Burr Walnut Card Table 19th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Superb Burr Walnut Shaped. Card Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1199613
Price: 525 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCard Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSerpentine top, Carved foliate apron, Pedestal stem, Scroll feet

This Victorian card table is an example of Rococo Revival design, constructed from warm brown burr walnut with fine walnut timbers. The serpentine top has an intricate carved foliate apron beneath the edge, resting on a heavily carved central pedestal stem. The base splits into four carved scroll feet fitted with tiny brass castors for movement. The timber displays rich figuring across the folding top, complemented by dark carved mouldings along the frieze and visible natural grain variations throughout the structure. The piece stands at an overall height of 76 cm when closed. In a contemporary home, this card table functions well placed flat against an empty hallway wall or tucked into a drawing room corner as a display surface. When the top is unfolded, it provides a functional gaming or occasional surface for entertaining guests. The compact footprint makes it adaptable for period properties and modern living spaces alike, adding traditional English country house character to interior settings without demanding excessive floor space.

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During the Victorian era, card tables were essential social furnishings for drawing rooms, designed to host popular parlor games such as whist and cribbage. Craftsmen frequently used highly figured burr walnut veneers paired with Rococo Revival carved bases to create decorative accent pieces that could sit against a wall when folded.

These tables typically feature solid hardwood substructures overlaid with premium burr walnut veneers. They utilize a swivel-and-fold hinged top mechanism, often concealing an internal storage compartment and opening to reveal a green or blue baize playing surface supported by a central carved pedestal column.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut joinery, original brass hinges, concealed brass castors under carved feet, and natural age-related patination. The presence of a swivel top mechanism with period baize lining and book-matched walnut veneer patterns further confirms period construction.

When closed, a fold-over card table functions effectively as an entry console, hall table, or occasional accent table behind a sofa. Styled with a desk lamp, framed artwork, or decorative ceramics, it brings historical texture and warm wood tones to contemporary living spaces.

To preserve veneer integrity, position the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and moisture sources. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain using a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or silicon-based sprays that can damage the antique finish.

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