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20th Century British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage

$15,500

£11,745.64

€13,690.13

CA$22,156.20

A$22,433.69

CHF 12,762.46

MX$272,639.73

NOK 150,858.70

SEK 150,066.18

DKK 102,337.05

About the Item

This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During the late British empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Art Deco Style using local hardwoods and native furniture builders. Art Deco was the word's first truly global furniture style, and it embodied the modern belief in progress. since teak wood is naturally resistant to insects and moisture, a surprisingly large amount of it has survived, especially in Burma, now Myanmar. Restored, Re-Varnished. Glass Panes are new. Rangoon, c.1940.

Dimensions:
Height: 105 in (266.7 cm)Width: 78 in (198.12 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
British Colonial (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Teak
Place of Origin:
Myanmar
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: 21T012541stDibs: LU886427886522

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