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Pair of Ceylonese Ebony Tables
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Pair of Ceylonese Ebony Tables

19th century
Description

A matched pair of Nineteenth century Ceylonese tables after a design by Thomas King.

In solid Ebony the typical top inlaid with Calamander, bone, Teak, Tamarind, Ironwood and Palmwood amongst others.

Single frieze drawer.

One in very nice antique condition, one with some inlay losses.

Circa 1840.

Measure 76cm tall and 49cm across the top.

Available separately but priced as a pair.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Ceylonese Ebony Side Tables to the 19th Century.

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SA1242107
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Description
A matched pair of Nineteenth century Ceylonese tables after a design by Thomas King.
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In solid Ebony the typical top inlaid with Calamander, bone, Teak, Tamarind, Ironwood and Palmwood amongst others.
Ropeworks Antiques

Single frieze drawer.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese ebony hexagonal occasional tables featuring inlaid geometric specimen wood tops and carved scroll legs.
fig 1. Pair of Ceylonese Ebony Tables

One in very nice antique condition, one with some inlay losses.

Circa 1840.

Measure 76cm tall and 49cm across the top.

Available separately but priced as a pair.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Ceylonese Ebony Side Tables to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242107
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese ebony hexagonal occasional tables featuring inlaid geometric specimen wood tops and carved scroll legs.

Pair of Ceylonese Ebony Tables

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Kennet Place
Marlborough
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Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,695
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A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese ebony hexagonal occasional tables featuring inlaid geometric specimen wood tops and carved scroll legs.
Pair of ceylonese ebony tables
Ref: SA1242107
A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese ebony hexagonal occasional tables featuring inlaid geometric specimen wood tops and carved scroll legs.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Ceylonese Colonial
  • MaterialEbony, Specimen Wood, Bone Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHexagonal top, scroll pedestal legs, starburst parquetry
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century Anglo-Ceylonese colonial occasional tables follows a design by Thomas King, each shaped with a hexagonal top and standing on carved scroll pedestal legs. Fashioned in solid dark brown ebony, the tops display geometric starburst parquetry inlaid with specimen woods including calamander, teak, tamarind, ironwood and palmwood, along with bone inlay and a single frieze drawer. One table remains in antique condition while the other exhibits inlay losses, and both display detailed edge mouldings, carved friezes and shaped feet. Each table measures 76 cm high by 49 cm wide and 49 cm deep. Positioned at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair, these side tables suit a gentleman's library, study or drawing room. They provide a practical surface for lamps, books and decorative objects while bringing nineteenth-century colonial craftsmanship into daily home use.

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Ceylonese colonial furniture refers to decorative pieces manufactured in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the British colonial period. These items typically combine traditional European furniture forms with local woodcarving techniques and dense native hardwoods like ebony, satinwood, and calamander.

These tables primarily feature native ebony for the carved structural components, paired with mosaic, parquetry, or marquetry tops constructed from indigenous specimen woods, ivory, bone, or porcupine quill accents.

Authentic items are notable for the exceptional weight and density of solid ebony, highly detailed hand-carved relief work such as scrolling foliage, and precisely fitted starburst or geometric specimen wood tops.

These dark, structured tables act as dramatic accent pieces when positioned alongside contemporary sofas, between armchairs, or flanking a mantelpiece to add historical weight and texture to a living space.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or harsh detergents. Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent wood movement, and periodically apply a high-grade beeswax polish to preserve the timber nourish.
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