Dust timber and metal surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth
Clean brass panels using a specialized dry metal polish; avoid abrasive liquid cleaners
Protect wood from direct liquid standing water and intense radiant heat sources
Furniture >> Storage >> Inlay Furniture >> Chest Of Drawers >> Brass Inlay >> Storage Furniture
Product code: 107 CSD
Dimensions: 36 (Length) x 40 (Width) x 80 (Height) cm
Material: Solid Indian rosewood (Sheesham), embossed brass sheet metal, brass hardware.
Embodying architectural majesty, the Bedside Chest Taj-e-Zarrin—meaning "The Golden Crown Chest"—marries dense Indian rosewood with hand-embossed brass repoussé panels. Structured as a slender 3-drawer nightstand, its facades display shimmering solar rosettes and brass bead studding beneath a crown-molded top, offering sculptural elegance and versatile storage for bedtime sanctuaries.
Features
The Bedside Chest Taj-e-Zarrin stands as a sculptural sentinel of courtly grandiosity, bridging imperial architectural proportions with versatile home storage. Named Taj-e-Zarrin—a Persian designation translating to "The Golden Crown"—this piece celebrates the radiant crown molding and solar metalwork that adorned royal chambers during the Golden Age of Mughal art. The shimmering metal paneling traces a direct lineage to the ancient Parchin Kari metal overlay and Tarkashi repoussé traditions honed within the royal armories and workshops of 16th-century Rajasthan. Historically, brass-clad chests served as sacred repositories for dowries, royal charters, and precious textiles across the grand palaces of Jodhpur and Jaipur. Today, surviving examples of this palatial craft can still be admired in preserved Rajasthani havelis, museum collections, and heritage fort galleries throughout Northern India.
The creation of this 3-drawer chest relies upon a time-intensive synthesis of heavy joinery and metal ornamentation. Master artisans begin by hand-selecting seasoned Indian rosewood, shaping the vertical frame with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery to house three flush drawer compartments. Specialist metalcrafters beat solid brass sheets from the reverse side using customized steel punches to raise three-dimensional floral sunburst rosettes in high relief. These embossed brass plates are cut, hand-burnished, and secured onto the drawer facades, while delicate brass beads and central diamond medallion plaques are hand-tacked to the side panels and top crown frame. Devoid of modern machine stamping, subtle variations in hand-hammered depth ensure that no two chests are identical.
Designed for contemporary interiors, this piece balances historical opulence with modern lifestyle needs. Standing as a compact 3-drawer chest, it serves as a dramatic focal point in bedrooms, entryways, or cozy lounge corners, storing journals, bedside essentials, or personal attire.
Style Details
Architectural Influences: Rajasthani Haveli portals and Mughal court treasure chests
Pattern Style: High-relief solar rosettes, radial floral medallions, and geometric diamond studding
Decorative Elements: Hand-embossed brass cladding, crown brass frieze, and brass bead borders
Craftsmanship Details
Technique Used and Significance: Hand-embossed brass sheet repoussé and metal overlay on solid wood, preserving 16th-century royal metal-clad furniture arts
Skill Level Required: Master metalsmiths and woodcarvers with over twenty years of generational experience
Distinguishing Handcrafted Features: Hand-punched metal textures, hand-driven brass studs, and unique timber graining
Finishing Process: Hand sanding, protective wood wax sealing, brass patination, and manual sheet mounting
Indian Rosewood Finish Characteristics
Type and Grain Richness: Dense Indian rosewood (Sheesham) featuring dark, interlocking grain streaks and honeyed heartwood undertones
Depth and Texture of Finish: Tactile contrast between warm, hand-rubbed timber and cool, lustrous embossed metalwork
Difference from Mass-Produced Furniture: Solid hardwood build and authentic hand-hammered metal sheets instead of printed metal foils
Longevity and Aging Beauty: Exceptional structural hardness that gains a richer patina and deeper character over decades of use
Why You’ll Love It / Investment Value
Imparts a statement-making presence that elevates bedroom and living spaces
Combines space-saving vertical storage with three deep, accessible drawers
Constructed from solid rosewood and brass built to endure for generations
Features unique hand-hammered details crafted by heritage metalsmiths
Elevates everyday home organization into an immersive artistic statement
Suggestions for Incorporation
Placement Ideas: Beside a high-profile upholstered bed, in a narrow entryway foyer, or next to an armchair
Styling Tips: Top with a vintage brass reading lamp, a small marble tray, and framed artwork
Lifestyle Use: Storing bedside books, charging accessories, or personal items
Detailed Specifications
Color: Burnished gold brass and rich honey-to-chestnut rosewood
Finish: Hand-rubbed wax sealer and burnished antique brass patina
Origin: India
Age/Period Influence: 19th-Century Colonial Indian and Mughal Revival
Perfect for
Room Placements: Bedroom, hallway, living room corner, reading nook
Functional Uses: Nightstand, compact chest of drawers, accent storage tower
Interior Types
Bohemian Luxury, Global Eclectic, Modern Classic, Transitional, Colonial Revival
Dust timber and metal surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth
Clean brass panels using a specialized dry metal polish; avoid abrasive liquid cleaners
Protect wood from direct liquid standing water and intense radiant heat sources
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