Some people have a fetish for antique furniture for these have a story to tell, a certain character that speaks of days gone by. There are a few shops in Chennai where you can buy antique furniture.

One option is to pick them up at an auction at Murray’s (Anna Salai). Sign up for their newsletter, and you will know when these auctions happen. Bring home that antique sofa-set to match your coffee table.

An alternative is to check out some of the stores that deal in these, like Indika Creations, Adyar. Chairs, dining tables, bar cabinets, chaise lounges are what you’d get at this lovely store. Most of the pieces are made of either teakwood or rosewood, and hence are of the highest quality.

Some exquisite furniture that sell like hot cakes can also be found at Centaur Furniture (RA Puram), adjacent to Sangeetha Apoorva Hotel. They have quite a collection of antique chairs and dining tables, that are beautiful, some hand-crafted as well. Though a bit on the expensive side, they are worth a glance.

If you are looking for something that would weigh down less heavily on your budget, you need to drive across town to Iravatha, Chetpet. Here you’d get everything from lounge chairs, tables, fancy cabinets to intricately crafted king-sized beds. Amidst the interesting collection are trinkets, like door knobs, handles, mirrors and craft pieces that would blend with similar furniture and add a period look to them.

Interested in taking a look at more antique furniture before making a purchase? Drive down to Harrington Road and step into the fascinating Rani Arts & Teak. You will be stumped as you walk in, for the range of products on display will dazzle you. Silver artware, furniture pieces, rugs and carpets of all colours and shades, rare paintings and chandeliers are sold here.

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