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Antique Syrian Moorish Games Table
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Antique Syrian Moorish Games Table

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 September 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A stunning Moorish" Damascus" marquetry games table for cards, chess, draughts and backgammon with a few inlaid counters. The top lifts to reveal a green baised inset playing surface which also lifts to the backgammon board with the chess board to the reverse. Raised on serpentine shaped legs with joining cross stretchers. The whole profusely inlaid overall with geometric designs in boxwood, ebony, mother of pearl, olive and various other exotic woods. Condition- Good with one or two minor old repairs. Dimensions:- Height…33.25’’/ 84cm. Width…32’’/ 81.5cm. Depth…16.5’’/ 42cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Syrian Intarsia Games Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124963
Dealers Internal Reference
24664
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Description
A stunning Moorish" Damascus" marquetry games table for cards, chess, draughts and backgammon with a few inlaid counters.
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The top lifts to reveal a green baised inset playing surface which also lifts to the backgammon board with the chess board to the reverse.
John Howkins Antiques

Raised on serpentine shaped legs with joining cross stretchers. The whole profusely inlaid overall with geometric designs in boxwood, ebony, mother of pearl, olive and various other exotic woods. Condition- Good with one or two minor old repairs. Dimensions:- Height…33.25’’/ 84cm. Width…32’’/ 81.5cm. Depth…16.5’’/ 42cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Syrian Intarsia Games Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124963
Dealers Internal Ref
24664
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular wooden games table with intricate geometric parquetry, mother-of-pearl inlay, and shaped cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Syrian Moorish Games Table

Archive II A rectangular wooden games table with intricate geometric parquetry, mother-of-pearl inlay, and shaped cabriole legs. View II
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 477
Items Sold 3,828
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A rectangular wooden games table with intricate geometric parquetry, mother-of-pearl inlay, and shaped cabriole legs.
Antique Syrian Moorish Games Table
Ref: SA1124963
A rectangular wooden games table with intricate geometric parquetry, mother-of-pearl inlay, and shaped cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSyrian Moorish
  • MaterialWalnut, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mixed Woods
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric parquetry, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Star mosaics, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 81.5 cm (32 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Syrian Moorish furniture is characterised by intricate geometric and floral patterns created through elaborate woodwork techniques, heavily influenced by Islamic art and craftsmanship from Damascus.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from native hardwoods such as walnut, apricot, or beech, meticulously assembled using tiny geometric wooden tiles, bone, and mother-of-pearl inlays.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut tesserae, natural ageing of the bone and mother-of-pearl, traditional joinery without modern fasteners, and subtle irregularities indicative of handcrafting.

Such a statement piece works best as a focal point in a neutral room, allowing the complex geometric patterns and craftsmanship to stand out without visual clutter.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent wood shrinkage, avoid direct sunlight to protect organic inlay materials, and clean gently with a soft, dry cloth without chemical polishes.
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