Datara Antique Indian Wooden and Brass Trunk Box with Wheels:
This exceptional antique Indian Pitara trunk is a powerful example of traditional Indian storage furniture, handcrafted from solid old-growth wood and reinforced with hand-applied brass mounts. These trunks were historically used to store valuables, ceremonial textiles, jewelry, and family heirlooms. Today, surviving original examples of this quality are increasingly rare.
The exterior features a striking grid of hand-set brass bosses across the entire front façade, combined with heavy iron hardware and original locking elements. The surface displays a deep, naturally developed patina created only through decades of genuine use. Every dent, tone variation, and worn edge tells the story of its long life.
This piece works beautifully as a statement coffee table, treasure chest, blanket box, entryway trunk, or collector storage piece. Its proportions, weight, and craftsmanship give it strong architectural presence, making it ideal for high-end interiors, design studios, boutique hotels, and serious collections.
Authentic Pitara chests of this scale, with intact brass detailing and original character, are becoming extremely difficult to source.
This is not reproduction décor.
This is functional heritage furniture.
Why This Piece Is Special
Authentic antique Indian Pitara trunk
Handcrafted solid wood construction
Extensive original brass detailing
Heavy iron hardware and traditional form
Naturally aged patina
Strong architectural presence
True one-of-a-kind collectible
Functions as coffee table, storage chest, blanket box, treasure chest, or interior focal piece.
Item Details
Material: Solid antique wood, brass fittings, iron hardware
Origin: India
Age: Antique vintage era
Construction: Handcrafted trunk with reinforced structure
Size (Approximate):
45 x 18 x 36 inches
Condition:
Good solid antique condition. Structurally strong and usable. Shows authentic age wear, surface marks, patina, and old repairs consistent with genuine antique furniture. All character visible in photos.
One of a kind.
Only one available.
No reproductions. No duplicates possible.
