Antique Indonesian Teak Sugar Mould | Primitive Wooden Object
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DELIVERY
We want every part of your Home Barn experience to feel as carefully considered as the items you choose. From the moment you place your order, we'll take care of every detail, selecting the most appropriate delivery service to ensure your purchase arrives safely, efficiently and ready to enjoy.
PARCEL DELIVERY
Smaller items are dispatched with DPD, providing a fast and reliable nationwide service.
· Small Parcel – £6
· Medium Parcel – £12
· Large Parcel – £20
· Extra Large Parcel – £40
Most parcel orders are delivered within two working days of placing your order.
SPECIALIST FURNITURE DELIVERY AS STANDARD
Larger, heavier or more delicate pieces are delivered by our trusted specialist furniture couriers, who are experienced in transporting quality furniture with the care and attention it deserves.
· Large Furniture Item – £65
· Extra Large Furniture Item – £95
Most mainland UK furniture deliveries are completed within 7–14 working days of placing your order.
Once your order has been received, we'll confirm everything by email before our delivery partner contacts you directly to arrange a convenient delivery date.
Our specialist furniture delivery service is carried out by a dedicated one-person furniture courier.
To help ensure a smooth delivery, we kindly ask that a capable adult is available to assist the driver with larger furniture items where required. Delivery is made to the ground-floor entrance of your property.
Many of our customers find this service quick, efficient and an excellent value option for larger furniture deliveries.
PREMIUM TWO-PERSON DELIVERY / ASSEMBLY
For complete peace of mind, we also offer a premium two-person delivery / assembly service on many of our larger furniture pieces.
Our experienced team will carefully deliver your furniture, position it in the room of your choice and professionally assemble it where applicable, leaving you free to simply enjoy your new purchase.
Two-Person Delivery / Assembly – £80 extra per delivery
(Available on selected products.)
SELF-ASSEMBLY
Some furniture, including selected dining tables, is supplied flat-packed to ensure safe transportation. Where self-assembly is required, comprehensive instructions and all necessary fittings are included, making assembly straightforward.
DELIVERY CHARGES
Delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout, allowing you to review the cost before confirming your order.
SCOTLAND & OFFSHORE LOCATIONS
We're delighted to deliver throughout most of mainland UK.
For deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and other offshore UK islands, please contact us before placing your order. We'll be pleased to provide a personalised delivery quotation based on your location and the items you've chosen.
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INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Although we do not currently offer international delivery directly, we're always happy to work with specialist international shipping companies arranged by our overseas customers.
If you require a recommendation, we'd be delighted to suggest trusted international furniture shipping partners.
COLLECTING YOUR ORDER
You're very welcome to collect eligible purchases from our Marlow, Buckinghamshire showroom during our normal opening hours.
As some items are stored at separate warehouse locations, we recommend contacting us before travelling so we can ensure your order is prepared and ready for collection.
Please note that large furniture and bulky items are available by delivery only.
Sourced during our travels in Indonesia, this wonderfully primitive piece is believed to be an antique wooden sugar mould, traditionally used in the production and shaping of sugar. Hand-carved from solid teak, its six deep apertures and beautifully worn surfaces reflect its original utilitarian purpose.
Thought to date from the late 19th to early 20th century, generations of use have softened the timber, leaving a wonderfully tactile surface and rich natural patina. Its simple form and repeated circular openings give it an almost sculptural quality, making it as relevant within a contemporary interior today as it once was practical.
We love these pieces for their versatility. Display one simply as a stand-alone objet d’art, or use it as a small plinth to elevate treasured objects when styling a console, coffee table or shelf. With appropriately sized glass inserts, the apertures could be transformed into an unusual serving piece or candle holder, while small metal pots could be placed inside to hold little treasures or succulents.
However it is used, this is an object with a wonderful sense of history – an everyday working tool from another time that has become a beautifully understated decorative piece.
Each sugar mould is an individual antique piece and will be selected at random. While they are largely the same in size, form and overall appearance, subtle variations in timber tone, patina, markings and wear make every one beautifully unique.
This listing is for one mould - Dimensions
| Height | 6.3cm |
| Width | 24.5cm |
| Depth | 12cm |
| Material | Solid teak |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Estimated Date | Late 19th – early 20th century |
Care
The teak has been left with its naturally aged appearance and can simply be dusted with a soft, dry cloth. If you would prefer a richer, more polished finish, the timber can be gently treated with a suitable furniture wax polish, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Please Note
As a genuine antique utilitarian object, expect historic marks, knocks, old splits, colour variation, irregularities and beautifully worn surfaces. These characteristics are evidence of its age and former working life and are an important part of its appeal rather than imperfections to be disguised.

