Antique Late-19th-Century Indian Octagonal Teakwood Side Table | Hand-Carved Leaf & Grape Motif | Folding Base Design

Bring home the spirit of traditional Indian artistry with this Antique Octagonal Teakwood Side Table, a charming and collectible piece from the late 19th century. Finely hand-carved from solid teakwood, this intricately detailed table features a foliate design with flowing grapevines and floral scrollwork—symbols of abundance and hospitality in Indian decorative traditions.

✦ Artistic Craftsmanship & Historic Character

The top of this table is elegantly carved in an octagonal shape and centres around a circular medallion. Each of the folding legs features deep openwork carvings in a botanical style, lending visual lightness to the robust hardwood structure. The warm, time-worn surface and earthy teak grain reflect a rich patina developed over decades.

✦ Key Features:

• Authentic antique Indian side table, circa late 1800s
• Octagonal top with deeply hand-carved leaf and grapevine relief
• Folding tripod-style base with pierced floral panels
• Made from solid aged teakwood—durable, richly grained, and time-softened
• Traditionally used in havelis and colonial-era homes across North India
• Lightweight yet sturdy, making it ideal for small interiors, reading nooks, or balconies
• Aged patina and unique tool marks preserved, testifying to its handmade origins

✦ Cultural & Historical Context

This table echoes the decorative sensibilities of late 19th-century India, where wood carving flourished in regions like Gujarat and Rajasthan. The octagonal form, often reserved for ceremonial furniture, held symbolic value, while vine motifs connected the earthly to the divine—inviting both beauty and abundance into the home.

✦ Styling Tip

Pair it with a woven floor rug, a linen armchair, or a ceramic planter for a soulful interior look. Perfect beside a bed, window seat, or hallway as a conversation-starting accent piece that blends effortlessly into vintage, bohemian, or global-inspired spaces.

✦ Specifications

• Dimensions: Width: 44 cm | Height: 48 cm | Depth: 44 cm
• Material: Solid teakwood
• Era: Late 19th Century
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with aged wear consistent with time
• Origin: Kashmir, India

✦ Delivery & Collection

This item will be carefully hand-delivered across the UK. You’re also welcome to collect from our Regen Bespoke studio by appointment. Please get in touch for logistics or delivery quotes.

Exclusively available at Regen Bespoke – where functional antiques meet storytelling, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty.