinth mouldings.

'Anglo Indian' is the term used to describe furniture and furnishings made in India from the 18th Century onwards by Indian cabinetmakers for the Colonial British market and wealthy locals, it was a fusion of styles and techniques of the two cultures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
199cm (78.35")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Anglo Indian Padouk Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA774623
Dealers Internal Reference
3547
Description
Very stylish 19th Century Anglo Indian padouk rosewood cabinet with four glazed doors. Having finely carved decoration to the cornice and plinth mouldings.

'Anglo Indian' is the term used to describe furniture and furnishings made in India from the 18th Century onwards by Indian cabinetmakers for the Colonial British market and wealthy locals, it was a fusion of styles and techniques of the two cultures.

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
199cm (78.35")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Anglo Indian Padouk Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA774623
Dealers Internal Ref
3547
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings.

Anglo Indian Padouk Bookcase

Archive II A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings. View IX
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings.
Anglo Indian Padouk Bookcase
Ref: SA774623
A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian breakfront bookcase made of dark padouk wood with four glazed doors and carved upper mouldings.
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Anglo-Indian furniture combines classical European furniture forms, such as Regency and Victorian silhouettes, with indigenous Indian craftsmanship and timber species. These pieces frequently exhibit dense carved details, robust construction, and native woods suited to tropical climates.

These cabinets are predominantly constructed using dense native hardwoods such as padouk, rosewood, or teak, which resist warp and pest damage. Glazed doors incorporate blown or drawn glass panes supported by timber glazing bars and brass fittings.

Authentic pieces feature dense, heavy timbers like padouk or rosewood, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and distinct carved motifs such as egg-and-dart mouldings or gadrooning. The timber often develops a deep, rich patination unique to tropical hardwoods.

A substantial breakfront bookcase serves as an architectural focal point in a study, dining room, or living area. Modern interior styling pairs structured ceramic collections, art volumes, and curated objects inside the glass doors to balance the heavy timber frame.

Padouk wood should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with a high-grade beesmear or microcrystalline wax to preserve its finish. Avoid direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes to prevent timber movement or bleaching.
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