A Bombay Furniture Company Bone and Ebony Inlaid Oval Table

Name: A Bombay Furniture Company Bone and Ebony Inlaid Oval Table . Anglo Indian Circa 1920
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243454
Price: 280 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleAnglo-Indian
MaterialHardwood, Bone, Ebony
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsStar inlay motif, Geometric border, Oval tabletop, Cross-panel base
SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This Anglo-Indian side table, dating from 1920, originates from the Bombay Furniture Company. Crafted from warm brown hardwood, the piece displays an oval tabletop set upon a flat panel trestle base with an open cross-panel design. The surface features an inlaid geometric border and a central star motif constructed from contrasting white bone and dark ebony. The timber shows natural grain variations, light surface wear, and subtle tonal shading across the top and base. The table measures 53 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this compact table serves as an end table beside a sofa or armchair in a sitting room, or functions as a lamp table in a study or hallway. Its distinctive inlaid decoration allows it to blend easily with eclectic or traditional interior schemes while providing a practical surface for everyday use.

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Anglo-Indian furniture from this period blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with Western furniture forms designed for colonial residences. Items frequently feature local hardwoods paired with contrasting decorative inlay work using materials such as bone, ebony, and ivory.

These tables are typically constructed from dense native hardwoods such as rosewood, teak, or mahogany. The decorative motifs on the tabletop surface are created using precision-cut pieces of bone, ebony, and contrasting timber strips.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut inlay inserts fitted directly into carved recesses in the solid wood top rather than modern printed veneers. Look for signs of age including natural wood contraction, minor shrinkage around inlay seams, and maker labels such as the Bombay Furniture Company.

An inlaid occasional table functions well as an accent piece positioned adjacent to a sofa or armchair. Its dark timber tone and geometric inlay provide contrast when placed alongside neutral upholstery and contemporary textiles.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Avoid direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and artificial heat sources, which can cause the underlying timber to expand or contract and dislodge the inlay.

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A Bombay Furniture Company Bone and Ebony Inlaid Oval Table . Anglo Indian Circa 1920

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