Southeast Asian
Damchiya settee


India, 19th century
laurel, iron, Aubusson upholstery
37 h x 60.5 w x 32.5 d in (94 x 154 x 83 cm)

Settee features a hinged lid to seat concealing storage.

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Fair antique condition, showing advanced wear consistent with age and use. Surfaces exhibit even sun fading overall, scratches, impressions and indentations, several chips and losses, missing and loose elements, moisture stains, seam and grain separations, as well as some areas of dry rot to wooden panels. Aubusson upholstery retains several areas that are threadbare, popped tufting to seat, as well as several holes. Restoration, reupholstery and re-padding is recommended prior to use. Latch to storage seat does not line up properly, likely due to shifting and aging of the wood over time.