Carwed Wood Side Table, Nagina Workshops

This rare and precious Nagina side table is composed of an octagonal top, a twisted barrel and a tripod base. This carved wooden piece of furniture is decorated with geometric and floral motifs. This furniture was made at the end of the 19th century in the town of Nagina, then known for its cabinet making workshops. This type of object executed by Muslims has an abstract ornamental repertoire, typical of a great sobriety of Nagina’s production. In addition to its exceptional decoration, it is important to note the twisted movement of the barrel, which is extremely complex to achieve from a technical point of view. This effect gives a dynamic dimension to the work, which once again proves the exception and rarity of this table.