Rare 18th Century South Indian Red Lacquer Bed Roman Material: Mahogany with original gilt

Material: Mahogany with original gilt brass handles

they offer a perfect blend of form and function

This vase was almost certainly designed by Joseph Simon

Comparable examples reside in distinguished European collections and museums

whose pieces are cherished in prominent collections and museums

Rare 18th Century South Indian Red Lacquer Bed Roman Material: Mahogany with original giltWonderfully decorative red lacquer Kattil daybed from Kerala, South India. The ends with profusions of turned details, solid wooden base on solid hand turned and lacquered legs. India, circa 1830 Height: 149 cms (58. 5 ins) Width: 206 cms (81 ins) Depth: 93 cms (36. 5 ins) Height Of Seat: 59 cms (23. 2 ins)