The joy and pleasure of living with fine "Colonial Furniture" is difficult to duplicate. Properly restored "furniture" is a pleasure to behold and something that we at MOORTHY'S & SAUDADES undertake with a great deal of zeal and expertise. Also, added to the joy and pleasure is the fact that it is a good and sound investment. After dealing in the international market for the past three decades we feel comfortable to opine and share our experience.

We specialize in Indo-Portuguese, Dutch Colonial and British Colonial furniture of the finest quality, as well as early ethnic artifacts, antique textiles & some jewelry.

We would also like to add that every 8 weeks we shall have a “paper” posted on this site, dealing with different aspects of the history of Colonial Furniture, on the Indian Subcontinent. This will be accompanied by some images that will further enhance interest in the subject.

Several important factors are to be considered when deciding to acquire a piece of furniture that should eventually become an heirloom for your family. CONDITION, QUALITY, RARITY, PATINA AND PROVENANCE - at MOORTHY'S & SAUDADES we enthusiastically and happily discuss all this and more when a customer wishes to acquire a piece of furniture. "Restoration" is the most important aspect, it will determine the future life of the piece of furniture and importantly it's value. We encourage our customers and buyers to look at the "furniture" in it's unrestored state and follow it's progress. All eventually begin to enjoy this process as they are made aware of what goes into the "piece" at every stage. "PATINA" is to be guarded zealously as it is impossible to replicate. If removed by scraping down, the wood will react in climate changes and flat surfaces will crack, this in turn will affect the "Value" of the piece. "Patina" is what makes the piece stable and delight to experience and feel.

Finally, the greatest excitement comes from finding that great piece of furniture at a "BARGAIN" price once in a while. This is how great collections are built up and what gives the world the opportunity to see great pieces when they go on exhibition or once in a while, up for sale.