Hoshiarpur Bone Inlaid Table 19th Century

Name: Hoshiarpur Inlaid Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217049
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleAnglo-Indian
MaterialRosewood, Bone Inlay
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBone inlay, Octagonal top, Foliate patterns, Moorish arches
SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian side table exemplifies the Hoshiarpur tradition through its intricate craftsmanship and exotic materials. Constructed from dark brown rosewood, the folding piece displays an octagonal top richly decorated with elaborate bone inlay floral and foliate patterns, creating a striking contrast against the dry timber surface. The frieze and lower framework exhibit further decorative bone inlay alongside distinctive Moorish arched aprons, adding structural and visual interest to the design. Small areas of sympathetic restoration show evidence of past care while preserving the integrity of the antique surface. Measuring 57 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, the compact proportion suits placement at the end of a sofa or within a gentleman's library. Homeowners can use the surface to hold reading lamps, books, or decorative objects, introducing global character and historic charm to living spaces or studies.

FAQs

Originating in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India, during the late nineteenth century, this style developed to meet British colonial demand for intricate decorative furniture combining traditional Indian bone inlay techniques with European furniture forms.

These pieces are constructed from indigenous dark hardwoods such as rosewood or shisham, featuring hand-cut bone or ivory inlay set into incised patterns, often supported by an octagonal collapsible base with arched apertures.

Authentic period examples display subtle variations in the size and shape of hand-cut inlay pieces, natural age patina to the bone elements, visible joinery techniques, and slight shrinkage marks where timber has dried over time.

Position the piece as an occasional side table beside a low-profile armchair or sofa, allowing the dense geometric pattern to act as a textured focal point within contemporary or eclectic room schemes.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or extreme humidity fluctuations that can cause timber movement and loosen the inlay tesserae.

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