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Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table

19th century
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Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Card Table

Item Code: S27-808A

A decorative Victorian burr walnut inlaid card table, beautifully presented with a shaped fold-over top and elegant cabriole legs. The tabletop features attractive burr walnut veneers with a central floral marquetry panel set within a darker shaped reserve, creating a striking decorative focal point.

The top opens to reveal a green baize playing surface, making the piece suitable for occasional use as a card table, games table or decorative side table. The shaped frieze, serpentine outline and finely curved legs give the table a refined Victorian appearance, while the gilt metal mounts and sabots add an extra touch of decorative detail.

Key Features:

Victorian burr walnut card table

Decorative floral marquetry inlaid top

Fold-over top opening to a green baize playing surface

Shaped serpentine frieze

Elegant cabriole legs

Gilt metal mounts and sabots

Attractive burr walnut veneers with rich figuring

Suitable as a card table, games table, side table or decorative occasional table

Dimensions:

Width: 92cm

Depth: 45cm

Height: 74cm

A charming Victorian burr walnut inlaid card table with a decorative marquetry top, green baize interior and elegant cabriole legs, ideal for use as an antique games table or statement occasional piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Card Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213141
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-808A
Description
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Card Table

Item Code: S27-808A

A decorative Victorian burr walnut inlaid card table, beautifully presented with a shaped fold-over top and elegant cabriole legs.
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The tabletop features attractive burr walnut veneers with a central floral marquetry panel set within a darker shaped reserve, creating a striking decorative focal point.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut fold-over card table featuring floral marquetry inlays, serpentine edges, cabriole legs, and polished ormolu mounts.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table

The top opens to reveal a green baize playing surface, making the piece suitable for occasional use as a card table, games table or decorative side table. The shaped frieze, serpentine outline and finely curved legs give the table a refined Victorian appearance, while the gilt metal mounts and sabots add an extra touch of decorative detail.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut fold-over card table featuring floral marquetry inlays, serpentine edges, cabriole legs, and polished ormolu mounts.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table

Key Features:

Victorian burr walnut card table

Decorative floral marquetry inlaid top

Fold-over top opening to a green baize playing surface

Shaped serpentine frieze

Elegant cabriole legs

Gilt metal mounts and sabots

fig 3. A Victorian burr walnut fold-over card table featuring floral marquetry inlays, serpentine edges, cabriole legs, and polished ormolu mounts.
fig 3. Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table

Attractive burr walnut veneers with rich figuring

Suitable as a card table, games table, side table or decorative occasional table

Dimensions:

Width: 92cm

Depth: 45cm

Height: 74cm

A charming Victorian burr walnut inlaid card table with a decorative marquetry top, green baize interior and elegant cabriole legs, ideal for use as an antique games table or statement occasional piece.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Card Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213141
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-808A
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A Victorian burr walnut fold-over card table featuring floral marquetry inlays, serpentine edges, cabriole legs, and polished ormolu mounts.
Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Card Table
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A Victorian burr walnut card table is a 19th-century piece of gaming furniture designed with a hinged fold-over top that opens to reveal a playing surface. Often styled with Rococo Revival elements such as cabriole legs and marquetry inlays, these tables served both as functional entertainment pieces and decorative console tables when closed.

These tables typically feature a timber frame veneered with figure-rich burr walnut and decorated with contrasting floral or geometric marquetry inlays. They frequently incorporate gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, slender cabriole legs, and a swivelling or extending leg mechanism to support the opened tabletop.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut veneer joinery, natural timber grain variations, and period-correct brass or iron folding hinges. Look for authentic surface patina, hand-fitted underside framing, and hand-cast metal mounts along the knees and feet.

Positioned against a wall, a fold-over card table functions as a side table or narrow console for displaying lamps and decorative objects. Its compact footprint allows it to fit neatly into alcoves, foyers, or reading nooks while providing tabletop space when opened.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the burr walnut veneer from fading, warping, or lifting. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the original finish.
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