Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, completely dry cloth; do not use commercial chemical sprays, wet wipes, or abrasive sponges which can tarnish the brass or damage the painted patina.
Product code: 13928
Dimensions: 100 x 45 x 180 cm
Material: Solid rosewood, solid mango wood, hand-shaped brass sheet, mineral pigments.
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A majestic tribute to Indo-Persian courtly architecture, this tall arched bookcase is masterfully hand-built from a premium blend of solid rosewood and mango wood. Embellished with hand-shaped, polished brass sheet overlays forming sweeping floral patterns and wrapped in a beautifully distressed polychrome paint wash, it features wide open shelves to display literary collections with palatial grandeur.
Features
The Gulistan Arched Bookcase serves as a museum-quality centerpiece, instantly turning your home office, library, or formal living room into a gallery of living history. Constructed from seasoned solid rosewood and robust mango wood, its tall silhouette commands attention. The architectural pillars and frame edges are decorated with hand-shaped brass sheets—an intensive heritage technique where metal-smiths hand-cut and form solid brass into sweeping botanical patterns that gleam continuously under room lighting.
The bookcase's frame is washed in layered, multi-toned mineral paints, showcasing distressed hues of soft seafoam, earthy clay, and rich raw wood undertones. Because it completely avoids dense backings or standard side panels, it maintains an airy, transparent gallery feel that allows light to pass through and beautifully stage your favorite leather-bound books, trailing plants, or hand-thrown ceramics.
Style Details
Architectural Influences: Mughal palace archways, imperial library galleries, and classical Indo-Persian geometry.
Pattern Style: Flowing botanical vines, crisp linear border tracks, and a stately structured frame.
Decorative Elements: Hand-cut brass plates, layered paint distressing, and a heavy block foundation.
Craftsmanship Details
Technique: Metal chasing and sheet-cutting, wood joinery, and multi-layered hand-painted aging.
Skill Level Required: Master woodworkers and specialized metal-smiths adept in flush metal overlaying and historic pigment weathering.
Handcrafted Features: Organic asymmetry in the hand-formed brass patterns, individual finish wear lines, and natural timber pore exposure.
Finishing Process: Sanded clean, painted with mineral pigments, hand-abraded back to expose structural grain lines, and finished with a protective ultra-matte sealant.
Wood Quality & Finish Characteristics
Wood Type: High-grade seasoned solid rosewood and structural mango wood.
Depth & Texture: Richly textured and highly tactile; the finish rejects glossy plastics in favor of a dry, matte texture that celebrates the raw characteristics of old hardwoods alongside smooth, polished metal sheets.
Distinction: A weighty, solid structural core that delivers lasting durability and real physical weight compared to lightweight veneer options.
Suggestions for Incorporation
Placement Ideas: Exquisite against a tall accent wall in a formal living room, anchoring an upscale home office, or pairing up to flank a grand dining room doorway.
Styling Tips: Balance the detailed brass columns by leaving breathing room on the shelves—mix stacks of beautiful book spines with minimalist marble objects.
Detailed Specifications
Dimensions: Height: 190 cm | Width: 95 cm | Depth: 35 cm
Materials: Solid rosewood, solid mango wood, hand-shaped brass sheet, mineral pigments.
Origin: India.
Interior Types: Global Eclectic, Historic Grandeur, Refined Modern Luxury, Transitional.
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