"My favorite pieces are the Ashanti stools, or throne ottomans, which I craft with my own designs."
"My name is Raphat Asigbey and I am a woodcarver. I was born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1981. My friends describe me as respectful, calm and... read more
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Accent Tables
The Accent Table has long occupied a unique place in every home. These tables serve many purposes, everything from a simple place to put those small knick knacks, to coffee tables that become the focus of the family room.
Over the years, artisans worldwide have put their own individual stamp on these indispensible pieces of home furnishing. Artisans like Ghana’s George Obeng who creates unique tables reflecting the everyday life of his native country. George defied his family’s wish that he become a printer and went on to study sculpture in 1972 and now works in Mahogany and Ebony to create stunning end tables that have given this local West African artist a world-wide reputation.
Accent tables hand-crafted of everything from leather, brass, glass and steel from Mexico and Central America round out this one-of–a-kind collection of the artisan’s craft. A collection of accent tables that will not only add a unique, functional touch to any home, but create a beautiful, hand-crafted heirloom for years to come.
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