Little about our chests
Brassbound and decorated ‘Arab’ chests are found throughout the Gulf region and Indian Ocean littoral where Arabs settled and traded over the centuries. It is generally assumed that the chests were made by Arabs, but until relatively recent times they came mainly from India, and even bore stylistic influences traceable to the Dutch and Portuguese.
For colonial administrators, diplomats, and other expatriates working in the region, the ‘Arab’ chest conveyed a strong sense of place and atmosphere, and represented a prized link with a vanishing culture. Possession of such a chest was a ‘must’as a souvenir of time spent south and east of Suez; and by the mid-20th century in the West, the ‘Arab’ chest had become a collector’s item.
Origins of the ‘Arab’ chest to three basic models: the teak chest from Shiraz, Surat and Bombay; the carved chest from the Malabar coast; and the rosewood or Shisham chest from South India.
Chests – styles, sizes & prices to suit you
Have a look at our big range of chest of drawers in different styles, sizes, colors and materials. We have everything from compact 2-drawer chests that also make great bedside tables to big storage solutions with 8-drawers with space for everything from your T-shirts to your jewelry. We also have lots of boxes to organize the insides of your chest of drawers so you can quickly find your warm socks on cold mornings or that old scarf that matches your new shoes.
A lot of our chest of drawers belong to series, so getting other furniture that coordinates with your choice is easy. Look out for series names like Morocco or Lame or Zanzibar. We also have lots of other furniture to match your chest of drawers, like writing desks, bedside stools, nest of tables, mirror frames, etc.
We still carry out the same tradition of making 'Arab' chests even today. With over 15 years of experience, our chests and other furniture mainly of East Africa influence of design, they are meant to last for main years to come in your homes.
Faza 31
Available as a large, medium or mini chest in the wood of your choice and in the stain of your choice:
Large: 44” x 18” x 21.5”
Medium: 35” x 17.5” x 20.5”
Mini: 17” x 9” x 9”
Arusha 11
Available as a large, medium or mini chest in the wood of your choice and in the stain of your choice:
Large: 44” x 18” x 21.5”
Medium: 35” x 17.5” x 20.5”
Mini-Chest: 17” x 9” x 9”
Persian 3
Available as a medium or mini chest in the wood of your choice and in the stain of your choice:
Medium: 38” x 17” x 21.5”
Mini-Chest: 17” x 9” x 9”
Sherazi Brass
Available as a large or medium chest in the wood of your choice and in the stain of your choice:
Large: 48” x 20” x 24”
Medium: 38” x 18” x 24”