Antique Inlaid Indian Folding Table from Hoshiapur, circa 1890

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Antique Inlaid Indian Folding Table from Hoshiapur, circa 1890

About the Item

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click on “Follow Dealer” button below and see them first! Although Turkish in inspiration, octagonal tables of this form were made in several parts of late 19th century British India. They were produced principally in response to the growing fashion in Europe for Middle Eastern and Islamic furnishings and decorative accessories. This table was made in Hoshiapur, a town in the Punjab known for its workmanship in the art of inlay. Tables of this form were used a central decorative feature for interiors conceived in an Islamic style. These were much in vogue in the 1880s and 1890s, particularly for men's smoking rooms. Typical features of these rooms included tented ceilings, tiles and turned lattice panels (mashrabiyya) mounted on the walls, richly cushioned banquettes, huqqas, low square or octagonal tables, Qu'ran stands and hanging lanterns. Often these tables are thought to be from Damascus where these Syrian inlaid pieces of furniture also appear. The elaborate pattern of inlay is superb across this entire table and features a combination of white bone in contrast to the midnight black of the ebony. The large floral medallion encompasses the octagonal top with a geometric pattern chosen for the outer rim. The top stands upon the eight sided base which detaches and lays flat for easy transport. All eight of the sides of the base feature more inlay in designs chosen to complement those seen on the top of this antique Indian table. The diminutive scale of this table makes it perfect for those areas where a small additional surface is required that offers a touch of the exotic.

Dimensions:
Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
British Colonial (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Inlay
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: MA31stDibs: LU86686667583