Late 19th Century Antique Tortoise Bamboo Accent Table

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An antique 'all-over' tortoise pattern bamboo side table from South Asia. A distinctive and soulful piece that is well crafted. … Read more An antique 'all-over' tortoise pattern bamboo side table from South Asia. A distinctive and soulful piece that is well crafted. The 'tortoised bamboo' in furniture is sought after, yet harder to find. It's more common to find plain brown bamboo, produced in Europe. The color palette here is in tonal browns and tan, with the slightest hint of orange undertones. The extra shelf adds sturdiness to the table. This piece has a warm rich patina with a low luster. A great appeal of these bamboo pieces is their design flexibility -- working well in a range of interiors from tradition to transitional and modern. This is a terrific find! See less