Secret Your Stash in Style!

Which is just what you can do with this vintage teak bookcase with the stylish simplicity of Danish modern design.

With a gentle tug, the bookcase swings smoothly open to reveal a second secret set of shelves. 

There is a little lock, easily hidden behind a shelf of books, so that you can secure your secret stash, be it banned books or your best booze and barware. The key has been lost to time, but your local locksmith could provide a replacement (or we might find a fit in the coffee can full of miscellaneous keys in our Estate Department). 

There is no secret where this beautiful bookcase was made, as on the back it carries a gold foil sticker declaring "Made in Denmark."

All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!

230-10565

 

Splendid Screen from India

This exquisite vintage screen is from India. Intricately carved and hand painted on both sides, this wooden divider features scenes of courtly lovers and elaborately dressed men and women in colorful traditional costumes, bordered by delicate floral designs. The screen, from the trim on the painted clothing to the pierced work on the screen, is lavishly accented with gilt.

 

Although the tradition of miniature painting existed in India perhaps as early as the 7th century CE in illustrations of Buddhist scriptures, the style of painting on this superb screen reflects the influence of the Mughal dynasty. Ruling India from 1526 CE to 1857 CE, the Mughal period was established by Babur, a descendent of Genghis Khan. His son, Humayun, was forced into exile, but returned with the assistance of the Persian Shah. Influenced by his time in Persia, Humayun brought with him Persian miniature artists as part of his court. His son, Akbar, was able to consolidate the empire and established an atelier of over hundred painters. Over time, the Persian tradition melded with Indian influences, moving from chronicling the events of the Mughal courts to illustrating Hindu epics and history as artists migrated to other regions of India, establishing their own schools and styles. This fabulous folding screen is like having your own portable private gallery of traditional Indian art.

All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!

14799-60