The return of ye olde furniture: Planter’s antique pieces are here to add character & a sense of time to contemporary interiors

Meenu Khanolkar, a Bangalore-based furniture restorer, has been reviving vintage teak pieces for nearly 30 years, attracting a new generation of buyers through social media. Across India, designers and young homeowners are increasingly valuing furniture with history, patina, and character, repurposing old items into functional modern interiors.