Search 0
23,835  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 24 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
24 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1238398
FOR SALE
£15,750
Email Phone
Save
Fine Antique 18th Century George II Irish Chippendale Quality Mahogany Card/side Table
For sale by London City Antiques
for sale €18,428     $20,003
£15,750
London City Antiques

London City Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2020
Browse dealers 1,241 items
  • About Us
    At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques
Relevant Links
Id #SA1238398
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Fine Antique 18th Century George II Irish Chippendale Quality Mahogany Card/side Table

18th century
Description

Fine antique 18th century George II Irish Chippendale quality mahogany card/side table having a quality mahogany shaped top opening to reveal a green baize interior and circular counter wells, one long oak lined cockbeeded drawer, original brass handle standing on outstanding shaped carved mahogany cabriole legs with drake shaped feet

A fabulous original example of Chippendale of unusual size boasting a delightful colour

Dimensions

Height 73.5 cm (29.93 in)

Width 103 cm (40.55 in)

Depth 51 cm (20.07 in)

45 cm from front to back centrally

Open 101.5 cm (39.96 in)

Dated 1750

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Card Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238398
Dealers Internal Reference
2011
Dealers Notes

Find our large selection at www.londoncityantiques.co.uk

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this item. We are always happy to provide additional information, further photographs or videos.

At London City Antiques we specialise in fine antique furniture and decorative pieces and hold an extensive and constantly changing collection. With many years of experience in the antiques trade we take great care in accurately describing each item and ensuring it is presented and delivered to the highest standard.

We can arrange competitive UK and international shipping and work with trusted specialist couriers who regularly transport antiques worldwide. Please contact us for a shipping quotation.

All pieces shipped internationally are supplied with an official Antique Declaration for customs purposes. Antiques over 100 years old are exempt from import duty when entering the USA and generally attract a reduced rate of duty when imported from the UK into most European countries.

Buy with confidence — every piece is carefully inspected and professionally packed to ensure it arrives safely.

Description
Fine antique 18th century George II Irish Chippendale quality mahogany card/side table having a quality mahogany shaped top opening to reveal a green baize interior and circular counter wells, one long oak lined cockbeeded drawer, original brass handle standing on outstanding shaped carved mahogany cabriole legs with drake shaped feet
fig 1. An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer.
fig 1. Fine Antique 18th Century George II Irish Chippendale Quality Mahogany Card/side Table

A fabulous original example of Chippendale of unusual size boasting a delightful colour

Dimensions

Height 73.5 cm (29.93 in)

Width 103 cm (40.55 in)

Depth 51 cm (20.07 in)

45 cm from front to back centrally

Open 101.5 cm (39.96 in)

Dated 1750

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Card Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238398
Dealers Internal Ref
2011
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London City Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer.
1 / 14
Archive I An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer.

Fine Antique 18th Century George II Irish Chippendale Quality Mahogany Card/side Table

Archive II An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer. View XIV
Enlarged Archival View
London City Antiques

London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
Location
The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 1,241
Items Sold 5,106
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: The Coach House, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified
Jun 2020
For Sale
1,241
Sold
5,106
An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer.
Fine Antique 18th Century George II Irish Chippendale Quality Mahogany Card/Side Table
Ref: SA1238398
An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table with carved cabriole legs, shell knees, and a central frieze drawer.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCard Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Fold-over top, Carved shell knees
  • SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This 18th century George II Irish Chippendale card and side table is made from dark brown mahogany with a polished finish. The furniture piece has a fold-over top above a central oak-lined cockbeeded drawer fitted with an original brass handle. The shaped corners and cabriole legs display carved shell knees and terminate in drake-shaped feet, alongside rounded corners and fine timber grain. Measuring 73.5 cm high by 103 cm wide and 51 cm deep, the table fits neatly into living spaces. In a contemporary home, the table suits a narrow wall space in a hallway, living room, or study, functioning as a console or side surface when closed, or opening to provide a gaming table with interior counter wells. The English Country House style complements traditional interiors, while the sturdy proportions and quality timber construction provide a practical surface for daily use. The period craftsmanship is evident in the detailed carving and traditional joinery.

FAQs

George II card tables were produced in Great Britain and Ireland during the reign of King George II (17271760). They are characterised by fold-over tops designed for card games like whist, supported by carved cabriole legs, shell or acanthus knee details, and shaped turrets or porringer corners designed to hold candlesticks and counters.

These tables were primarily constructed using dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, valued for its rich grain and stability. Secondary timber such as pine or oak was used for drawer linings and internal framing, with construction relying on hand-cut dovetail joints, wood pegging, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregular hand-sawn wood marks, hand-carved decorative motifs, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The underside often reveals hand-planed secondary woods, original iron hinges, and hand-cut joinery consistent with 18th-century cabinetmaking.

When folded closed, a card table functions as a compact console table or hallway accent piece, providing surface space for lamps or ceramics. Its deep timber tones complement neutral colour palettes and provide visual contrast against modern architectural lines.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Position the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in humidity to prevent wood warping or finish degradation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories