This grand traditional antique Shekhawati chest has a wooden frame and has been skillfully covered in sheet metal by local artisans. The region is famed for intricately carved architecture including doors, windows and furniture. Historically, Indian merchants and families would have used this style of an authentic old wooden chest for keeping valuables and family heirlooms. Carl has explored the region of Shekhawati a few times and visited the fresco-covered havelis (merchant's houses). Read about his Shekhawati adventure.

Don't you love the authentic patina and detailing?

Antique Rajasthani Storage Chest size: W78cm-82cm x D56c-75cm x H56-59cm. We have a few of these wonderful chests available. Please let us know if you have a preference size'wise.

This wonderful piece has an impressively large interior. To clarify, this is an original antique chest also known as a Pitari chest. Made from teak with iron cladding and banding - making it a great authentic visual and functional feature in any living room, bedroom or study.

Why not imagine this chest at the end of a bed or used as a stylish coffee table?

The large antique padlock is an optional extra. Why not consider complementing this chest with a large vintage Scaramanga padlock?