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The Quality and Durability of Teak Wood Furniture

Teak Vintage Cabinet  — Cabinet with Detailed Sculpture in Sacramento, CA
Teak is a tropical hardwood tree that has been used for centuries in many parts of the world. Teak wood is native to Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean islands. Teak wood is durable and has a history of use in many industries. Many antique pieces of teak furniture and cabinetry are still in ...
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5 Steps to Collecting Victorian Furniture

Porcelain Bowls — Elegant Plates and Tea Cups in Sacramento, CA
Many antique furniture aficionados love Victorian furnishings. This ornate style retains popularity even as others come and go in the public's attention. If you're thinking about starting or expanding a collection of Victorian furniture, here are five steps to grow your hobby.1. IDENTIFY THE ...
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All About Caring for Teak Furniture

Wooden Decorated Table — Table and Chair Furniture in Antique Shop in Sacramento, CA
Teak is a gorgeous hardwood, and good teak furniture features the beautiful graining characteristic of the material. The wood can also be very strong, even resistant to dents and scratches. For these reasons, many antique furniture pieces are made of teak — especially when it comes to mid-century ...
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Managed to find another 200 of the antique print blocks , once used many years ago to print patterns on fabric . Some wonderful recycled furniture using antique doors or windows and hundreds of pieces of antique architectural salvage wood pieces from temples and larger homes.October 2021 - Indian container has arrived !  It was 3 months late , but  we are so pleased to see it and just before Christmas too ! Unwrapped all the goodies .  Some really unusual pieces !  
With a new year , a new container is almost ready to leave India for Sacramento . This one is filled with amazing antique windows and hundreds of smaller items too.
Managed to find another 200 of the antique print blocks , once used many years ago to print patterns on fabric . Some wonderful recycled furniture using antique doors or windows and hundreds of pieces of antique architectural salvage wood pieces from temples and larger homes.
Found another 4 cases af Indian vintage fabric pieces ......all colors and sizes . Have a mountain of paperwork to fill in and it should be here in the store in a couple of months .
It is time for the arrival of the new container from India . This time , the pieces are from Jodhpur . 

There are many pieces of furniture that are both unusual and unique . Some pieces are also made from panels from old shipping containers 
and are finished in an eye catching bright blue or yellow . Hundreds of small items too . Antique metal pots and bowls as well as hand made decorative pieces .

Lots of architectural salvage on board too .Columns , brackets and temple doors and iron windows . An antique pair of historic iron gates will also be there too . 

500 antique sari printing blocks and 1000 fabric scarves to unpack ! There will always be something new to see. Come on by.
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