{"product_id":"antique-indian-wooden-merchant-s-box-otto","title":"Antique Indian Wooden Merchant’s Box | Otto","description":"\u003cp\u003eOtto is a beautifully characterful \u003cstrong\u003eantique Indian wooden merchant’s box\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen by Home Barn for its wonderfully timeworn surface, rich dark tones and decorative original ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in scale but full of presence, Otto has the authentic patina that can only develop through age and use. The dark timber is worn in places to reveal warmer wood beneath, while the old iron hasp, keyhole, decorative metalwork and carrying handles add another layer of history and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created as a practical storage box for treasured possessions, today Otto makes a fascinating \u003cstrong\u003edecorative antique storage box\u003c\/strong\u003e for a contemporary home. Style it on a console or sideboard, place it on a large coffee table, or use it on open shelving to introduce an unexpected antique element amongst books, ceramics and more contemporary pieces.  We also love these boxes used in bathrooms and in kitchens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of antique we love at Home Barn: \u003cstrong\u003euseful, individual and beautifully imperfect\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing genuine history into an interior without feeling formal or precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love Otto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine antique piece sourced from India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely unique – only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful rich dark wood with naturally aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal decorative ironwork and carrying handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful concealed storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact enough for a console, sideboard, coffee table or shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy way to introduce a genuine antique into a contemporary interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually selected by Home Barn for its character and decorative appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAntique Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine antique, Otto bears the wonderful evidence of his previous life. Expect historic knocks, scratches, rubbed areas, colour variation, worn edges, old repairs and naturally aged and oxidised metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese characteristics are integral to the piece and are precisely why we chose it. \u003cstrong\u003eOtto has not been made to look old – his character has been earned over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 17cm Width 33cm Depth 21cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Otto is completely unique. The antique Indian box photographed is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Otto a genuine antique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Otto is a genuine antique Indian wooden box with the natural wear, patina and historic markings associated with age and previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was an antique Indian box like this originally used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall Indian boxes of this type were traditionally made for secure storage of personal possessions and valuables. Without documented provenance for Otto, we prefer not to attribute a more specific original use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow could I style Otto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOtto works beautifully as a decorative object on a coffee table, console, sideboard or shelving. His aged dark timber is particularly striking against pale plaster, stone, linen and contemporary furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the box pictured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Otto is a one-of-a-kind antique and the piece photographed is the exact box you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58629635735816,"sku":"58629635735816","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8405\/6584\/files\/ottowoodenantiquestorageboxhomebarn.png?v=1788710482","url":"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-indian-wooden-merchant-s-box-otto","provider":"Home Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}