{"product_id":"vintage-indian-damchiya-sideboard","title":"Vintage Indian Damchiya Sideboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA statement piece with soul - this magnificent vintage Indian damchiya is a truly rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, breathtaking, and utterly unlike anything else, this damchiya arrives in perfectly imperfect original condition, her natural wood surface encrusted with an extraordinary mosaic of coloured glass, mirrors, and silver - every surface a celebration of colour, light, and extraordinary craftsmanship. As the light moves across her, she comes alive. This is not simply a piece of furniture - this is a work of art with a history that spans generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story of the Damchiya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA damchiya is one of the most significant pieces in Indian furniture tradition. Originally crafted as part of a bride's dowry, it was used to store her most precious possessions - jewellery, gifts, and treasured keepsakes - as she began her new life. This damchiya carries that history within her, and concealed inside is a secret cavity, hidden from view, designed to keep the most precious valuables safe. A piece with meaning, memory, and magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have handled many beautiful vintage Indian pieces, but a damchiya of this quality and decoration is genuinely rare. The combination of coloured glass, mirrors, and silver inlay on natural wood is extraordinary - intricate, joyful, and completely handcrafted. A piece that commands a room, catches the light, and invites you closer to discover every detail. A really special piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood heavily decorated with coloured glass, mirrors, and silver inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret concealed internal cavity for valuables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional damchiya form - originally part of a bride's dowry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 1370mm wide x 470mm deep x 1060mm tall (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct reference: No. 77\/1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an original vintage piece, this damchiya shows the natural signs of age and use - this is part of its charm and authenticity. It is steady and strong; all joints have been reinforced and the piece restored where necessary. All wood has been fully fumigated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreight will be quoted separately. We can ship throughout New Zealand - please contact us for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs with all our vintage pieces, no two are ever exactly alike. What you see is what you get - a one-of-a-kind piece for a space like no other.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Small Acorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49611042717935,"sku":null,"price":2599.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2169\/6563\/files\/india26_damchiya.jpg?v=1780038066","url":"https:\/\/www.smallacorns.co.nz\/products\/vintage-indian-damchiya-sideboard","provider":"Small Acorns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}