Wood Inlay Chest of Drawers

Provenance

There's something elemental about wood inlay furniture. Especially when it's done the slow way, by hand, like this chest of drawers. Crafted in Northern India, this piece belongs to a long tradition where decoration wasn't just for the sake of beauty. But a way to honour the grain, the joinery and the rhythm of natural materials.

Every panel carries a constellation of precisely cut inlay, set flush into warm hardwood surfaces. The patterns don't overwhelm. They hum. They follow older design vocabularies found in Mughal palaces and colonial manors, yet feel just as home in a space with linen sofas and concrete floors.

But it's not just the look. It's the feel. The sturdy drawers glide with a satisfying weight. The finish is smooth, certainly. But not sterile, allowing the natural character of the wood to speak.

This chest of drawers isn't just meant for storage. It brings a grounded elegance to bedrooms, entryways and anywhere else that might call for something quietly spectacular.