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Antique French Kingwood Demi-lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-emmanuel Zwiener
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Antique French Kingwood Demi-lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-emmanuel Zwiener

19th century
Description

A refined late 19th-century French kingwood demi-lune games table, crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener, and executed to an exceptional standard of Parisian cabinetmaking. The table displays beautifully matched kingwood veneers arranged in elegant chevron parquetry, framed by a finely worked gilt-bronze edge, reflecting the sophistication associated with Zwiener-inspired furniture of the Belle Époque.

The shaped demi-lune top opens to reveal a green baize-lined playing surface, bordered by a polished kingwood surround. The frieze is finely contoured and enriched with exquisitely cast gilt-bronze mounts, displaying flowing acanthus scrolls and floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV Revival aesthetic.

The table stands on four slender cabriole legs, each adorned with finely chased ormolu mounts and terminating in decorative sabots. Elegant in proportion and highly decorative, this piece works beautifully as a games table, centre table, or refined occasional table within classical or contemporary interiors alike.

Key features

Crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Fine French kingwood construction with chevron parquetry veneers

Demi-lune folding top revealing a green baize playing surface

Louis XV Revival design influence

Shaped frieze with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts

Four cabriole legs with ormolu mounts and sabots

Elegant proportions and strong decorative presence

Date & Materials

Date: Late 19th Century

Style: Louis XV Revival, in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Materials: Kingwood, parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, baize-lined interior

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition, with light age-related wear consistent with age. The veneers retain a rich, warm patina, the structure is sound, and all gilt-bronze mounts remain intact and well defined.

Dimensions

Height: 76 cm

Width: 89 cm

Depth: 89 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Games Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1185656
Description
A refined late 19th-century French kingwood demi-lune games table, crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener, and executed to an exceptional standard of Parisian cabinetmaking. The table displays beautifully matched kingwood veneers arranged in elegant chevron parquetry, framed by a finely worked gilt-bronze edge, reflecting the sophistication associated with Zwiener-inspired furniture of the Belle Époque.
The shaped demi-lune top opens to reveal a green baize-lined playing surface, bordered by a polished kingwood surround.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The frieze is finely contoured and enriched with exquisitely cast gilt-bronze mounts, displaying flowing acanthus scrolls and floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV Revival aesthetic.

fig 1. A French Louis XV style demi-lune kingwood games table with gilt-bronze mounts and slender cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique French Kingwood Demi-lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-emmanuel Zwiener

The table stands on four slender cabriole legs, each adorned with finely chased ormolu mounts and terminating in decorative sabots. Elegant in proportion and highly decorative, this piece works beautifully as a games table, centre table, or refined occasional table within classical or contemporary interiors alike.

fig 2. A French Louis XV style demi-lune kingwood games table with gilt-bronze mounts and slender cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique French Kingwood Demi-lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-emmanuel Zwiener

Key features

Crafted in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Fine French kingwood construction with chevron parquetry veneers

Demi-lune folding top revealing a green baize playing surface

Louis XV Revival design influence

fig 3. A French Louis XV style demi-lune kingwood games table with gilt-bronze mounts and slender cabriole legs.
fig 3. Antique French Kingwood Demi-lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-emmanuel Zwiener

Shaped frieze with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts

Four cabriole legs with ormolu mounts and sabots

Elegant proportions and strong decorative presence

Date & Materials

Date: Late 19th Century

Style: Louis XV Revival, in the manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

fig 4. A French Louis XV style demi-lune kingwood games table with gilt-bronze mounts and slender cabriole legs.
fig 4. Antique French Kingwood Demi-lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-emmanuel Zwiener

Materials: Kingwood, parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, baize-lined interior

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition, with light age-related wear consistent with age. The veneers retain a rich, warm patina, the structure is sound, and all gilt-bronze mounts remain intact and well defined.

Dimensions

Height: 76 cm

Width: 89 cm

Depth: 89 cm

Buying antiques online

Clear photography, honest descriptions, and fully insured delivery. If anything isn’t as described, we’ll resolve it promptly.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Games Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185656
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
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Barry
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CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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A French Louis XV style demi-lune kingwood games table with gilt-bronze mounts and slender cabriole legs.
Antique French Kingwood Demi-Lune Games Table - In the Manner of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
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A French Louis XV style demi-lune kingwood games table with gilt-bronze mounts and slender cabriole legs.
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Originating in 18th-century France and widely produced throughout the 19th century, the demi-lune games table was designed for salon entertainment. Its semicircular form allowed it to rest flat against a wall as a decorative console table when closed, before unfolding into a full circular playing surface for card games such as whist or piquet.

High-grade pieces from this era typically feature exotic wood veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood arranged in geometric parquetry or floral marquetry. Decorative elements are crafted from cast ormolu (gilt bronze), which is chased by hand and fire-gilded to protect against tarnishing and highlight intricate structural details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or walnut secondary woods for drawer linings and carcase frameworks, and heavy, precision-cast bronze mounts secured with original screws. Look for maker stamps on the underside or back framing, as well as natural wear and patination on metal mounts and wood finishes consistent with age.

A demi-lune table functions effectively as an accent console in a hallway, foyer, or narrow wall space. Decorators often place a contemporary mirror or artwork directly above the table and pair it with simple modern ceramics to create a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern aesthetic.

Keep the table away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer lift or cracking. Dust wood surfaces regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, and clear gilt-bronze mounts using a soft brush; avoid harsh liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes that can strip original gilding or compromise surrounding wood finishes.
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