An Aura Of Opulence

At Bouteak, a furniture store in Chennai, both the old and the new manage to merge ever so seamlessly. Here period furniture is showcased at its contemporary best!

- Dhanishta Shah

Bouteak is an apt name to describe this store. The name is inspired from the words ‘boutique’, meaning a small and exclusive store and ‘teak’, which is the primary wood used for crafting rich furniture. Thus, Bouteak is a niche space with selective wood offerings for people who love to craft their homes creatively.

“Bouteak’s soul originates from the definitive talent of consummate craftsmen. This identity is built upon by exclusive and beautiful designs to create a range starting from period classics to contemporary offerings,” explains Sushil Kumar Sethiya, Managing Partner, who is at the helm of affairs at the store along with Gautham Chand Bafna, his partner.

The 3500 sq ft store exudes an aura of opulence. One of the very subtle but important aspects of the store that truly accentuates the period feel is the use of wooden flooring all throughout its space. But for one room, which is carpeted, all other rooms have different species and patterns of wood on the floor.