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Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma 1880
Canonbury Antiques
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Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma 1880

19th century
Description

A fine Burmese elephant table heavily carved with a hexagonal top supported by four elephants with simulated wooden ivory tusks

Circa 1880

Highly collectable interiors piece

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Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

19 (48) x 19 (48) x 22 (56)

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Burmese Elephant Side Table to the 1880s.

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SA947967
Description
A fine Burmese elephant table heavily carved with a hexagonal top supported by four elephants with simulated wooden ivory tusks

Circa 1880

Highly collectable interiors piece

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Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet.
fig 1. Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma 1880

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

19 (48) x 19 (48) x 22 (56)

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Burmese Elephant Side Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA947967
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Archive I An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet.

Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma 1880

Archive II An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View II
Archive III An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View III
Archive IV An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View IV
Archive V An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View V
Archive VI An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View IX
Archive X An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet. View X
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An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet.
Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma 1880
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An octagonal carved wooden side table featuring three legs sculpted in the shape of elephant heads with trunks curving down to form the feet.
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Anglo-Burmese carved furniture emerged during British colonial rule, combining European functional forms with traditional Burmese woodcarving techniques. Pieces are typically crafted from dense native hardwoods such as teak and feature dense relief carving depicting indigenous flora, fauna, and zoomorphic elements like elephants.

These tables were primarily constructed from solid Burmese teak or padauk wood, chosen for their durability and fine grain suitable for intricate hand carving. Secondary details, such as tusks, were frequently executed using bone, ivory, or lighter accent woods.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, non-uniform tool marks, and natural shrinkage cracks along grain lines consistent with age. Look for deep, sculptural relief work, aged patination in recessed carving crevices, and traditional mortise-and-tenon construction.

An ornamental accent piece of this nature functions as an occasional table, plant stand, or focal sculptural object. Positioned beside neutral upholstery or within a library setting, its rich timber tone and structured geometry introduce texture and historical contrast.

Dust the deep carving periodically using a soft brush or compressed air rather than coarse cloths. Apply a high-grade beeswax paste sparingly to nourish the timber, avoiding moisture exposure and placement near direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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