From the workshop

Count the people who actually eat together, then leave about 90 cm behind each chair so someone can stand. A bench on one side saves width in a narrow room. Hot serving dishes need coasters. A wet cloth left on the top marks the lacquer at the joints first. Coffee tables in this category follow the same timber unless the listing says otherwise. Send a photo of the dining wall if you cannot visit Fatehpur Road. Prices are quoted unless the product page shows a rupee figure.

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