Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebonized Elephant Side Table

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Anglo-Indian Elephant Side Table with ebonized wood and bone tusks. The table is hand-carved entirely in the form of a … Read more Anglo-Indian Elephant Side Table with ebonized wood and bone tusks. The table is hand-carved entirely in the form of a standing elephant, rendered with remarkable attention to anatomical detail. The ebonized wood gives the piece a rich, dark patina that enhances the depth of the carving. The elephant's head, ears, and curled trunk are deeply carved, with bone-inlay tusks providing a striking contrast against the dark surface. The figure supports a round intricately carved floral and scrolled top. Resting on a platform base with four feet, the table is sturdy and visually dramatic, functioning equally as furniture and as a work of decorative art.
In today's modern interiors this elephant side table is ideal as a statement or accent table in living area, as a bedside table in globally inspired decor, a sculptural pedestal for a lamp, plant, or decorative object, or as a focal point in bohemian, maximalist, or colonial revival interiors. See less