Antique Teak Wood Glass Almirah 12

Most almirahs end at a cornice. This one kept going.

Above the stepped cornice, a hand-carved arched pediment rises to a finial at its peak, the kind of detail that only exists when a craftsman decides that finishing well matters as much as starting. It is the crown of this piece in every sense of the word, and it is the first thing anyone notices walking into the room.

Below it, twenty individual glass panes across two doors create a window-like frontage revealing the full interior. Warm honey-brown teak throughout. Original brass butterfly latch hardware. The closer you look, the more there is to find.

For a study, a library, or a living room corner that deserves an object this considered.

• Material: Solid teak, multi-pane glass doors, carved arched crown, brass hardware
• Dimensions: 63 × 39 × 13 in (H × W × D)
• Condition: Antique, naturally aged, one of a kind
• Origin: India

Use it as a study or library cabinet where the grid of glass panes and carved finial become the room's focal point. Style it in a living room for displaying ceramics and books. Place it in a bedroom as a display wardrobe for the objects worth seeing every day. For the collector who looks closely, this piece rewards attention at every scale.

Care: Dry or barely damp cloth. Dust the carved finial and pane mullions with a soft brush.