Takht Hand-Carved Sheesham Bench | Hand & Hewn
Takht Bench, hand-carved solid Sheesham wood by Hand & Hewn
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BENCH

Takht Bench

HAND-CARVED SOLID SHEESHAM · MADE IN PAKISTAN

"Rest Upon a Legacy"

DIMENSIONS56"L × 21"W × 15"H
MATERIALSolid Sheesham Wood
ORIGINPakistan
LEAD TIME4-6 Months
SOLID SHEESHAM, ALWAYSNo veneers, no particle board. Traditional joinery throughout.
INSURED WORLDWIDE SHIPPINGCustom-crated and insured in transit, with white-glove options.
MADE TO ORDEREvery piece begins after your commission, carved by hand in Lahore.
THE STORY

Behind the Takht

In Urdu and Persian, 'Takht' means throne, a royal seat of prominence. This bench honors that heritage through Jaali-inspired carving so intricate, the wood appears woven like lace. Light dances through the lattice. Shadow becomes texture. Your living room becomes a sanctuary.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Deep-relief geometric and botanical frieze along the entire apron. Hundreds of hours of hand-carving create a three-dimensional tapestry that mass production simply cannot replicate.

Master artisan hand-carving the Takht bench in solid Sheesham wood
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

From Concept to Creation

Takht bench, inspiration phase
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Inspiration

The Takht was born from a meditation on bench design, a desire to create something that honors tradition while speaking to contemporary sensibilities.

Takht bench, iteration phase
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Iteration

Our design team spent months studying historical references, sketching countless iterations, and collaborating with our master artisans in Pakistan to refine every proportion and detail.

Takht bench, realization phase
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Realization

Every proportion is tested, every joint is considered. The final design emerges only when form, function, and craftsmanship align perfectly.

DESIGN DETAILS

A Throne Woven in Wood

Stretching 56 inches long and sitting at a comfortable 15-inch seat height, the Takht reads as a bench but carries the presence of a throne. Its Jaali-inspired apron turns solid Sheesham into what looks like woven lace.

  • Deep-relief Jaali lattice runs the full length of the 56-inch apron
  • Open carving lets light and shadow move across the frieze
  • A 15-inch seat height suits both dining and lounge settings
  • Hundreds of hours of hand-carving create true three-dimensional depth
Takht bench, design detail close-up
Takht bench, hand-carved Sheesham grain detail
Takht bench, finished piece in Hand & Hewn workshop
MATERIAL & CARE

Solid Sheesham, Built to Last

Crafted entirely from solid Sheesham wood, known as Indian Rosewood, your Takht will develop a rich patina over time, becoming more beautiful with each passing year.

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DURABILITY

One of the hardest hardwoods, resistant to wear and time

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SUSTAINABILITY

Responsibly sourced from managed plantations

BEAUTY

Rich grain patterns deepen and warm with age

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Customization Options

While the Takht is beautiful as designed, our artisans can adapt dimensions, finishes, and details to perfectly suit your space. This is the essence of the Hand & Hewn experience.

DIMENSIONSAdjust height, width, or depth to fit your space
FINISHChoose from natural, walnut, ebony, or custom stains
DETAILSModify carving patterns or add personalized elements
HARDWARESelect knobs, pulls, or handles if applicable

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