Sofa Table in Gilded Teak with Lattice Apron and Wall Mirror

There is one rule about repeating pattern that separates work that looks right from work that looks almost right, and it is this: you never start the repeat at one end.

The lattice on this apron runs a long way. Begin the layout at the left-hand end and step the pattern across, and whatever fraction of a repeat is left over lands at the right-hand end - a half diamond, or a quarter, sitting on its own against the corner. Nobody consciously notices it and everybody feels it, because the two ends of a symmetrical table no longer match.

So our master Indian artisans set out from the centre instead. The shell is placed first and the centre line marked. The lattice is then stepped outward in both directions at once, and whatever fraction remains appears equally at both ends. The pattern is symmetrical about the middle of the table, which is the only place symmetry is actually read.

Adjusting the repeat by a hair so the remainder lands cleanly - slightly wider diamonds on a longer table, slightly narrower on a shorter one - is the last thing settled before cutting. It is invisible work, and it is the whole difference.

Material: solid teak throughout, table and mirror frame, hand-carved. No veneer, no engineered board.

Table: long straight form with a carved lattice apron opening at a central shell and foliate spread, square tapered legs headed with lion masks, shaped low stretcher with a turned centre finial.

Top: marble slab with a straight-cut edge and hand-moulded profile.

Mirror: square wall-hung frame with carved corner spandrels and margin plates around a central sheet.

Finish: hand-applied gilding over the carved teak, sealed for durability, matched across both pieces.

Sizes: custom sizes made to order - final measurements confirmed in writing before production.

Made to order: length, depth, height, mirror size, marble variety and finish chosen by you.

Warranty: 20 years on the solid teak frames and joinery; lifetime cover against termite damage.

Photography: images show the actual product, not renders.

A long table is packed differently from a compact one, because the risk shifts from impact to flex. The apron of a sofa table spans a considerable distance, so it is supported along its length in the crate rather than only at the ends.

A soft non-abrasive layer goes against the gilding first. Foam is then cut to sit around the lattice ground, the central shell and the lion masks rather than pressed onto them, and the small carved feet are individually protected. The stretcher's turned finial gets its own shaped housing.

The mirror travels braced across its width with all plates cushioned across their surface, and its carved corner spandrels are supported on both faces. Hanging fixings travel fitted, not loose.

The marble goes flat on a padded board with edge guards on all four sides, packed apart from the frames. Everything enters rigid outer crates, strapped so nothing moves. This multi-layer protective packaging is why we guarantee dent-free arrival.

Delivery is free anywhere in India for the complete set. No freight charge, no distance surcharge, no difference between a metro address and a smaller town.

Every set is made to order, so production begins once your dimensions, marble and finish are confirmed in writing. We share the timeline at that point and keep you updated through carving, gilding and glazing.

Crates travel together with a carrier used to handling carved furniture, stone and mirror glass, and you are contacted before delivery so someone can be present to receive and inspect everything.

Arrival is guaranteed dent-free. If transit damage has occurred, photograph it with the delivery team present and contact us - we will resolve it. The marble is laid onto the table at your address rather than travelling assembled, and the mirror arrives with its hanging fixings already fitted so it can go straight onto the wall.

The solid teak frames and their joinery carry a 20-year warranty from the day the set reaches you. On the table that covers the leg joints, the apron, the stretcher connections and the marble's bed; on the mirror it covers the frame joints, the corner spandrels, the rebates and the hanging fixings.

Lifetime cover against termite damage applies to both pieces for the life of the furniture rather than a fixed term. Seasoned solid teak carries oils that termites avoid, and with both pieces built in teak throughout there is no board core anywhere for them to reach.

If a warranty issue arises, send us photographs and we will assess and repair or replace. Lattice and other repeating carving is repaired by re-cutting from the solid and re-laying out from the centre, so the repeat stays symmetrical about the table rather than being patched locally. Both warranties apply anywhere in India and stay with the furniture.