What is a colonial indian wooden table?

These tables are nineteenth and early twentieth century furnishings produced during the British period in India, combining local timber and carving skills with European forms. Workshops utilised native woods like teak and rosewood to construct side tables, coffee tables, and octagonal occasional pieces. Makers incorporated regional styles such as Anglo-Indian and Anglo-Burmese work, featuring detailed relief carvings, animal motifs, and occasional brass or bone inlay. They served functional roles in colonial households while displaying traditional craftsmanship.

How do I identify Hoshiarpur work?

Hoshiarpur pieces are recognised by their dense geometric surface decoration created using intricate inlay work. Artisans set small pieces of bone or brass tightly into the wooden ground to form complex patterns across the entire surface. This specific style of ornamentation covers octagonal tables, pedestal tables, and occasional furniture from the late nineteenth century. The precision of the inlay work distinguishes these items from plain carved regional furniture.

What woods were used for these tables?

Maker workshops relied heavily on dense tropical hardwoods available locally, including teak, padauk, and rosewood. These timbers provided the necessary weight and stability for deep relief carving and sustained intricate hand shaping. Padauk and rosewood offer distinct reddish and dark brown tones that aged well under traditional finishes. The natural oils in teak also made these tables resilient in various climates.

How do I care for inlaid wooden tables?

Maintenance involves keeping wooden surfaces clean using dry cloths and avoiding excessive moisture that might affect the timber. Natural waxes can be applied sparingly to nourish dense hardwoods like teak and padauk without harming the grain. Inlaid components require gentle handling to prevent loosening of the brass or bone elements set into the wood. Placing tables away from direct heat sources helps preserve the structural stability of the joints.

Are these tables suitable for modern rooms?

Side tables, coffee tables, and occasional pieces fit easily into contemporary living spaces as functional accent furniture. Their compact dimensions allow them to serve beside seating areas or display decorative objects. The varied forms, from circular tilt-top tables to octagonal stands, provide flexible options for different room layouts. Solid timber construction ensures they remain practical for daily household use.

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A colonial indian wooden table brings dense timber carving and regional craftsmanship directly into a room.

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19th Century Anglo Indian Padauk Side Table - Leaf Design

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Large 19th Century Anglo Indian Padauk Side Table - Leaf Design

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19th C Burmese Carved Padouk Side Table

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19th C Anglo Indian Elephant Table

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Nineteenth Century Anglo Indian Table

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An Indian Oval Inlaid Table Circa 1930

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1900 - 1920

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Anglo-indian Carved Side Table C.1920

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Anglo-indian Rosewood Chess Top Table

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Nineteenth Century Indian Low Table

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19th C., Carved Hardwood, Elephant Head Table (Anglo-indian)

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19th C., Carved Hardwood, Elephant Head Table (Anglo-indian)

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The listings span the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, featuring distinct regional styles such as Anglo-Indian, Anglo-Burmese, and Hoshiarpur work.

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Anglo Indian Hoshiapur Octagonal Table

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Late 19th Century Burmese Two Tier Side Table

1900 - 1920

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Late 19th Century Burmese Two Tier Side Table

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Indian Table

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Mid 19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk Circular Tilt Top Occasional Table, Probably from the Bombay Region

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1900 - 1920

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Fine Indian Peacock Table

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A Bombay Presidency Teak Octagonal and Rectangular Elephant Table Circa 1890

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A Bombay Presidency Teak Octagonal and Rectangular Elephant Table Circa 1890

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Colonial Indian Wooden Table

19th Century Anglo Indian Padauk Side Table - Leaf Design

Large 19th Century Anglo Indian Padauk Side Table - Leaf Design

19th C Burmese Carved Padouk Side Table

19th C Anglo Indian Elephant Table

Nineteenth Century Anglo Indian Table

An Indian Oval Inlaid Table Circa 1930

Anglo-indian Carved Side Table C.1920

Anglo-indian Rosewood Chess Top Table

Nineteenth Century Indian Low Table

19th C., Carved Hardwood, Elephant Head Table (Anglo-indian)

Anglo Indian Hoshiapur Octagonal Table

Late 19th Century Burmese Two Tier Side Table

Indian Table

Mid 19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk Circular Tilt Top Occasional Table, Probably from the Bombay Region

Fine Indian Peacock Table

A Bombay Presidency Teak Octagonal and Rectangular Elephant Table Circa 1890

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