Late 20th Century Pair of Bone Marquetry Square Side Tables

Description

Pair of bone marquetry square side tables with circular open base. Bone inlay is a decorative technique that requires an … more Pair of bone marquetry square side tables with circular open base. Bone inlay is a decorative technique that requires an artisan to hand-carve pieces of bone into small shapes. They then embed those shapes into the surface of an object, such as furniture and homewares.
Bone shards were initially laid in designs that were simple and organic, but the practice eventually came to welcome complex geometric, floral, fishtail, and herringbone installations. less