South Asian Serving Tables

This large and striking serving table is made from sheesham wood overlaid with white camel bone and black resin. The resulting surface is exotic, visually dramatic and extremely tough. Anchored in the Indian tradition of intricate marquetry and filigree design, the style and shape of the table is British Colonial, giving the piece its stylish "safari meets country house" aesthetic. British Colonial (or Anglo-Indian) furniture was produced mainly in the 19th and first half of the 20th century and refers to furnishings that were in the British style but made in the colonies with native hardwoods and native labor. Compared with British-made pieces of the period, colonial pieces tend to be sturdier and more luxurious. Teak and mahogany replaced oak and pine and the amount of wood used was extremely generous. Back in Britain, deforestation had left wood very scarce and new techniques (like using plywood...

This large brass tray table has no maker's marks, but is presumed to have originated from India and dating to approximately 1920 and done in an ...

This is a 19th century handmade stone board, traditionally used throughout India and Rajasthan. It is a lovely chunky piece, with considerable weight, expe...

An Anglo-Indian mahogany server from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and twisted turned legs on casters. This exquisite mahogany serving table features a rectangular top sitting above three lovely drawers, each adorned with delicate inlay and elegant brass pulls with floral backplates. The central drawer, wider in size, is flanked by two smaller ones. The server is raised on four graceful twisted turned legs showcasing a darker hue and is resting on casters that allow the table to be moved more easily. With its clean lines, contrasting colors and elegant décor, this Anglo-Indian server...

Monumental British Colonial carved teak refectory table, fronted by four large storage drawers and featuring intricate arabesque pierced fretwork ...

Striking Anglo Indian serving table circa 1860. Profusely carved legs front and back are united by carved stretchers and a central finial. Pierced and carved allover featurin...

Ornately carved rosewood console table. Intricately pierced carved foliate designs including vines, flowers and leaves.

Crafted from sturdy teak wood this board has served as a tool for kneading and preparing roti. It has a beautifully aged patina and bears some striking fissures and open grain throug...