12/24/2023 0 Comments Indian coffee tables![]() Indonesia consists of thousands of distinct native ethnic and hundreds of linguistic groups, with Javanese being the largest. However, it was not until 1949 that the Dutch recognised Indonesia's sovereignty following an armed and diplomatic conflict between the two. The concept of "Indonesia" as a nation-state emerged in the early 20th century, culminating later in the proclamation of Indonesian Independence in 1945. Although the Portuguese, the French and British also ruled at some point, the Dutch were the foremost colonial power for much of their presence in the archipelago. Sunni traders and Sufi scholars brought Islam, while Christianity was spread by Europeans. Local rulers gradually absorbed foreign influences from the early centuries, and Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished. The Indonesian archipelago has been a valuable region for trade since at least the 7th century when Srivijaya and later Majapahit traded with entities from mainland China and the Indian subcontinent. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support one of the world's highest levels of biodiversity. Indonesia shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and the eastern part of Malaysia, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Palau, and India ( Andaman and Nicobar Islands). The country's capital, Jakarta, is the world's second-most populous urban area. It has 37 provinces, of which eight have special status. Indonesia is a presidential republic with an elected legislature. Java, the world's most populous island, is home to more than half of the country's population. With over 275 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth-most populous country and the most populous Muslim-majority country. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and the 14th-largest country by area, at 1,904,569 square kilometres (735,358 square miles). It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. Age appropriate wear and maintenance.Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. With its dark patina and skillful décor, this Indian vintage coffee table will bring an elegant presence to any living room or patio.Ĭondition: Wear consistent with age and use. ![]() Adorned with petite flowers on the inside, the legs witness the abundance of décor that marks this table featured in our coffee tables and bed tables collection. The apron, echoing the floral arabesques, is scalloped on all sides and visually connects the four cabriole legs with claw feet to one another. Created in India during the midcentury period, this coffee table features a rectangular top adorned with delicate embossed floral patterns, surrounded by a lively scrollwork of foliage and accented with a twisted ribbon-style rim. Framed Art, Prints, Paintings & MirrorsĪn Indian vintage metal coffee table from the mid 20th century, with embossed design created with metal dyes, floral motifs and cabriole legs.
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