{"product_id":"19th-century-anglo-indian-folding-campaign-table","title":"19th Century Anglo-Indian Folding Campaign Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely carved Anglo-Indian folding table in richly patinated padouk, dating to the late 19th century. The removable top above an intricate pierced jali-work frieze of scrolling foliate ornament and Moorish arches, the entire structure collapsing flat through a hinged folding framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining the portability associated with traditional campaign furniture with the dense openwork carving of Victorian Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, the piece possesses an unusually architectural quality, allowing light and shadow to move through the carving in a manner reminiscent of Mughal jali screens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe removable top is particularly striking, deeply carved with interlacing vines and geometric floral ornament centred by a stylised rosette, displaying strong Indo-Islamic influence throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted in padouk, a dense tropical hardwood prized for its durability and ability to withstand exceptionally fine carving, now with a deep darkened surface patina and warmer reddish undertones visible beneath the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of folding campaign construction and exceptionally refined pierced carving gives the piece a character that feels far more sculptural than purely functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndia, circa 1880–1900.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e80 x 61 x 53cm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Treasure Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58200375558525,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9801\/9304\/files\/07B596E6-1606-4AD4-BEBA-08C6C87E563E.jpg?v=1779523458","url":"https:\/\/michaeltreasureantiques.com\/products\/19th-century-anglo-indian-folding-campaign-table","provider":"Michael Treasure Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}