{"product_id":"antique-indian-green-painted-takhat-coffee-table","title":"Green Painted Takhat From Patan -  Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional takhat originates from \u003cstrong\u003ePatan, Gujarat\u003c\/strong\u003e, and dates to the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traditionally used as a raised \u003cstrong\u003edaybed or low platform\u003c\/strong\u003e within domestic courtyards and reception spaces, the takhat occupied a central place in everyday life, serving as a surface for rest, conversation, and informal gatherings. Here, its generous proportions and low stance translate naturally into a striking \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee table\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the presence and dignity of its original purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from \u003cstrong\u003esolid teak\u003c\/strong\u003e, the takhat reflects a more refined and costly interpretation of the form, far removed from the purely utilitarian platforms more commonly encountered. Teak was favoured in western India for its \u003cstrong\u003edensity, resistance to insects, and durability\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for furniture intended for use in open-air courtyards. The broad plank top is formed from \u003cstrong\u003ethick, wide boards\u003c\/strong\u003e worn smooth through long use. \u003cstrong\u003eLayers of historic green pigment\u003c\/strong\u003e survive across the surface, softened and broken by time into a richly mottled patina that speaks to \u003cstrong\u003erepeated repainting over generations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apron is \u003cstrong\u003efinely carved in the traditional Patan style\u003c\/strong\u003e, with repeating \u003cstrong\u003efloral and geometric motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e running the full perimeter of the frame. These rhythmic carvings provide a visual counterpoint to the expansive top, grounding the piece and reinforcing its \u003cstrong\u003earchitectural presence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Four robust \u003cstrong\u003eturned-form legs\u003c\/strong\u003e support the structure, each retaining traces of the same historic green paint, creating continuity across the whole form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy, sculptural, and quietly monumental\u003c\/strong\u003e, this takhat carries the calm authority of a piece made to be lived with rather than displayed. Its surface carries the \u003cstrong\u003ememory of use rather than show\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped by daily life rather than ceremony. In a contemporary interior, it works beautifully as a \u003cstrong\u003elarge coffee table or low centrepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e in a living room, garden room, or summer house, where its scale, patina, and surface texture can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patan, Gujarat, Northern India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid teak with historic painted surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick plank top; carved apron with floral and geometric motifs; turned-form legs; layers of historic green paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-worn surface with historic paint loss, wear, and patina consistent with age and long use. Restored in our UK workshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width 174 × Depth 78 × Height 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551067398453,"sku":"A03390","price":1888.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A03390_d2cd4fe6-a049-43db-831f-35b68f7a4df6.jpg?v=1789232910","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/antique-indian-green-painted-takhat-coffee-table","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}