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1950's Indian Rosewood & Bone Inlay Coffee Table Bench Removable Legs Serving Tray

Chairish

$795

Crafted from richly figured rosewood with hand-cut bone inlay, the tabletop depicts a lively pastoral scene filled with shepherds, livestock, village homes, flowering trees, and birds in flight. Compared with many examples of this style, the artwork uses noticeably more color and a more elaborate narrative composition, creating a piece that rewards a closer look each time it is viewed. One of its most distinctive features is its ingenious construction. Each pair of legs attaches with a single hand-tightened wing nut, allowing the table to be assembled or disassembled in moments without tools. Once assembled, it is impressively rigid and sturdy. I have handled a number of Indian inlay tables over the years and have yet to encounter another with this particular removable-leg design. That versatility opens up a surprising range of uses. It works beautifully as: Small coffee table Accent or side table Decorative low table Plant display Entry bench or decorative bench Serving tray with the legs removed Wall-mounted decorative panel The rosewood itself deserves attention. The warm reddish-brown color and dramatic flowing grain are especially attractive along the turned legs and underside, giving the piece as much visual interest from below as from above. An unusually versatile and visually engaging example that combines craftsmanship, storytelling, and practical design in a way seldom found in similar vintage Indian inlay furniture. Dimensions 24" W 14" D 15" H Height with legs removed: approximately 2.5"

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