Dust regularly with a soft, clean, dry cloth to protect the finish.
Use felt protectors underneath decorative items to avoid scratching the wood.
Clean glass surfaces with a mild glass cleaner, keeping it off the painted wood frame.
Furniture >> Storage >> Sideboard >> Storage Furniture >> Distressed Furnitures
Product code: 14409
Dimensions: 180 x 43 x 105 cm
Material: Solid Mango Wood, clear glass, iron.
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Embodying a warm, worldly aesthetic, the Tara Buffet introduces a striking combination of texture and visibility. Crafted from solid mango wood with a distressed white finish, its four doors combine clear glass panes with intricately carved diamond frames. The natural wood top can be customized to your taste, offering a beautifully tailored look for the contemporary dining room.
Features
The Tara Buffet brings a storied, collected energy to open-concept spaces, bridging the historical purpose of the traditional sideboard with modern display needs. Historically, the dining room sideboard evolved during the 18th century from a simple serving table into a grand statement piece designed to display a family’s most valuable silver and porcelain. The Tara honors this legacy by adding transparent glass panels to its upper half, transforming a practical storage piece into an open personal gallery.
The name Tara means "star" in Hindi, representing the central floral rosettes hand-carved into the diamond panels below. Master artisans spend hours hand-chiseling these patterns from solid mango wood, ensuring that every leaf and petal feels fluid and alive. This time-honored relief technique celebrates subtle organic differences, giving the buffet a warm, soulful personality that mass-produced furniture can never duplicate.
The piece is finished in a multi-layered distressed white wash that accentuates the detailed woodwork while keeping the overall silhouette light and inviting. Sculpted bun feet lift the cabinet gracefully off the floor, and iron pull handles make opening the doors an absolute pleasure. Complete with spacious interior shelving and a customizable crown top, the Tara functions beautifully as an heirloom piece built for a lifetime of family gatherings.
Style Details
Architectural Influences: Classic European Buffet silhouettes with traditional Indian carving details.
Pattern Style: Raised geometric diamonds framing centered stylized lotuses.
Decorative Elements: Transparent glass inserts, sculpted classic bun feet, and clean iron handle hardware.
Craftsmanship Details
Technique Used: Hand-chiseled relief carving and expert tongue-and-groove joinery.
Handcrafted Features: Charming, minor variations in the hand-painted finish and carving cuts.
Finishing Process: Hand-sanded, stained in an off-white wash, and lightly distressed to expose the natural wood underneath.
Wood Quality & Finish Characteristics
Wood Type: Kiln-dried Solid Mango Wood.
Depth and Texture: Highly tactile, matte distressed white finish paired with a warm, natural wood grain top.
Longevity: A dense, solid timber design made to resist warping and wear in busy households.
Why You’ll Love It / Investment Value
The Tara effortlessly combines closed storage with open display, giving you the best of both worlds. Its customisable wood top allows you to seamlessly match the piece to your current dining table, making it a truly personalized investment.
Suggestions for Incorporation
Placement Ideas: Ideal as a primary dining room buffet, or used as a striking linen console in an airy master suite.
Styling Tips: Layer the interior shelves with neutral stoneware, and decorate the top with a runner, fresh hydrangeas, and stacked cookbooks.
Detailed Specifications
Color: Distressed White with a light, warm honey-toned wood top.
Finish: Matte distressed wash with an open-grain raw crown top.
Origin: India.
Age/Period Influence: 19th-Century European Colonial.
Perfect For
Room Placements: Dining Rooms, Great Rooms, Open Kitchens.
Functional Uses: Dinnerware display cabinet, media console, server buffet.
Interior Types
Transitional, Modern Farmhouse, Elevated Rustic, Coastal Global, Casual Elegant.
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