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19th Century Italian Parquetry Games Table
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19th Century Italian Parquetry Games Table

19th century
Description

An absolutely wonderful example of a 19th century parquetry tilt topped games table. Likely from the Sorrento region of Italy and featuring walnut, olive and other fruitwood Timbers.

Unusually this table has a small hidden area with sections, possibly for gaming pieces.

Quote ref. 723

Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Italian Parquetry Games Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243378
Dealers Internal Reference
723
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
An absolutely wonderful example of a 19th century parquetry tilt topped games table. Likely from the Sorrento region of Italy and featuring walnut, olive and other fruitwood Timbers.

Unusually this table has a small hidden area with sections, possibly for gaming pieces.

Quote ref. 723

Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Italian Parquetry Games Table to the 19th Century.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243378
Dealers Internal Ref
723
Treasury Antiques
Treasury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2021

Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base.
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Archive I A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base.

19th Century Italian Parquetry Games Table

Archive II A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base. View VII
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A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base.
19th century Italian parquetry games table
Ref: SA1243378
A 19th-century round tilt-top games table with geometric wood parquetry, a central chessboard inlay, a turned central column, and a tripod pedestal base.
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  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Italian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Mixed Wood Veneers
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsChessboard inlay, Sunburst parquetry, Turned column, Tripod cabriole legs
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This 19th-century Italian games table displays walnut, fruitwood, and mixed wood veneers in warm brown tones with visible natural wood grain variations, fine banding mouldings on the circular top, and stepped peg feet on the tripod base. The round tilt-top surface exhibits elaborate sunburst parquetry radiating outward from a central chessboard inlay composed of alternating dark and light wood squares enclosed within geometric borders. Below the top sits a turned central column with ring turning and a pedestal base with three cabriole legs. Measuring 77 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, the table fits into an empty corner in a gentleman's library or a living room. It functions as a decorative occasional surface or an interactive games table for chess and checkers.

FAQs

A parquetry games table is a piece of occasional furniture featuring geometric wood veneer patterns, frequently incorporating a central chessboard or gaming grid. Originating in Europe, these tables gained high popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as multi-functional decorative and leisure pieces.

These tables are typically constructed from a solid timber framework, such as walnut, oak, or fruitwood, covered in thin veneers of contrasting woods like rosewood, maple, and satinwood. The intricate patterns are created through precise hand-cutting and fitting of geometric veneer pieces onto the substrate.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-carved joinery, slight irregularities in the veneer alignment, and natural shrinkage lines in the underlying timber. Examining the underside reveals hand-cut fixings, original tilt-top latch mechanisms, and age-appropriate wear on the pedestal base.

Position the table in a quiet reading corner or alongside an armchair as an occasional accent piece. Displaying it with the top tilted vertically showcases the detailed woodwork as a graphic art piece when the table is not in active use.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Avoid placing the table near heat sources or direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting, cracking, or fading.
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