Antique Ghara Table with Built-in Water Vessel | Handcrafted Teak Console from 1960s Gujarat | Rustic Indian Heritage Furniture

Discover a rare fusion of form, function, and folklore with this Antique Ghara Table—a striking 1960s heirloom from Gujarat, India. Handcrafted from solid teakwood and embedded with a traditional water vessel, this heritage piece once served as both a cooling station and a daily ritual essential in rural Indian homes before refrigeration existed.

✦ Functional Heritage & Cultural Ingenuity

This one-of-a-kind table features a cylindrical “ghara” (water pot) set seamlessly into its structure—evoking a way of life where everyday objects were utilitarian, durable, and beautiful. The thick teak walls of the vessel, ringed with original hand-forged iron bands and working clasps, would have kept water cool throughout hot seasons—a humble, yet ingenious domestic innovation.

Crafted entirely from dense aged teakwood, this table showcases a deep, naturally burnished patina, with hand-hewn edges, rustic joints, and tactile grain. A single lower shelf adds utility for modern-day display or storage, without compromising the authenticity of the piece.

✦ Key Features:

• Authentic mid-20th-century furniture from rural Gujarat, India
• Built-in carved wooden ghara with original iron hoops and latches
• Handcrafted from solid teakwood, renowned for strength and longevity
• Rich aged patina with burnished brown tones and minimal restoration
• Functional lower shelf for storage or display
• An architectural balance of cylindrical and rectangular forms
• Perfectly bridges traditional Indian rural function with modern rustic aesthetics

✦ Styling Tip:

Reimagine this ghara console as a sculptural entryway table, flanked by earthenware, brass bowls, or indoor plants. The vessel can be used creatively as a planter, wine cooler, or even a statement ice bucket for hosting.

Ideal for wabi-sabi, global eclectic, or rustic farmhouse interiors where story-rich, utilitarian forms elevate the space with soulful texture.

✦ Specifications:

• Width: 84 cm
• Depth: 50 cm
• Height: 63 cm
• Material: Solid teakwood with iron fittings
• Era: Circa 1960s
• Origin: Gujarat, India
• Condition: Excellent vintage structural integrity with age-related wear and patina

✦ Delivery & Collection:

This item is available for white-glove UK delivery or collection by appointment. For styling consultation or international shipping options, please contact Regen Bespoke.

Exclusively at Regen Bespoke – Where Indian rural heritage is celebrated through timeless craftsmanship and design integrity. Own a living memory of resourcefulness, reimagined for today.