Antique Mahogany Card Table 19th Century

Name: A 19th Century Mahogany Card Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1088842
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectGames Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFold-over swivel top, Central turned column, Concave quadruped base, Canted corners
SizeH 76.2 cm (30 in) x W 91.4 cm (36 in) x D 45.7 cm (18 in)

A 19th-century Regency card table in warm brown flame mahogany displays a fold-over swivel top with canted corners, a central turned column stem, and a concave quadruped base fitted with bun feet. The timber exhibits rich natural grain patterns across the rectangular top and apron, supported by a sturdy pedestal resting on four outward-curving legs. Practical dimensions are 76.2 cm high, 91.4 cm wide, and 45.7 cm deep when closed. Positioned beside the front door, this versatile occasional furniture piece serves well as a console surface for daily items or a decorative accent piece in an entrance hall, living room, or study. The grand Regency design suits traditional and classic interiors alike, offering a compact footprint that fits neatly against walls while providing a functional tabletop surface for practical everyday home use.

FAQs

A 19th-century mahogany card table is a specialised piece of occasional furniture designed with a hinged or swivel top that opens to reveal a surface intended for card games. These tables typically feature a compact footprint when closed, allowing them to serve as wall consoles or hall tables when not in active use.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised solid mahogany and rich flame mahogany veneers laid over secondary timbers such as oak or pine. The tops often pivot on a central swivel mechanism, opening to expose a baize-lined interior playing surface and a concealed storage compartment within the frieze.

Authentic pieces from these eras showcase distinctive design elements such as heavy turned central columns, concave quadruped platform bases, and turned bun or scroll feet. Original brass piano hinges, hand-cut dovetail joints on internal compartments, and authentic wear on the underside of the swivel mechanism also signal period authenticity.

In contemporary interiors, these tables function exceptionally well as compact hall console tables, placed against a wall beneath a framed mirror or artwork. The rich mahogany tone creates a grounding contrast when paired with modern ceramic accessories, lamps, or sculptural greenery.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting or wood movement, and brush the baize surface gently with a soft brush if exposed.

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