History is a great teacher and nowhere is it more obvious than the beautiful Indian furniture belonging to the past era. While modern day style is all about glitz and glamour with steel, glass and glossy veneers ruling, warmth and old world charm is better recreated by using classic pieces from India.

The furniture of Indian Royalty was made out of the locally available wood especially the sturdy and beautiful teak timber that enhanced the look and interior style of a room. Teak still remains the popular choice of wood for making furniture in India. However, acacia, ebony and north Indian rosewood were used frequently by the nobility of India as well as the Europeans who set foot on the subcontinent. You would seldom find a chair, table or couch fashioned out of plain wood in a though with some of the most beautiful items inlaid with brass, ivory and precious stones. The Mughal as well as the early European influences are still in vogue today however, a number of other metals and glass have replaced the gemstones and ivory today with brass still holding its own.

It suffices to say that no two pieces of furniture can be identical when it comes to the traditional masterpieces that were crafted meticulously by hand. In many cases, it is the intricate carvings that happen to catch the eye even today with people across the world being most eager to find the right furniture from India to showcase their unique interior style effectively.

Whether it is the classic Indian furniture or the vintage pieces, you need to be cautious about sourcing it from a dealer today so a visit to a reputable store like East Connection is the best option for advice on how to give your home than Indian furniture style.