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Small Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Top Table
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Small Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Top Table

19th century
Sold 11 February 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A charming small antique Victorian burr walnut wine table or lamp table with a chess top dating from circa 1870. Featuring a well-figured octagonal top inlaid with chessboard and marquetry detailing with ebonised edge. It stands on four square turned legs with ebonised detailing, joined by an under-tier (ideal for holding chess pieces). With good colour and patina, this wonderful elegant table would make a great lamp table in a living room or hall as well a great chess table.

Construction/Wood:

Burr walnut, Walnut, exotic wood inlay

Condition Report:

Good original condition, with good colour and patina. With wear and marks commensurate with age. Some slight loss of veneer near marquetry inlay on top.

Dimensions:

Height: 66cm

Top Width: 52cm

Top Depth: 52cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122992
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Description
A charming small antique Victorian burr walnut wine table or lamp table with a chess top dating from circa 1870.
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Featuring a well-figured octagonal top inlaid with chessboard and marquetry detailing with ebonised edge.
Antique Furniture Direct

It stands on four square turned legs with ebonised detailing, joined by an under-tier (ideal for holding chess pieces). With good colour and patina, this wonderful elegant table would make a great lamp table in a living room or hall as well a great chess table.

fig 1. An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier.
fig 1. Small Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Top Table

Construction/Wood:

Burr walnut, Walnut, exotic wood inlay

Condition Report:

Good original condition, with good colour and patina. With wear and marks commensurate with age. Some slight loss of veneer near marquetry inlay on top.

Dimensions:

Height: 66cm

Top Width: 52cm

Top Depth: 52cm

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122992
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Archive I An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Top Table

Archive II An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View II
Archive III An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View III
Archive IV An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View IV
Archive V An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View V
Archive VI An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View IX
Archive X An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View X
Archive XI An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View XI
Archive XII An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View XII
Archive XIII An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier. View XIII
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An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier.
Small Victorian Burr walnut Chess Top Table
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An octagonal Victorian burr walnut chess table featuring an inlaid marquetry top with alternating light and dark squares, supported by a turned central column and scrolled tripod legs with a lower undertier.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal top, Inlaid chess board, Turned column, Scrolled tripod base
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Victorian chess tables gained popularity during the 19th century as parlour games became a favoured social pastime among the middle and upper classes, combining decorative appeal with functional entertainment.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense secondary hardwoods like mahogany or pine as a structural base, veneered with highly figured burr walnut and accented with geometric marquetry or contrasting light and dark woods for the chess board squares.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-cut veneer work, traditional French polish finishes, and age-related patina such as fine micro-crazing and minor surface oxidisation on the wood.

An antique games table functions effectively as an accent piece in a living room or study, paired with contemporary seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new design elements.

To preserve the delicate veneer, keep the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading, and clean only with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes or excessive moisture.
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