{"product_id":"mid-century-tribal-nupe-table","title":"Mid-Century Tribal Nupe Table","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant 13-inch high table is a rare and exceptional example of the woodworking traditions of the Nupe people from the Middle Niger region of Nigeria. While the Nupe are world-renowned for their minimalist, multi-legged stools, a painted and relief-carved piece of this caliber is a significant discovery. Traditionally, such tables were prestigious household objects, used for daily tasks or as elevated surfaces for important vessels, with the colorful pigments often added for special ceremonies or to denote high social standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Details: Carved from a single block of indigenous hardwood, this table features a \"dished\" top adorned with intricate, hand-etched geometric patterns. What sets this piece apart is its stunning original polychrome finish—a rich palette of forest green, deep crimson, and ochre yellow, accented with hand-painted \"wave\" motifs on each of its four tapered legs. The weathered, \"dry\" patina of the paint confirms its authentic mid-20th-century origin, showing beautiful age-related wear that allows the dark grain of the underlying timber to peek through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling It: With its 18-inch length and low 13-inch profile, this table is a masterclass in global-inspired accent furniture. It serves as a perfect sculptural \"stage\" for a collection of art books, a vintage bronze deity, or a single botanical arrangement. Its bold colors and primitive silhouette make it a standout piece for a Modern Primitive or Eclectic interior, providing a necessary pop of warmth and history. Place it as a low-profile side table next to a linen floor cushion or use it to ground a corner vignette in a sunroom or primary suite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Mid 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 18\"(L) x 16“(D) x 13“(H) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Hand-Carved Monoxylous Hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Multi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Features: Hand-painted geometric legs; relief-carved top; authentic weathered patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Culture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNupe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNigeria, West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Excellent antique condition with historic paint wear that enhances its provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49606016532717,"sku":"IMG_9345","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_9345_5c15b760-d480-4357-8697-9a24ccdc802e.jpg?v=1773433394","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/mid-century-tribal-nupe-table","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}