Mahogany Bagatelle Games Table 19th Century

Name: A 19th Century Mahogany Bagatelle Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202962
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A closed rectangular 19th-century mahogany bagatelle games table with a polished timber surface resting on a four-legged wooden stand.

A 19th Century Mahogany Bagatelle Table

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ObjectGames Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Baize
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFolding top, square legs, polished mahogany surface, hinged timber casing
SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian bagatelle table originates from a gentleman's library and now functions as a coffee table on a later lowered stand. The rectangular piece consists of warm brown polished mahogany timber, displaying a rich grain across the hinged folding top that encloses the internal playing area and accessories. Visible details include straight square legs supporting the timber casing, clean mitred corner mouldings, and a smooth reflective surface. The table measures 66 cm high by 122 cm wide and 64 cm deep, providing a substantial yet practical low surface for a living room or study. Practical placement suits a central reception space or a spacious sitting room where the surface serves drinks, books, or decorative objects while retaining its heritage gaming function beneath the folding lid. The traditional material coordinates readily with leather armchairs, dark wood bookcases, and classic interior schemes. Regular household placement accommodates daily use as a low coffee table, bringing period character and functional surface area to contemporary interiors without requiring specialized care beyond standard wooden furniture maintenance.

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Bagatelle is a cue sport derived from billiards that gained popularity in the late 18th and 19th centuries as a parlour game. Tables constructed during this era often featured a folding mahogany case that doubled as a side table when closed.

These tables were typically crafted from solid mahogany or rosewood, lined with baize cloth on the interior playing surface, and fitted with brass hinges, latches, and cup pockets.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass hardware, a baize-lined interior, and period-correct timber patination along the exterior framework.

When closed, the table functions as a streamlined side or console table in a hallway, library, or living space, providing both functional storage and a historical accent.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and light to prevent cracking or fading, polish periodically with natural beeswax, and gently vacuum the interior baize using a soft brush attachment.

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