Asian Howdah Table with Iron Fittings

Asian howdah is crafted from hardwood and heavy iron to create a platform to be carried on the back of an elephant. Strikingly exotic, it can be used as a table or display platform with undeniable character and worldly appeal. 

“A howdah, derived from the Arabic (hawdaj), which means “bed carried by a camel”, is a carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant, or occasionally some other animal such as a camel, used most often in the past to carry wealthy people during progresses or processions, hunting or in warfare. It was also a symbol of wealth for the owner and as a result might be elaborately decorated, even with expensive gemstones.”

This howdah is just one of hundreds of pieces of furniture that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection