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Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table

19th century
Description

Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table.

The Oval Top of This Table Features Fantastic Burr Walnut Timbers and a Burr Walnut Frieze.

The Quatrefoil Base Having Carved Shaped Legs and a Carved Column.

The Table Tilts for Ease of Storage.

1. Origin of the Name "Loo"

The name comes from the card game "Loo" (also known as "Lanterloo"), a gambling game that was fashionable during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These tables were designed specifically for playing cards and social games, and were often called "loo tables" regardless of whether they were used for Loo or other games.

2. Design Features

Typically round or oval with a tilt-top mechanism, allowing the tabletop to be flipped vertically for easy storage.

Made from mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often with decorative inlays or veneers.

Mounted on a central pedestal base with carved feet, often on casters.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 56" (142cm)

Depth 40" (102cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Loo Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182505
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PP106-16
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Description
Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table.

The Oval Top of This Table Features Fantastic Burr Walnut Timbers and a Burr Walnut Frieze.

The Quatrefoil Base Having Carved Shaped Legs and a Carved Column.

The Table Tilts for Ease of Storage.

fig 1. A Victorian oval burr walnut loo table with its top tilted vertically, showing a symmetrical grain pattern above a carved pedestal base.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table

1. Origin of the Name "Loo"

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The name comes from the card game "Loo" (also known as "Lanterloo"), a gambling game that was fashionable during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Philip Hunt Antiques

These tables were designed specifically for playing cards and social games, and were often called "loo tables" regardless of whether they were used for Loo or other games.

fig 2. A Victorian oval burr walnut loo table with its top tilted vertically, showing a symmetrical grain pattern above a carved pedestal base.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table

2. Design Features

Typically round or oval with a tilt-top mechanism, allowing the tabletop to be flipped vertically for easy storage.

Made from mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often with decorative inlays or veneers.

Mounted on a central pedestal base with carved feet, often on casters.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 56" (142cm)

Depth 40" (102cm)

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Loo Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182505
Dealers Internal Ref
PP106-16
Philip Hunt Antiques
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A Victorian oval burr walnut loo table with its top tilted vertically, showing a symmetrical grain pattern above a carved pedestal base.
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A loo table is a type of table originally designed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for playing the popular card game lanterloo or loo. They typically feature an oval or round top mounted on a tilting pedestal base, allowing the table to be stored vertically against a wall when not in use.

Victorian loo tables were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently featuring decorative veneers like burr walnut. The base structures utilised turned pedestals, carved cabriole legs, and brass castors, joined with standard period fittings.

Authentic Victorian examples feature original tilt-top brass catch mechanisms, hand-cut screws, and book-matched burr walnut veneers applied over a solid timber substrate. Natural wood oxidisation, historic wear to the base, and period ceramic or brass castors further confirm authenticity.

A Victorian loo table functions effectively as a focal centrepiece in an entryway, a compact dining table in an alcove, or an accent table in a living room. Combining the patterned timber grain with streamlined modern seating creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and contemporary design.

Position the table away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the veneer from lifting or fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber and timber finish.
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