TEAK HEIRLOOMS

It was a chance happening that saw us stumble on Teak Heirlooms – a treasure trove for anyone with even a slight leaning towards teak furniture.  We were impressed even as we made our way past a few marble-top tables and a chest of drawers, all in majestic teak, into the bungalow which housed the collection.   It is a different thing altogether to see furniture showcased in a ‘home’. We were glad to escape from the torturous Chennai heat into the cool confines of the house and after removing our footwear we met Peter Lewis, who owns Teak Heirlooms.

Started in March this year, Teak Heirlooms is the brainchild of a husband and wife team. Peter Lewis, a Chemical Engineer along with his wife Priya, a graduate with over two decades of experience in furniture retailing, entered this venture to bring affordable furniture available abroad, to people in Chennai.

Peter Lewis who has been working in East Asia for the last decade says, “Carved Chests and Marble-top furniture are the highlights of the products available with us and we source the products from the East. And as far as the preference of the Chennai customer goes, it is mostly classical pieces”.

But why teak? “Because Teak is resistant to wood borers and termites. It lasts for generations and it is also scarce in India”, he says.

When asked as to how he would profile the customer who comes to him, he answered, “A person with a touch of class, looking for a good deal and the best value for money. People in Chennai look for good wood like teak and classical designs".

On future plans for Teak Heirlooms, he said they are planning to have a showroom while still keeping their prices affordable and are also planning to have sales at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and other cities. 

And if you want to see more of their products, you can check out their website where there are hordes of pictures. Click here to go to www.teakheirlooms.com

Address: Teak Heirlooms, 3, Parthasarathy Gardens (Behind Chola Sheraton), Chennai 600 118.
Phone: 499 2864

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