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 mid-20th-century heirloom from Gujarat, India. Handcrafted from solid teakwood and featuring an integrated carved ghara (water vessel), this piece embodies a way of life where everyday furniture was both utilitarian and steeped in tradition.

✦ Functional Heritage & Cultural Ingenuity

In the era before refrigeration, such tables served as cooling stations in rural households. The cylindrical teak vessel, reinforced with original iron hoops and fitted clasps, kept water naturally cool through the hot seasons. This ingenious combination of practicality and craftsmanship reflects the adaptability and resourcefulness of Indian domestic design.

Hand-hewn from dense aged teak, the table retains its rustic charm through burnished patina, textured grain, and original joinery. A lower shelf completes the structure, offering functional storage while retaining authenticity.

✦ Key Features

• Authentic mid-20th-century furniture from Gujarat, India

• Built-in ghara (water pot) with original iron bands and latches

• Handcrafted from solid teakwood renowned for strength and durability

• Naturally aged patina with burnished brown tones

• Functional lower shelf for display or storage

• A striking balance of cylindrical and rectangular architecture

• Rare heirloom-quality piece with minimal restoration

✦ Styling Tip

Reimagine this heritage console in your entryway or living room as a sculptural focal point. The vessel can be adapted for creative modern uses—such as a planter, wine cooler, or statement ice bucket—while maintaining its authenticity. Style with brass bowls, earthenware pots, or trailing plants for a layered rustic aesthetic.

Perfect for wabi-sabi, global eclectic, or farmhouse interiors, this piece adds both story and soul.

✦ Specifications

• Width: 100 cm

• Depth: 72 cm

• Height: 50 cm

• Material: Solid teakwood with iron fittings

• Era: Circa 1960s

• Origin: Gujarat, India

• Condition: Excellent vintage integrity with wear and patina consistent with age

✦ Delivery & Collection

This item is available for white-glove delivery across the UK or collection by appointment. For styling consultation or international shipping, 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.