It is a Private Antique Collection of exquisite colonial era pieces, collected from all parts of the sub-continent by Muhammad Nadeem Iqbal, who has named it ‘Maazi’, literally meaning ‘the past’. This collection includes fine specimens of the British Colonial era, Anglo-Indian style and ethnic Indian furniture which have been artfully restored to their original pristine condition. About MAAZI
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The Indian and British Colonial Furniture collection by Muhammad Nadeem Iqbal includes Indian antiques and various architectural pieces. British designers have worked closely with high quality Indian craftsmen and have subsequently developed an in-depth understanding of the materials and designs used in this region's classic colonial furniture. Our experience has been used to purchase quality antiques, as well as to produce some of the finest Indian furniture and British Colonial furniture available. Our elegant furniture is mostly made of Sheesham wood The pieces in this collection are designed to become family heirlooms and certain to hold up over the decades. Much of our collection of furniture belongs to the British era. The British, conquered and colonized many regions in the East, left us a valuable heritage in furniture. The early colonizers set up government and army offices along with their homes. Skilled carpenters supplied bureaus with desks, escritoires, bookcases, davenports, chiffoniers etc. For home use, they made cabinets, coffers, tables, chairs - eventually any kind of furnishing - in order to equip the new premises to be serviceable as well as stylish. The unique combination of tropical wood, British style and logical design makes British Colonial furniture practical and desirable even today. Eastern Furniture That Becomes An Instant Classic
The antiques are hand-selected based on the history and individuality of each unique piece. Indian furniture antiques are mostly sourced from small villages located throughout Pakistan , a region that gained prosperity during the British Empire from 1830-1880. The high quality tables, pillars, doors, window grilles, archways, chests and sideboards are selected and each piece is restored to its natural state. Antique doors and window grilles are converted into cupboards, Mirror Frames and coffee tables making superior British Colonial furniture that preserves the architectural genius of each piece. The pieces in this collection are designed to become family heirlooms and certain to hold up over the decades as such. Please feel free to browse our complete collection and honor us with your comments. Furniture
The furniture section concentrates on the following items and has a wide selection of furnishings, suited to the modern as well as the traditional taste for exceptional antiques:
Chests, Boxes & Caskets
Frames & Consoles
Sofa Sets
Chairs & Loungers
Tables & Desks
Dressers, Credenzas, Armoires & Hat Stands
Cabinets & Bars
Maazi’s vintage and antique furniture includes pieces from the 17 th to the early 20th centuries with origins in the Indian sub-continent, Burma and Nepal . Each piece is unique and original with a certain history, character and warmth. These are made of exceptionally durable and beautiful woods like Camphor, Burma Teak, Black Sheesham and seasoned Rosewood, most of which are quite rare and can only be found in private collections these days. To maintain the character and original patina of each piece, only very minor repairs, if any, and light polishing have been done. The furniture is very well aged and will retain its quality in any climate. If a piece has been repainted or refinished, it is indicated in the product description. Maazi’s original wood era-furniture includes Anglo-Indian style pieces made out of large ornately carved doors and windows obtained from old houses and buildings. We have selectively handpick our inventory and that old and seasoned Rosewood has been used to make television cabinets, bookshelves and other functional pieces, creating modern essentials imbued with the original charm of the reclaimed wood.
