"A William IV rosewood card table of high quality, with gadrooned edge top opening to reveal red baize playing surface. Carved apron with acanthus and scroll detail, raised on turned pedestal with carved rosewood tulip - very William IV - and quadripartite base terminating in carved s-scroll feet.

A formal gaming table with strong decorative execution.

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition with minor marks consistent with age. Light wear to baize beneath the fold.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Physical Dimensions

Height

74.4cm (29.29")

Width

93cm (36.61")

Depth

45.7cm (17.99")

Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this William IV Card Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1220842

Dealers Internal Reference

SA1717

Description

"A William IV rosewood card table of high quality, with gadrooned edge top opening to reveal red baize playing surface.

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Carved apron with acanthus and scroll detail, raised on turned pedestal with carved rosewood tulip - very William IV - and quadripartite base terminating in carved s-scroll feet.

Steven Swann Antiques

fig 1. A William IV dark rosewood card table featuring a pedestal stem, carved scroll feet on castors, and a gadrooned top edge. — fig 1. William IV Rosewood Card Table

A formal gaming table with strong decorative execution.

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition with minor marks consistent with age. Light wear to baize beneath the fold.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Physical Dimensions

Height

74.4cm (29.29")

Width

93cm (36.61")

Depth

45.7cm (17.99")

Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this William IV Card Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1220842

Dealers Internal Ref

SA1717

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The William IV period spans from 1830 to 1837, marking a bridge between Regency elegance and Victorian weight. Furniture from this era is characterised by robust proportions, prominent turnings, rich woods like rosewood and mahogany, and classical motifs such as acanthus leaves and scroll feet.

19th-century card tables were typically constructed with solid mahogany or oak sub-frames faced in high-grade veneers such as rosewood or walnut. The interior playing surfaces were commonly lined with wool felt or baize, and supported by cast iron or brass castors.

Authentic pieces feature heavy, solid construction, hand-carved details such as acanthus collar turned pedestals, quadform plinth bases, and scrolled bracket feet. Look for original brass castors, swivel-and-fold top mechanisms, and dark, distinctive rosewood grain patterns.

When folded closed, a card table functions effectively as a hall console or occasional side table against a wall. Placing decorative ceramics, lamps, or books on top integrates the piece into contemporary living rooms, foyers, or dining spaces.

Keep rosewood furniture out of direct sunlight and away from central heating sources to prevent wood movement and finish bleaching. Clean surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood finish.

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William IV Rosewood Card Table

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