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( Above photo - Islamic Side Table Moorish Damascan Furniture Interiors 1870 )
Damascan side tables are elegant, beautiful furniture pieces for decorating and furnishing your home. Having originated in the middle-east, these tables have oriental decorative patterns. But not many people know about these side tables. Even those who know about them may not understand everything about them.
While designers aping Middle Eastern design made some Damascan side tables in England while others made in Syria and transported to the UK. Regardless of their place of origin, these furniture pieces have a distinct Moorish look. What do you know about these side tables? Are they worth buying?
This article seeks to describe Damascan side tables to help know what to look for when purchasing one. Read on for more information!
Most of the available damascan side tables were created from mid-to-the-end of the 19th century. Therefore, you’ll likely find items that are marked to have been designed and produced in 1860, 1870, 1880, or 1890. That makes them some of the most valuable antique side tables you can ever purchase for your home or office.
Damascan side tables are mostly up to 19 inches long. That makes them great for use in your home, including the living room and bedroom. Some of these side tables may have a round-shaped top while others have octagonal-shaped tops. That makes them extremely unique compared to other types of side tables. Plus, some of these tables were created in the Chic Style with square tops.
( Above photo - Damascan Side Table Octagonal Arabic Interiors Inlay )
At the time when these tables were made, hardwood was the most popular materials. Thus, these side tables are likely to have been made using mahogany, rosewood, zebrawood, willow, walnut, firewood, and other types of hardwood. Materials used to create inlays included bone, spool, brass, pearl, and copper.
The typical Damascan side table has intricate decorations, including ornate foliate designs, Arabic calligraphy, and complex geometric inlays. They have a unique Moorish look that makes it one of the best ways you can decorate your home.
Damascan side tables had fine veneers and inlays of mother of pearl. Created during the Victorian period, the major influences of their design were excursions by westerners to the Middle East. They represent the best of the Moorish influence on European furniture design.
The number and type of legs on a Damascan side table depended on the design. Mostly, octagonal side tables had up to eight legs. Tables with round tabletops had column supports with tripod feet. While some square-topped side tables had four legs, others had column supports or eight legs.
( Above photo - Arabic Side Table Damascan Inlay )
Damascan side tables are highly decorative. Decorated with intricate Arabic calligraphy, geometric shapes, and folate forms, they are elegant and great for improving your home’s interior design. They can fit virtually anywhere inside your home. Besides, these can act as normal side tables for holding items in the living room and bedroom. Luckily, they are available in our online gallery. So, don’t hesitate to check them out.
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