What is an elephant table used for?

These pieces serve as occasional side tables or plant stands within domestic spaces. Their sturdy timber construction allows them to hold lamps, decorative objects, or small plants securely.

How old are these tables?

The available pieces date primarily from the nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Stylistic markers and colonial trade periods help narrow down the exact decade of manufacture.

What wood are they made from?

Carvers utilised dense regional timbers including teak, rosewood, and general ebonised hardwood. These heavy woods provided the structural strength needed for detailed zoomorphic legs.

Where were they made?

Production centred in colonial workshops across India, Burma, and China during periods of British influence. Local artisans adapted traditional motifs to suit European domestic tastes.