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A William IV Rosewood Dropleaf Games Table
For sale by Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

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A William IV Rosewood Dropleaf Games Table

19th century
Description

Constructed from rosewood, the top bookmatched to showcase the striking grain, with a pair of hinged drop leaves to either side, the sliding central panel with a chess board to the reverse and revealing a leather embossed backgammon board, a single drawer with fitted box, supported on a single pillar, incurved platform base raised on carved lion paw feet.

English, circa 1830

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Rosewood Drop Leaf Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1169605
Dealers Internal Reference
10153
Dealers Notes

This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

We are also happy to arrange door to door shipping for any item to any destination in the UK or worldwide, please get in touch if you have any questions.

Description
Constructed from rosewood, the top bookmatched to showcase the striking grain, with a pair of hinged drop leaves to either side, the sliding central panel with a chess board to the reverse and revealing a leather embossed backgammon board, a single drawer with fitted box, supported on a single pillar, incurved platform base raised on carved lion paw feet.

English, circa 1830

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Rosewood Drop Leaf Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169605
Dealers Internal Ref
10153
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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Butchoff Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet.
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Archive I A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet.

A William IV Rosewood Dropleaf Games Table

Archive II A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet. View II
Archive III A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet. View III
Archive IV A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet. View IV
Archive V A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet. View V
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Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 020 7221 8174 or 07974 575 554
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154 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet.
A William IV Rosewood Dropleaf Games Table
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A William IV rosewood drop-leaf table with a fabric-covered work basket, U-shaped support, and carved claw feet.
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  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Mahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop-leaf top, U-shaped support, Carved claw feet, Upholstered work basket
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This William IV drop-leaf games table dates from the 19th century and is made of rosewood with a warm brown finish. The piece stands 74 cm high, 44.5 cm wide, and 39 cm deep, with a bookmatched top, hinged drop leaves, and a single drawer. Below the table body hangs an upholstered work basket in a pale patterned fabric, cradled within a U-shaped support. The central pillar features leaf carving above an incurved platform base, which terminates in carved lion paw feet with detailed toes. In a modern interior, this versatile piece functions well as an end-of-sofa table or occasional piece in a living room or study. The visible woodwork shows natural variations in tone and grain, alongside signs of age appropriate for an unrestored antique item. The compact proportions allow it to fit easily beside seating while providing surface space and enclosed storage.

FAQs

Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture bridges the Regency and early Victorian eras, featuring bold proportions, rich timber veneers such as rosewood and mahogany, and architectural carved detailing like acanthus leaves and lion claw feet.

These tables were typically built using solid mahogany cores faced with figured rosewood or walnut veneers, incorporating cast brass hardware and fabric-upholstered storage baskets or wells for needlework materials.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-carved U-shaped supports or central pedestals, solid timber drop-leaf rule joints, and original heavy quadform bases with carved feet.

Compact drop-leaf tables function as flexible side tables beside armchairs or sofas, offering adaptable surface space when the hinged leaves are raised or lowered.

Rosewood surfaces should be kept out of direct sunlight and away from central heating sources to prevent veneer cracking; regular polishing with natural beeswax helps protect the original finish.
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