Indian Three Panel Shutter or Screen Set

Slatted teak, three folds, and a room divided by good manners.

Makers in Kolkata, India, made this three-panel shutter or screen set in teak wood, dated in the record to the mid 19th century. Louvered shutters and screens are commonly associated with hot-climate architecture, admitting air while screening sight. Each tall panel is divided into upper and lower sections, with angled slats in the center and plain framing rails. The panels are hinged to fold. The wood is a deep honey-red, with a mellow finish and the marks of age.

About 94 inches tall and 63 wide. Use it as a screen, or as a very tall headboard.