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Antique Chess Table
Deva Antiques
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Deva Antiques

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Antique Chess Table

19th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A William IV Rosewood chess table.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Chess Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1228617
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21731
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Description
A William IV Rosewood chess table.
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Chess Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228617
Dealers Internal Ref
21731
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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An antique dark wood pedestal chess table featuring an inlaid checkerboard surface top and a turned stem on four splayed legs.
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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
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High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
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An antique dark wood pedestal chess table featuring an inlaid checkerboard surface top and a turned stem on four splayed legs.
Antique chess table
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An antique dark wood pedestal chess table featuring an inlaid checkerboard surface top and a turned stem on four splayed legs.
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An antique chess table is a specialised occasional table designed for playing board games, featuring an integrated or inlaid chessboard on its top surface. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces functioned as both active game boards and decorative accent furniture.

Fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, walnut, and satinwood were commonly used for the frame and pedestal support. The inlaid chessboard squares were crafted using contrasting wood veneers, such as light boxwood alongside dark ebony or rosewood.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-cut joinery, thin timber veneers, and subtle unevenness across the inlaid board squares. Look for natural oxidation under the base, hand-turned pedestal columns, and original wooden or metal fixings beneath the tabletop.

Position the table as a functional accent piece beside an armchair, within a bay window, or inside a study nook. Setting a complete chess set on top highlights its historic utility while serving as a compact side table.

Keep the table away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish.
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