Antique Irish Walnut Games Table 19th Century

Name: Irish Walnut Turn Over Card Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227422
Price: 525 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectGames Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Ceramic, Metal
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsScalloped apron, Turned pedestals, Central finial, Carved cabriole legs
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Irish walnut demi-lune turn-over table dates from 1860, during the Victorian period. The piece uses warm brown walnut with inlaid decoration, finished with a polished surface. The construction incorporates a scalloped carved apron below the semicircular top, twin turned pedestals, a central turned finial, and carved splayed cabriole legs terminating in white ceramic castors on metal hardware. Measuring 71 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, this games table serves as a functional accent piece in a living room, hallway, or empty corner. Against a wall, the flat edge provides a stable surface for display items, while the fold-over top opens for use in entertaining or card games.

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19th-century Irish games tables are celebrated for their rich walnut grain, intricate hand carving, and robust proportioning. They frequently feature fold-over tops that rotate to reveal interior storage or a surface for card playing.

Victorian games tables were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods and rich veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. They often incorporate brass or ceramic castors alongside baize lining inside the playing surface.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct metal or ceramic castors, natural timber oxidisation beneath the table top, and original swivel-top hinge mechanisms.

When folded into its demilune shape, an antique games table functions as a refined console or entryway table. Placing a decorative lamp, framed artwork, or a ceramic vase on top allows it to blend seamlessly into contemporary living spaces.

Maintain walnut furniture by regularly dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent warping or drying of the timber.

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