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Antique George II Style Dual Action Mahogany Tea & Card Table
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Antique George II Style Dual Action Mahogany Tea & Card Table

19th century
Description

A handsome 19th-century George II style mahogany dual-action tea and card table, crafted with exceptional attention to form and detail. The table features dual action top, one opening to reveal a mahogany surface and another to a richly upholstered interior surface suitable for card playing, while the exterior functions as an elegant tea or occasional table when closed.

The shaped top is supported by four finely carved cabriole legs, each terminating in bold claw-and-ball feet - a hallmark of the George II tradition. The apron is deeply carved with flowing foliate scrollwork, adding depth and architectural presence to the piece.

Refined yet practical, this dual-purpose table is both decorative and functional, making it ideal for traditional interiors, libraries, or sophisticated entertaining spaces.

Key features

George II style mahogany table

Dual-action top (tea table / card table)

Secondary top with upholstered playing surface

Deeply carved apron with foliate scroll detailing

Four cabriole legs with carved claw-and-ball feet

Strong proportions with excellent craftsmanship

Practical and decorative multi-use design

Date & Materials

Date: 19th Century

Style: George II Style

Materials: Mahogany, upholstered interior surface

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition, with minor age-related wear consistent with use and age. The mechanism operates smoothly, the structure is solid, and the surface retains a rich, attractive patina.

Dimensions

Height: 80 cm

Width: 87 cm

Depth: 44 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Card Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1184956
Description
A handsome 19th-century George II style mahogany dual-action tea and card table, crafted with exceptional attention to form and detail. The table features dual action top, one opening to reveal a mahogany surface and another to a richly upholstered interior surface suitable for card playing, while the exterior functions as an elegant tea or occasional table when closed.
The shaped top is supported by four finely carved cabriole legs, each terminating in bold claw-and-ball feet - a hallmark of the George II tradition.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The apron is deeply carved with flowing foliate scrollwork, adding depth and architectural presence to the piece.

fig 1. A dark mahogany George II style dual-action tea and card table with carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique George II Style Dual Action Mahogany Tea & Card Table

Refined yet practical, this dual-purpose table is both decorative and functional, making it ideal for traditional interiors, libraries, or sophisticated entertaining spaces.

Key features

George II style mahogany table

fig 2. A dark mahogany George II style dual-action tea and card table with carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet.
fig 2. Antique George II Style Dual Action Mahogany Tea & Card Table

Dual-action top (tea table / card table)

Secondary top with upholstered playing surface

Deeply carved apron with foliate scroll detailing

Four cabriole legs with carved claw-and-ball feet

Strong proportions with excellent craftsmanship

fig 3. A dark mahogany George II style dual-action tea and card table with carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet.
fig 3. Antique George II Style Dual Action Mahogany Tea & Card Table

Practical and decorative multi-use design

Date & Materials

Date: 19th Century

Style: George II Style

Materials: Mahogany, upholstered interior surface

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition, with minor age-related wear consistent with use and age. The mechanism operates smoothly, the structure is solid, and the surface retains a rich, attractive patina.

Dimensions

Height: 80 cm

Width: 87 cm

Depth: 44 cm

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Card Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184956
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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A dark mahogany George II style dual-action tea and card table with carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet.
Antique George II Style Dual Action Mahogany Tea & Card Table
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A dark mahogany George II style dual-action tea and card table with carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet.
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A George II dual-action tea and card table is an eighteenth-century style multi-functional piece of furniture designed with two folding leaves. One position opens to reveal a finished wooden surface suitable for serving tea, while the second position opens to reveal a felt-lined playing surface for card games.

These tables were primarily crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, valued for their deep colour and tight grain. Interior structures often utilised secondary woods such as oak or pine, while card playing surfaces were lined with wool baize.

Key stylistic markers include hand-carved cabriole legs, pad or ball-and-claw feet, and carved acanthus leaf details on the knees. Dual-action examples feature complex wooden double-gate hinges or concertina action frames to support the open leaves.

When folded, a card table serves as a hall console against a wall or behind a sofa. Unfolding the leaves transforms the item into a focal piece for entertaining in a living room, dining room, or library space.

Apply a high-grade beeswax paste sparingly once or twice a year, buffing with a soft cloth along the grain. Keep the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and air vents to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or surface checking.
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