Djembe Oak Console Table
Details
Treat your interior to the very best with the Djembe Oak Console Table. This unique console table features fluted legs and a curved top for a visually appealing silhouette that adds a modern touch to any space. Crafted from durable MDF for a piece that is both beautiful and lasting, this slim console table is incredibly versatile, fitting perfectly in an entryway, as a living room sofa table, or a desk in a home office. A perfect fit with the rest of the Djembe Collection, with the Djembe Oak Console Table the possibilities are endless.
Editors' Note
This piece is named for the djembe - a traditional drum of Mali. Numerous legends attend its creation, which is attributed to the Malinke people collectively, or to the Bamana, a royal subset of the Malinke, specifically. An ancient people, the Malinke are responsible for the foundation of the Mali Empire, which dominated large parts of West Africa under the leadership of several remarkable kings including its founder Sundiata Keita and the famed Mansa Musa, widely regarded as the wealthiest person in history. The drum is said to have originated during the time of Mali’s great power, crafted individually by blacksmiths, called Numu, who tailored each one to its specific drummer. Carved from a single log of hardwood, those who play the drum, known as djembefola, are present for any number of important ceremonies or occasions from baptisms to weddings and funerals. The instrument gained international acclaim in the 1950s through the work of musicians such as Fodeba Keita and Babatunde Olatunji. Keita's Les Ballet Africains toured the world as the national dance troupe of Guinea (formerly part of the Mali Empire). Similarly, Olatunji's 1960 release of Drums of Passion, an album of African drumming songs, was a watershed moment in the spread of African music to the world, selling over 5 million copies. The album featured djembe play by African American percussionist, Chief Bey, who performed and recorded with several other music legends throughout his career, including Cab Calloway, Art Blakey, Leontyne Price, Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte. Today the djembe is a common feature in the music of many nations and genres, appearing in jazz, rock, electronic and Hip Hop.
Details
Treat your interior to the very best with the Djembe Oak Console Table. This unique console table features fluted legs and a curved top for a visually appealing silhouette that adds a modern touch to any space. Crafted from durable MDF for a piece that is both beautiful and lasting, this slim console table is incredibly versatile, fitting perfectly in an entryway, as a living room sofa table, or a desk in a home office. A perfect fit with the rest of the Djembe Collection, with the Djembe Oak Console Table the possibilities are endless.
Editors' Note
This piece is named for the djembe - a traditional drum of Mali. Numerous legends attend its creation, which is attributed to the Malinke people collectively, or to the Bamana, a royal subset of the Malinke, specifically. An ancient people, the Malinke are responsible for the foundation of the Mali Empire, which dominated large parts of West Africa under the leadership of several remarkable kings including its founder Sundiata Keita and the famed Mansa Musa, widely regarded as the wealthiest person in history. The drum is said to have originated during the time of Mali’s great power, crafted individually by blacksmiths, called Numu, who tailored each one to its specific drummer. Carved from a single log of hardwood, those who play the drum, known as djembefola, are present for any number of important ceremonies or occasions from baptisms to weddings and funerals. The instrument gained international acclaim in the 1950s through the work of musicians such as Fodeba Keita and Babatunde Olatunji. Keita's Les Ballet Africains toured the world as the national dance troupe of Guinea (formerly part of the Mali Empire). Similarly, Olatunji's 1960 release of Drums of Passion, an album of African drumming songs, was a watershed moment in the spread of African music to the world, selling over 5 million copies. The album featured djembe play by African American percussionist, Chief Bey, who performed and recorded with several other music legends throughout his career, including Cab Calloway, Art Blakey, Leontyne Price, Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte. Today the djembe is a common feature in the music of many nations and genres, appearing in jazz, rock, electronic and Hip Hop.
Details
Treat your interior to the very best with the Djembe Oak Console Table. This unique console table features fluted legs and a curved top for a visually appealing silhouette that adds a modern touch to any space. Crafted from durable MDF for a piece that is both beautiful and lasting, this slim console table is incredibly versatile, fitting perfectly in an entryway, as a living room sofa table, or a desk in a home office. A perfect fit with the rest of the Djembe Collection, with the Djembe Oak Console Table the possibilities are endless.
Editors' Note
This piece is named for the djembe - a traditional drum of Mali. Numerous legends attend its creation, which is attributed to the Malinke people collectively, or to the Bamana, a royal subset of the Malinke, specifically. An ancient people, the Malinke are responsible for the foundation of the Mali Empire, which dominated large parts of West Africa under the leadership of several remarkable kings including its founder Sundiata Keita and the famed Mansa Musa, widely regarded as the wealthiest person in history. The drum is said to have originated during the time of Mali’s great power, crafted individually by blacksmiths, called Numu, who tailored each one to its specific drummer. Carved from a single log of hardwood, those who play the drum, known as djembefola, are present for any number of important ceremonies or occasions from baptisms to weddings and funerals. The instrument gained international acclaim in the 1950s through the work of musicians such as Fodeba Keita and Babatunde Olatunji. Keita's Les Ballet Africains toured the world as the national dance troupe of Guinea (formerly part of the Mali Empire). Similarly, Olatunji's 1960 release of Drums of Passion, an album of African drumming songs, was a watershed moment in the spread of African music to the world, selling over 5 million copies. The album featured djembe play by African American percussionist, Chief Bey, who performed and recorded with several other music legends throughout his career, including Cab Calloway, Art Blakey, Leontyne Price, Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte. Today the djembe is a common feature in the music of many nations and genres, appearing in jazz, rock, electronic and Hip Hop.
Additional Details
Single console table
Color: Oak
Material: MDF
Dimensions: 59.2" x 14.9" x 31.8"
Weight: 45.8 lbs
Easily assembled upon arrival
Made to order
Ships within the continental US in 3-4 weeks
