18th Century Upcycled Punjab Bullock Cart Bookshelf
Architectural Salvage | Heritage Display Unit | Handcrafted from Antique Agricultural Relics

Transform your interior with this rare 18th-century upcycled bullock cart bookshelf, a remarkable tribute to the craftsmanship and agricultural legacy of Punjab. Once part of a working bullock cart used across the fertile plains during the height of the Sikh Empire, this piece has been reimagined into a sculptural storage unit—uniting utility, storytelling, and sustainable artistry.

Its tapering structure, solid base, and ascending shelves are entirely handcrafted from reclaimed aged hardwood, retaining original cart elements like carved uprights, wooden joints, and traditional bracing. Forged iron supports and subtle brass accents add both stability and visual intrigue, while the aged wood bears the natural patina of time—rich with history, grain, and texture.

Now standing over two metres tall, it offers four generously spaced shelves ideal for books, sculptures, vases, or heirloom objects. A seamless blend of agrarian origin and royal-era elegance, this piece serves not just as furniture but as a living artefact of Punjab’s cultural landscape.

✦ Architectural Elegance & Historical Provenance

• Date: 18th Century

• Origin: Punjab, Northern India

• Material: Reclaimed hardwood, hand-forged iron, hand-beaten brass

• Craftsmanship: Traditional joinery, patinated finish, heritage brass detailing

• Function: Display shelf, bookcase, or heritage décor

✦ Why This Piece Stands Out

• Authentic Upcycled Heritage – Reclaimed from an 18th-century working bullock cart

• Sculptural Form – Tapered silhouette with characterful uprights and layered open shelving

• Handmade Restoration – Expertly transformed using traditional tools and techniques

• Decorative Metalwork – Brass filigree and ironwork referencing Mughal-Punjabi design traditions

• Sustainably Elegant – A one-of-a-kind functional antique celebrating slow craft and repurposed material

✦ Styling Tip

Position in a library, hallway, reading nook, or gallery-like setting with soft overhead lighting to enhance its silhouette. Pair with ceramic vessels, travel books, or tribal art to echo its journey across time and terrain.

✦ Specifications

• Width: 60 cm

• Height: 215 cm

• Depth: 70 cm

• Weight: Approx. 130 kg

• Condition: Structurally solid; retains surface wear, aged wood character, and minor imperfections consistent with its origin and age.

✦ Delivery & Collection

Due to its weight and historic nature, this piece qualifies for specialist courier service or white-glove delivery within the UK. Collection by appointment is also welcome. Please contact Regen Bespoke for quotes and arrangements.

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Where centuries-old materials are reborn into soulful, sustainable design.