Description
This substantial bench is modeled after a traditional elephant howdah, the ceremonial seat carried atop an elephant's back. Made in Thailand from solid teak, it combines a spindle-gallery back with a scalloped upper rail, turned finials, and deeply carved side panels with bird and foliate motifs. The base is the real showstopper, with dramatically swept and stacked bentwood legs in an X-frame configuration that give the piece an unmistakable sculptural presence. It is marked "Made in Thailand" on the underside.
The piece measures 60 inches wide by 26.5 inches deep by 31.75 inches tall, with a seat height of 16.75 inches and arm height of 27.25 inches. Condition is good vintage with some sun fading and general wear throughout consistent with age. Please see all available photographs and consider them as part of the item description.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition is good vintage with some sun fading and general wear throughout consistent with age. Please see all available photographs and consider them as part of the item description.
Origin:
Thailand
Materials & Techniques:
Teak
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
The piece measures 60 inches wide by 26.5 inches deep by 31.75 inches tall, with a seat height of 16.75 inches and arm height of 27.25 inches. Condition is good vintage with some sun fading and general wear throughout consistent with age. Please see all available photographs and consider them as part of the item description.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition is good vintage with some sun fading and general wear throughout consistent with age. Please see all available photographs and consider them as part of the item description.
Origin:
Thailand
Materials & Techniques:
Teak
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition is good vintage with some sun fading and general wear throughout consistent with age. Please see all available photographs and consider them as part of the item description.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
31.75 x 60 x 26.5 in
Vintage Solid Teak Thai Carved Elephant Howdah Bench / Loveseat
Estimate $2,000-$5,990
Starting Price
$700
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