What defines Anglo-Indian Regency style furniture?

Anglo-Indian Regency style furniture combines early 19th-century British classical proportions with indigenous Indian timbers such as teak and rosewood, crafted by local artisans using traditional woodworking techniques.

What materials were traditionally used to construct waterfall bookcases?

Waterfall bookcases were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or teak, featuring open tier shelves that recede in depth from bottom to top.

How can you identify authentic 1930s Anglo-Indian teak bookcases?

Authentic pieces feature dense teak wood showing subtle hand-planed surfaces, traditional dovetail or mortise and tenon joinery, and minor construction irregularities consistent with artisan production.

How can a pair of open waterfall bookcases be styled in a modern interior?

Position the pair symmetrically on either side of a fireplace or alcove, combining framed artwork, ceramics, and bound books across the receding graduated shelves to add structural balance.

How should antique teak furniture be cared for and preserved?

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber and maintain its rich original patina.

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Antique Anglo-indian Regency Style Teak Waterfall Pair of Open Bookcases (Circa 1930)

1920 - 1940

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

Summary:

• Item: Pair of Regency style bookcases

• Regency style

• Circa: 1930

• Provenance: India

• Wood: Teak

• “Waterfall” design

• Reeded frame

• Shaped sides

• Four shelves

• Shaped apron

• Original bracket feet

• Lovely rich colour

• Very sturdy / heavy

• Excellent quality

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:

This is a good quality pair of Regency style bookcases, of Anglo-Indian origin, constructed from solid teak, with a delightful “waterfall” design, circa 1930, in excellent original condition. Incorporating four open shelves, with a small gallery on top, the pair of Regency style bookcases are designed with an elegant “waterfall” shape, decorated with reeded mouldings down front edge. The plinth incorporates a shaped apron, and stands on bracket feet. This pair of Regency style bookcases displays a rich colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop to a professional standard. They are solid in joint, heavy and therefore sturdy.

This is a good quality pair of Regency style bookcases, of Anglo-Indian origin, constructed from solid teak, with a delightful “waterfall” design, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.

Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The pair of Regency style bookcases displays a rich colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop to a professional standard. The pair of bookcases stans on its original bracket feet and retains its original backboards. They are solid in joint, heavy (therefore sturdy) and ready to use.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations.

Ref: 77485

Physical Dimensions

Height

118cm (46.46")

Width

92.5cm (36.42")

Depth

26.8cm (10.55")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated these Teak Waterfall Open Bookcases to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA990665

Dealers Internal Reference

77485

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

Summary:

• Item: Pair of Regency style bookcases

• Regency style

• Circa: 1930

• Provenance: India

• Wood: Teak

• “Waterfall” design

• Reeded frame

• Shaped sides

• Four shelves

• Shaped apron

• Original bracket feet

• Lovely rich colour

• Very sturdy / heavy

• Excellent quality

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:

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This is a good quality pair of Regency style bookcases, of Anglo-Indian origin, constructed from solid teak, with a delightful “waterfall” design, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

Incorporating four open shelves, with a small gallery on top, the pair of Regency style bookcases are designed with an elegant “waterfall” shape, decorated with reeded mouldings down front edge. The plinth incorporates a shaped apron, and stands on bracket feet. This pair of Regency style bookcases displays a rich colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop to a professional standard. They are solid in joint, heavy and therefore sturdy.

fig 2. A pair of dark teak open bookcases featuring four graduated waterfall shelves and a shaped apron at the base. — fig 2. Antique Anglo-indian Regency Style Teak Waterfall Pair of Open Bookcases (Circa 1930)

This is a good quality pair of Regency style bookcases, of Anglo-Indian origin, constructed from solid teak, with a delightful “waterfall” design, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.

Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The pair of Regency style bookcases displays a rich colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop to a professional standard. The pair of bookcases stans on its original bracket feet and retains its original backboards. They are solid in joint, heavy (therefore sturdy) and ready to use.

fig 3. A pair of dark teak open bookcases featuring four graduated waterfall shelves and a shaped apron at the base. — fig 3. Antique Anglo-indian Regency Style Teak Waterfall Pair of Open Bookcases (Circa 1930)

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 4. A pair of dark teak open bookcases featuring four graduated waterfall shelves and a shaped apron at the base. — fig 4. Antique Anglo-indian Regency Style Teak Waterfall Pair of Open Bookcases (Circa 1930)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

fig 5. A pair of dark teak open bookcases featuring four graduated waterfall shelves and a shaped apron at the base. — fig 5. Antique Anglo-indian Regency Style Teak Waterfall Pair of Open Bookcases (Circa 1930)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations.

Ref: 77485