George II Card Table 18th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: 18th Century George II Games / Card Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1066464
Price: 2850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCard Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorge II
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Fold-over top, Frieze drawer
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This George II period card table belongs to the eighteenth century, fashioned from dark brown mahogany with brass hardware. The design includes a fold-over top, a central frieze drawer with a single brass handle, and four shapely cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The wood displays a warm polished timber tone, while the hardware consists of a shaped brass drop handle mounted on a backplate in the centre of the drawer front. The legs curve gracefully outward from the apron, ending in rounded pads resting on the floor. Overall, the table measures 74 cm high, 82 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. In a modern home, this piece suits a narrow wall space in a hallway, drawing room, or study. It functions as a decorative side table against a wall or opens up for social card games and entertainment. The traditional proportions allow it to fit comfortably in compact living areas without dominating the room layout, providing both surface utility and period character.

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A George II card table is an 18th-century piece of English furniture made during the reign of King George II (17271760), crafted specifically with a hinged fold-over top for playing cards and tabletop games.

These tables were primarily constructed from dense Cuban mahogany or walnut, using hand-cut dovetail joinery, secondary softwoods like pine or oak for interior framing, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic examples characteristically feature gentle cabriole legs ending in pad or slipper feet, hand-sawn wood construction on the underside, original iron fold-over hinges, and period-appropriate brass handles.

Position the table closed against a wall to serve as a narrow hall console, styling the top with contemporary table lamps, modern artwork, or decorative ceramics to create contrast.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting with a lint-free cloth, applying a clear beeswax polish twice a year, and placing the item away from direct heat radiators and damp exterior walls.

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