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Antique Levantine Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table C1900
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Antique Levantine Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table C1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This profusely inlaid Levantine games table dates from Circa 1900, and has  multiple geometric and asymmetric inlays of various specimen woods

The hinged lid opens to reveal a similarly inlaid interior and a removable reversible top with emerald green baize on one side and a chessboard on the other. This can be removed to reveal the stunning inset backgammon table below.

The whole top swivels to reveal a space that can be used to store cards and game pieces.  The table is raised on four shaped legs united by a wide inlaid stretcher, which has a platform centre. It is a very pretty decorative piece.

 

The table is exquisitely crafted in hardwood and features wonderful inlaid decoration comprising ebony, bone, walnut and various fruitwoods.

 

Condition:

Excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops -please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 82 cm x Width 28 cm x Depth 42 cm  - Closed

Height 77 cm x Width 83 cm x Depth 84 cm  - Open

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 8 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches - Closed

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches - Open

Our reference: A5212a

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Levantine Inlaid Games Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223135
Dealers Internal Reference
A5212a
Description
This profusely inlaid Levantine games table dates from Circa 1900, and has  multiple geometric and asymmetric inlays of various specimen woods
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The hinged lid opens to reveal a similarly inlaid interior and a removable reversible top with emerald green baize on one side and a chessboard on the other.
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This can be removed to reveal the stunning inset backgammon table below.

fig 1. An antique Levantine folding games table featuring geometric marquetry and bone inlays on cabriole legs with a lower shelf.
fig 1. Antique Levantine Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table C1900

The whole top swivels to reveal a space that can be used to store cards and game pieces.  The table is raised on four shaped legs united by a wide inlaid stretcher, which has a platform centre. It is a very pretty decorative piece.

fig 2. An antique Levantine folding games table featuring geometric marquetry and bone inlays on cabriole legs with a lower shelf.
fig 2. Antique Levantine Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table C1900

 

The table is exquisitely crafted in hardwood and features wonderful inlaid decoration comprising ebony, bone, walnut and various fruitwoods.

 

Condition:

Excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops -please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. An antique Levantine folding games table featuring geometric marquetry and bone inlays on cabriole legs with a lower shelf.
fig 3. Antique Levantine Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table C1900

Dimensions in cm:

Height 82 cm x Width 28 cm x Depth 42 cm  - Closed

Height 77 cm x Width 83 cm x Depth 84 cm  - Open

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 8 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches - Closed

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches - Open

Our reference: A5212a

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Levantine Inlaid Games Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223135
Dealers Internal Ref
A5212a
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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An antique Levantine folding games table featuring geometric marquetry and bone inlays on cabriole legs with a lower shelf.
Antique Levantine Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games table C1900
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLevantine
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric marquetry, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cabriole legs, Lower tier shelf
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This Levantine games table dates from 1900 and is constructed from walnut, fruitwood, bone, and mother-of-pearl in a warm brown colour. The piece stands on four cabriole legs linked by a lower tier shelf, displaying intricate geometric marquetry and mother-of-pearl inlay across the rectangular top and apron. Visible details include contrasting wood banding, inlaid bone dots, and shaped wooden elements along the frieze. Measuring 82 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, the table fits neatly into an empty corner of a gentleman's library or study. Today, the piece serves as an occasional table or display stand in a living room, hallway, or study. The compact footprint allows it to sit flush against a wall or in a vacant corner while providing surface area for decorative objects. The warm tones of the mixed woods integrate easily into both traditional and contemporary interiors as a functional accent piece.

FAQs

Levantine games tables originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, influenced by Ottoman craftsmanship. These tables were designed as versatile social furniture pieces, featuring convertible tops that exposed specialized gaming boards for backgammon, chess, and cards.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense native hardwoods such as walnut, fruitwood, and olivewood, forming the structural carcass. The decorative surfaces were decorated with micro-mosaic marquetry incorporating bone, mother-of-pearl, and contrasting wood tesserae cut and assembled by hand.

Authentic pieces feature intricate geometric tessellations, hand-inlaid bone or mother-of-pearl accents, and visible hand-cut joinery. The underside and internal mechanisms often exhibit light surface oxidisation and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the piece as an occasional side table or accent console in a living space or study to provide visual texture. Pair it with clean-lined contemporary seating to highlight the geometric patterns and detailed craftwork of the wood inlays.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or timber contraction. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding water and harsh chemical polishes that can degrade historical bone or shell elements.
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