Taj Mahal Dresser

Gloss white dresser with 5 drawers. Quatrefoil ring pull hardware in gold tone. All drawers lined with Cole and Sons Malabar black and silver paisley wallpaper. Fully sealed fine wallpaper image of India’s Taj Mahal in graytone on drawer fronts.

33.25” wide

17” deep

32.75” high

Taj’s Story

When I met Taj he was on edge. It didn't occur to me why until I saw his identical twin brother on the other side of the warehouse. They weren't used to being separated and no-one had noticed. Fortunately, speaking in pidgin furniture, I was able to reassure him that he wasn't alone and that someone would surely reunite him and his twin soon. I wanted that person to be me.

Auction day came and I was laser-focused on adopting the brothers. As his twin's number came closer, I grasped my paddle tightly. The price went up. And up. And up some more. Before long, Taj's brother was purchased for an insane sum. I just couldn't justify it. I felt I had let Taj down.

I looked at the lucky winner with a mixture of curiosity and respect. I tried to take comfort in the fact that someone who wanted Taj's brother that much was bound to want him too. As the numbers ticked past, 1787, 1788, 1789 I waited for Taj's number to come up. At last it was Taj's moment. His starting price was fair. The auctioneer called for more bids. One came in, then another, then... nothing. Where was the bidder who had purchased his brother? I looked around and they had gone. Quickly, I punched my paddle into the air. As the bidder made the second call, the last call and then hammered down my win, I wasn't quite sure what I had done. I just knew that somehow I had to make it up to this lonely and estranged dresser.

Taj and I have been working together for several months now. It has been a two steps forward, one step back kind of project. His proportions were pleasing and his solid wood could carry off any kind of finish. Eventually we decided together that it was right to dress him in a symbol of love, but one that stands proud and self assured. We decided on the Taj Mahal.

Shipping is NOT included. If you’re unable to pick up your piece in San Francisco please contact me (sarah@bashforddesign.com) for a shipping quote. Depending on your zip code, shipping could cost between $100 and $600.