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Indian Side Table Colonial Antiques Elephant Legs 1840
Canonbury Antiques
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Indian Side Table Colonial Antiques Elephant Legs 1840

19th century
Description

Highly collectable Colonial side table crafted from teak wood

Originally from India - possibly Goan - so great piece of history

Features four elephant heads with trunks for the legs and carved wood for the faux ivory tusks

We date this piece to circa 1840

Offered in great condition ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Items can be viewed in our showroom by appointment - please get in touch

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Carved Anglo Indian Side Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1010314
Description
Highly collectable Colonial side table crafted from teak wood

Originally from India - possibly Goan - so great piece of history

Features four elephant heads with trunks for the legs and carved wood for the faux ivory tusks

fig 1. A dark timber rectangular side table featuring a carved foliage border and four legs sculpted as elephant heads with trunks extending to the floor.
fig 1. Indian Side Table Colonial Antiques Elephant Legs 1840

We date this piece to circa 1840

Offered in great condition ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Items can be viewed in our showroom by appointment - please get in touch

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Carved Anglo Indian Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1010314
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A dark timber rectangular side table featuring a carved foliage border and four legs sculpted as elephant heads with trunks extending to the floor.

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A dark timber rectangular side table featuring a carved foliage border and four legs sculpted as elephant heads with trunks extending to the floor.
Indian Side Table Colonial Antiques Elephant Legs 1840
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Anglo-Indian furniture developed during the British colonial period in India, combining traditional European furniture forms with detailed regional wood-carving techniques. Craftsmen used native dense hardwoods such as teak and rosewood to execute deep relief carving, botanical borders, and zoomorphic elements such as elephant legs.

These tables were primarily constructed using native Indian hardwoods including rosewood, teak, and padauk. Decorative details frequently included hand-carved bone or ivory accents for the tusks alongside intricate relief work on the apron and tabletop borders.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, natural timber grain variations, and deep, hand-sculpted relief work rather than modern machine carving. Examining the underside often reveals hand-planed surfaces, traditional mortise and tenon joints, and aged patina consistent with historical craft techniques.

An Anglo-Indian side table functions as an accent piece in traditional or eclectic interiors. Complement its dark timber tone and detailed carving by positioning it alongside neutral upholstered furniture, brass lighting fixtures, or botanical displays.

Dust the item regularly using a soft, dry cloth or soft-bristled brush to remove dust from recessed carvings. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber finish, avoiding liquid chemical cleaners and placement near direct heat sources.
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