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William IV Rosewood Tripod Table with Chess Board
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
£895
Walton House Antiques

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William IV Rosewood Tripod Table with Chess Board

18th century
Description

An elegant William IV rosewood tripod table of good colour with chess board inlaid to the top.

Height 28" 72cm

Width 20" 51cm

Depth 19.75" 50cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Chess Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1241052
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9860
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
An elegant William IV rosewood tripod table of good colour with chess board inlaid to the top.

Height 28" 72cm

Width 20" 51cm

Depth 19.75" 50cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Chess Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241052
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9860
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet.
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Archive I A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet.

William IV Rosewood Tripod Table with Chess Board

Archive II A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet. View II
Archive III A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet. View III
Archive IV A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet. View IV
Archive V A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet. View V
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Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet.
William IV rosewood tripod table with chess board
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A William IV rosewood tripod games table featuring a circular top inlaid with a chess board above a carved turned stem and scroll feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Wood Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInlaid chessboard top, Carved turned pedestal, Tripod scroll feet, Lotus leaf carving

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A William IV games table is a piece of British furniture produced during the reign of King William IV (18301837). These pieces bridge the Regency and early Victorian periods, often featuring substantial carved columns, lotus leaf motifs, scroll feet, and integrated playing surfaces such as chessboards.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised highly figured hardwoods such as Brazilian rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. Chessboard tops were created using contrasting wood veneers, such as satinwood, boxwood, or ebony, inlaid directly into the primary timber top.

Authentic William IV furniture typically exhibits heavy, crisp hand-carving, distinct lotus or acanthus leaf collars, turned pedestals, and splayed tripod legs ending in scroll feet. The underside of the top often shows hand-sawn timber marks and original brass tilt-top or fixing mechanisms.

An antique tripod games table functions as an occasional side table alongside an armchair or positioned in an empty alcove. Placing a set of wooden chess pieces or a minimal decorative bowl on top preserves its functional purpose while complementing contemporary living spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking, veneer lifting, or wood fading.
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