Or would you prefer something more boho - painted wooden floors, say, with the odd decorative piece thrown in?

The rosewood used gives the table a beautiful, pink lustre, the ornate legs make it a wonderful decorative piece and the intricate brass inlay reflects the excellent workmanship.

They may be used as a decorative piece as well.

While often serving humble purposes, such as to hold a candlestick or vase, the guridon could be a high-style decorative piece of court furniture.

The piece eventually morphed into a decorative piece on its own.