Victorian Oak Folding Inset Games Table (The Eclipse)

Name: Victorian Oak Folding Inset Games Table (The Eclipse)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA147833
Price: 1395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectGames Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak, Brass, Metal
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsQuarter-sawn oak grain, Turned legs, Mechanical folding mechanism, Metal tray handles

This Victorian oak folding games table showcases a distinctive mechanical folding split top that opens to reveal a rising centre with a twin-handled glazed tray. Constructed from warm brown quarter-sawn oak with prominent timber grain, the piece displays intricate brass and metal hardware including hinged mechanisms and twisted metal tray handles. The table rests on carved, reeded, and turned legs supported by a fret-carved undertier beneath the main body. The wood exhibits a rich, warm brown finish typical of the period's gentleman's library style. Measuring 57 cm wide, 60 cm deep and 70 cm high, the table provides a compact footprint suited for placement in an empty corner of a study or living area. The mechanical design allows the surface to adapt for display or practical use, serving as a versatile antique accent piece in a traditional home interior. The sturdy construction and classic Victorian craftsmanship ensure it remains a functional item for daily display and occasional use.

FAQs

A Victorian games table is a specialised piece of occasional furniture produced during the nineteenth century, designed specifically to accommodate card games, chess, or parlour games.

These tables were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, and featured brass hinges, metal sliding mechanisms, and occasionally felt or baize playing surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, hand-turned or carved legs, stamped metal mechanisms or makers marks, and natural patination across the timber.

Place the table in a study, library, or living room alcove to function as a compact occasional table, or display it fully open as a central accent feature.

Apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain to protect the finish, keep metal sliding mechanisms lightly lubricated, and avoid positioning near direct heat sources.

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