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Victorian Rosewood Fold-over Games Table
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Victorian Rosewood Fold-over Games Table

19th century
Description

A beautifully crafted Victorian card table in richly figured rosewood, offered in excellent antique condition. The fold-over top rotates to reveal a hidden storage compartment and opens to a vibrant green baize playing surface, extending to 90.5cm. Supported by a tapered column with a carved collar and quadroform base with paw feet, it combines sculptural elegance with practicality. Minor age-related imperfections enhance its warm patina and 19th-century charm. A versatile piece that transitions effortlessly from console to games table. This is a piece that not only elevates a space but also carries with it the charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

When opened the table measures 72cm x 90.5cm x 91.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Games Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168649
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3898
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Description
A beautifully crafted Victorian card table in richly figured rosewood, offered in excellent antique condition.
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The fold-over top rotates to reveal a hidden storage compartment and opens to a vibrant green baize playing surface, extending to 90.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

5cm. Supported by a tapered column with a carved collar and quadroform base with paw feet, it combines sculptural elegance with practicality. Minor age-related imperfections enhance its warm patina and 19th-century charm. A versatile piece that transitions effortlessly from console to games table. This is a piece that not only elevates a space but also carries with it the charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

When opened the table measures 72cm x 90.5cm x 91.5cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Games Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168649
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3898
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A Victorian rosewood fold-over games table featuring a polished rectangular top, turned carved pedestal stem, and a quadripartite plinth base with carved claw feet.
Victorian Rosewood Fold-Over Games Table
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A Victorian rosewood fold-over games table featuring a polished rectangular top, turned carved pedestal stem, and a quadripartite plinth base with carved claw feet.
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  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFold-over top, Turned pedestal stem, Acanthus leaf carving, Carved claw feet
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Victorian games table is constructed from dark brown rosewood with a polished finish and a rich wood grain. The rectangular fold-over top sits above a skirt with a decorative carved moulding along the lower edge, resting on a central turned pedestal stem decorated with acanthus leaf carving at the base. The support structure finishes in a quadripartite plinth base with detailed carved claw feet. The table measures 74 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. In a modern interior, this versatile piece serves well as a console in a hallway or beside a front door, or functions as a compact game table when opened in a living room or gentleman's library. The folding mechanism rotates to reveal concealed storage beneath the top, allowing the surface to double its usable area for activities.

FAQs

A Victorian fold-over games table is a 19th-century accent table designed with a swivelling, hinged top that opens to double its surface area, traditionally used for playing card and board games in social drawing rooms.

These tables were commonly crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, featuring veneer finishes, brass swivel mechanisms, and interior playing surfaces lined with baize or felt.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature hand-carved pedestal details such as acanthus leaf motifs, quadform plinth bases, concealed storage compartments under the swivel top, and historical wear patterns along the folding hinges.

When closed, the table serves as a hall console or side table against a wall; when opened, it creates a dedicated gaming or display surface within a living area or library.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to protect the rosewood veneer, alongside regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax polish.
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