Chest Day-Bed, Glidek

The Glidek shares a resemblance with Grobog in terms of shape, but it stands out with a headrest that serves as a day bed. Javanese art’s ornamentation and design frequently draw inspiration from nature, particularly animals and plants. Crafted from teakwood, this Glidek showcases a diamond with a central flower motif, symbolizing the Majapahit kingdom. This emblem signifies the eight cardinal directions, referencing all the deities.The Glidek shares a resemblance with Grobog in terms of shape, but it stands out with a headrest that serves as a day bed. Javanese art’s ornamentation and design frequently draw inspiration from nature, particularly animals and plants. Crafted from teakwood, this Glidek features a diamond motif symbolizing the womb representing fertility as the mother earth, and a central floral motif representing the sun as the source of life.

Made in Ponorogo, East Java
Circa 1960s
Material: Teak wood (full wood panel each side)
Dimension: 188 x 68,5 x 84 cm