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Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table

19th century
Sold 1 September 2025 · FB Antiques
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Victorian Burr Walnut Shaped Top Fold-Over Games / Centre Table

Item Code: EL12/745

Circa 1860

A superb quality mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut fold-over games table, crafted with exceptional attention to detail and striking decorative appeal. The table features a beautifully figured burr walnut veneered top with a shaped outline, opening to reveal a hand-dyed leather hide playing surface. Supported on a finely carved and pierced quadruple leg base with ornate scrolling detail, central finial, and castors for ease of movement.

The rich patina and flowing curves of the design reflect the opulence of the high Victorian period, making this table equally suited as a games table, side table, or elegant centrepiece.

Key Features:

* Beautifully figured burr walnut veneered top

* Shaped fold-over design with hand-dyed leather hide playing surface

* Profusely carved and pierced quatreform base

* Rich colour and patina throughout

* Castors for ease of movement

* Excellent quality and very good condition for age

Dimensions (closed):

Width: 98 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Height: 75 cm

Dimensions (open):

Width: 98 cm

Depth: 92 cm

Height: 73 cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159447
Dealers Internal Reference
EL12/745
Description
Victorian Burr Walnut Shaped Top Fold-Over Games / Centre Table

Item Code: EL12/745

Circa 1860

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A superb quality mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut fold-over games table, crafted with exceptional attention to detail and striking decorative appeal.
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The table features a beautifully figured burr walnut veneered top with a shaped outline, opening to reveal a hand-dyed leather hide playing surface. Supported on a finely carved and pierced quadruple leg base with ornate scrolling detail, central finial, and castors for ease of movement.

fig 1. A serpentine-fronted Victorian burr walnut card table featuring a carved central pillar, scrolled legs with brass castors, and a rich brown polished wood finish.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table

The rich patina and flowing curves of the design reflect the opulence of the high Victorian period, making this table equally suited as a games table, side table, or elegant centrepiece.

Key Features:

Beautifully figured burr walnut veneered top

fig 2. A serpentine-fronted Victorian burr walnut card table featuring a carved central pillar, scrolled legs with brass castors, and a rich brown polished wood finish.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table

Shaped fold-over design with hand-dyed leather hide playing surface

Profusely carved and pierced quatreform base

Rich colour and patina throughout

Castors for ease of movement

Excellent quality and very good condition for age

Dimensions (closed):

Width: 98 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Height: 75 cm

Dimensions (open):

Width: 98 cm

Depth: 92 cm

Height: 73 cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table to the Victorian era.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159447
Dealers Internal Ref
EL12/745
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Archive I A serpentine-fronted Victorian burr walnut card table featuring a carved central pillar, scrolled legs with brass castors, and a rich brown polished wood finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table

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A serpentine-fronted Victorian burr walnut card table featuring a carved central pillar, scrolled legs with brass castors, and a rich brown polished wood finish.
Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table
Ref: SA1159447
A serpentine-fronted Victorian burr walnut card table featuring a carved central pillar, scrolled legs with brass castors, and a rich brown polished wood finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCard Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine edge, Carved pillar, Scrolled cabriole legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Victorian card tables gained immense popularity during the 19th century as social gatherings and parlour games became central to middle-class and aristocratic entertainment. These multifunctional pieces were designed to fold away neatly when not in use and were deployed for card games, chess, and conversation.

These tables were typically constructed using a carcase of secondary timbers such as pine or mahogany, veneered with highly figured burr walnut to create striking decorative patterns on the top. Traditional joinery, hand-carved solid walnut supports, and brass castors were standard construction features of the period.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut screws or early machine screws, and natural ageing of the timber and polish, known as patina. The underside and interior often reveal hand-finished secondary woods, while the veneer should show natural variations and subtle crazing rather than uniform synthetic perfection.

A historical folding table works exceptionally well in contemporary spaces when paired with minimalist seating or used as a console against a plain wall to highlight the rich wood grain. Its dual functionality allows it to serve as a display surface for lamps and ceramics or opened up for entertaining.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent the walnut veneer from drying and cracking. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of appropriate beeswax helps maintain the natural lustre without damaging the historic finish.
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