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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Chess/lamp Table
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Chess/lamp Table

19th century
Sold 21 November 2025 · London City Antiques
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A fine Victorian burr walnut and inlaid chess table of elegant scalloped form. The beautifully figured walnut top features a central inlaid chessboard with alternating squares of satinwood and ebonised veneers bordered by fine marquetry scrollwork and oval cartouches.

The top is supported on a finely carved turned column with acanthus leaf detail leading to a triform base with bold, scrolling legs of rich colour and patina. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and decorative form are characteristic of quality mid-19th-century cabinetmaking.

Date: Circa 1860

Period: Victorian

Wood: Burr walnut, satinwood, and ebonised inlay

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Rich colour and fine polish; minor age-related marks consistent with use.

Dimensions:

Height: 67 cm (26.4 in)

Width: 52 cm (20.5 in)

Depth: 52 cm (20.5 in)

A charming and highly decorative piece — ideal as a chess, card table, lamp or occasional table, or refined accent piece in a drawing room or study.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174205
Dealers Internal Reference
2889
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A fine Victorian burr walnut and inlaid chess table of elegant scalloped form.
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The beautifully figured walnut top features a central inlaid chessboard with alternating squares of satinwood and ebonised veneers bordered by fine marquetry scrollwork and oval cartouches.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut games table featuring an inlaid chess board top, a scalloped edge, and a carved tripod pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Chess/lamp Table

The top is supported on a finely carved turned column with acanthus leaf detail leading to a triform base with bold, scrolling legs of rich colour and patina. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and decorative form are characteristic of quality mid-19th-century cabinetmaking.

fig 2. An antique Victorian walnut games table featuring an inlaid chess board top, a scalloped edge, and a carved tripod pedestal base.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Chess/lamp Table

Date: Circa 1860

Period: Victorian

Wood: Burr walnut, satinwood, and ebonised inlay

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Rich colour and fine polish; minor age-related marks consistent with use.

Dimensions:

fig 3. An antique Victorian walnut games table featuring an inlaid chess board top, a scalloped edge, and a carved tripod pedestal base.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Chess/lamp Table

Height: 67 cm (26.4 in)

Width: 52 cm (20.5 in)

Depth: 52 cm (20.5 in)

A charming and highly decorative piece — ideal as a chess, card table, lamp or occasional table, or refined accent piece in a drawing room or study.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174205
Dealers Internal Ref
2889
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian walnut games table featuring an inlaid chess board top, a scalloped edge, and a carved tripod pedestal base.
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Chess/Lamp Table
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr walnut, walnut, assorted hardwoods
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid chess board, Scalloped edge, Carved central pedestal, Tripod cabriole legs
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Preserve burr walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying pure beeswax to maintain the finish.

An antique games table can serve as a focal point in a living room or study by pairing it with minimalist seating to create contrast, or using its surface to display a table lamp and small decorative objects.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional joinery, natural timber shrinkage, hand-applied French polish, and period-appropriate wear patterns on the underside and feet.

These tables were typically constructed using a supportive softwood or hardwood secondary timber, faced with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring contrasting wood inlays like boxwood and ebony.

Victorian games tables gained immense popularity during the 19th century as parlour games became a central feature of middle-class social entertainment, combining decorative craftsmanship with functional utility.
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