18th-Century Antique Bullock Cart Table

Handcrafted Gujarati Wooden Table with Traditional Carvings & Upcycled Heritage Design

✦ Step into the Rustic Soul of India

This monumental 18th-century antique bullock cart table is a rare artefact upcycled from an original wooden cart once used in the agrarian heartlands of Gujarat. Originally pulled by oxen across village paths, the cart chassis has been reimagined into a striking functional table, a lasting symbol of sustainability, storytelling, and centuries-old craftsmanship.

✦ Handcrafted Heritage with Historic Detail

Constructed from reclaimed solid hardwood and reinforced with its original iron rings, brackets, and fittings, the table retains all the hallmarks of its working origins. Decorative skirting, carved side panels, and elegantly arched legs showcase the mastery of Gujarati artisans. A faintly inscribed family insignia from its original owners adds further heritage significance, anchoring this piece in a living narrative of regional legacy.

✦ Key Features

• Authentic 18th-century bullock cart base from Gujarat, India

• Solid reclaimed hardwood with original iron hardware

• Intricately carved apron, arched legs, and decorative side panels

• Retains time-worn patina, surface texture, and softened wear

• Rare family insignia detail for provenance and historic value

• Converted into a large flat table or console platform

• One-of-a-kind statement piece, museum-worthy and highly collectible

✦ Cultural & Historical Context

Bullock carts were once the lifeline of rural Gujarat, used for transporting people, goods, and for ceremonial processions. Each cart was often hand-carved with motifs of protection, prosperity, and local symbolism, passed down through generations as family heirlooms. This cart, now over two centuries old, embodies the agrarian traditions of western India while carrying forward a legacy of craftsmanship. Its reincarnation as a table honours its history while making it relevant for modern interiors.

✦ Styling Tip

Style this table with antique brass vessels, handwoven rugs, or natural stone flooring to enhance its rustic grandeur. It works beautifully as a low centre table in open-plan lounges, as an altar-style console in gallery spaces, or as a statement anchor in boutique hospitality interiors.

✦ Specifications

• Origin: Gujarat, India

• Era: Circa 1700s

• Material: Reclaimed hardwood and antique iron

• Dimensions: Width 215 cm × Height 44 cm × Depth 140 cm

• Weight: Approx. 114 kg

• Condition: Structurally sound with beautifully aged patina and authentic imperfections

✦ Delivery & Collection

Due to its substantial weight and scale, this piece will be delivered via white-glove service across the UK. Collection can also be arranged by appointment. Please contact Regen Bespoke for tailored logistics.

Exclusively available at Regen Bespoke
An exceptional convergence of heritage and sustainability, this table is not just furniture but a fragment of India’s rural soul, transformed for the modern collector.