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Mother of Pearl Inlaid Octagonal Top Folding Damascus Table
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Mother of Pearl Inlaid Octagonal Top Folding Damascus Table

1900 - 1920
Description

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Octagonal Top Folding Damascus Table

The wonderful intricate Islamic designed top is inlaid with bone & superb mother of pearl. Like all antique furniture there are imperfections & in this case condition is "country house" condition as there are several pieces of inlay missing. This doesn't detract from it's look or appeal. This is a solid very decorative little table with great age patina perfect for a lamp or vase.

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Octagonal Damascus Side Table to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09574888
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Iron butt hinges joining the base panels: standard construction for portable folding tables.
Hand-cut mother-of-pearl tesserae set into carved recesses: traditional Syrian workshop craftsmanship.
Natural drying and surface shrinkage across the top: gradual aging of the timber.
Softened edges and worn polish on the perimeter: decades of handling and cleaning.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1224984
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Description
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Octagonal Top Folding Damascus Table

The wonderful intricate Islamic designed top is inlaid with bone & superb mother of pearl.

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Like all antique furniture there are imperfections & in this case condition is "country house" condition as there are several pieces of inlay missing.
Buckingham Interiors

This doesn't detract from it's look or appeal. This is a solid very decorative little table with great age patina perfect for a lamp or vase.

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Octagonal Damascus Side Table to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09574888
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Iron butt hinges joining the base panels: standard construction for portable folding tables.
Hand-cut mother-of-pearl tesserae set into carved recesses: traditional Syrian workshop craftsmanship.
Natural drying and surface shrinkage across the top: gradual aging of the timber.
Softened edges and worn polish on the perimeter: decades of handling and cleaning.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1224984
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Archive I An octagonal wooden folding side table featuring mother-of-pearl geometric star inlay and carved arched panels.

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Octagonal Top Folding Damascus Table

Archive II An octagonal wooden folding side table featuring mother-of-pearl geometric star inlay and carved arched panels. View II
Archive III An octagonal wooden folding side table featuring mother-of-pearl geometric star inlay and carved arched panels. View III
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An octagonal wooden folding side table featuring mother-of-pearl geometric star inlay and carved arched panels.
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Octagonal Top Folding Damascus Table
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An octagonal wooden folding side table featuring mother-of-pearl geometric star inlay and carved arched panels.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSyrian / Moorish Revival
  • MaterialHardwood, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl star inlay, Octagonal top, Arched cutout legs, Folding hinged panels
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This Syrian style Moorish Revival side table dates from the 1920 period. Fabricated from a warm brown hardwood, the piece displays visible grain alongside country house condition imperfections, including several missing pieces of mother-of-pearl inlay. The construction incorporates an octagonal top, folding hinged panels, and arched cutout legs. Geometric star motifs made from mother-of-pearl and bone inlay decorate the surfaces, complemented by delicate inlaid crosses and linear borders. The visible hardware consists of metal hinges joining the vertical sections, and the finish exhibits a distinct age patina on the timber. Measuring 31 cm high, 31 cm wide and 31 cm deep, this compact item fits well in a home today at the end of a sofa to support a lamp or a vase.

FAQs

Damascus inlaid furniture originated in Syria and the wider Ottoman Levant, becoming highly sought after in the late nineteenth century during the height of the Western Aesthetic Movement and Orientalism. These pieces feature geometric wooden mosaic structures often detailed with mother-of-pearl, bone, or contrasting wood micro-marquetry.

Traditional construction incorporates local hardwoods such as walnut, fruitwood, or teak, combined with mother-of-pearl shell cutouts, bone, and occasionally brass wire. The bases are frequently constructed as hinged, collapsible panels allowing the table to fold flat.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved recessing where individual mother-of-pearl tesserae are set into the timber. Look for geometric star motifs, pointed horseshoe arches on the leg panels, traditional wooden pin hinges, and natural patination on the timber surface.

An inlaid folding table serves as a textured accent piece alongside modern upholstered seating, balancing clean contemporary lines with intricate pattern. Place it beside an armchair or sofa to hold books or tea trays while adding an eclectic, global aesthetic.

Keep inlaid timber away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity, which can cause wood movement and loosen delicate shell inlays. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a neutral microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the wood grain.
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