Victorian Burr Walnut Games Table 19th Century

Name: Fabulous Unusual Victorian Burr Walnut Antique Games Table and Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA81439
Price: 2800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectGames Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Needlepoint Fabric, Wood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsInlaid chessboard top, Serpentine edge, Carved trestle legs, Padded needlepoint stretcher
SizeH 73.6601 cm (29 in) x W 93.9802 cm (37 in) x D 50.8001 cm (20 in)

This Victorian games table and desk displays a warm brown burr walnut timber with a figured grain and a polished finish. The piece has an inlaid wooden chessboard top, serpentine edges on the top sections, and carved trestle supports with scroll feet. A central padded stretcher features a floral needlepoint fabric in shades of burgundy, grey, and blue. Both ends pull out and the games board lifts to form a writing slope. Measuring 73.66 cm high by 93.98 cm wide and 50.80 cm deep, the table suits a sitting room, study, or library. It functions as a compact desk or a games surface by a window or fireplace in a period or traditional interior.

FAQs

Victorian games tables were multi-functional items of accent furniture produced during the 19th century, designed for parlour entertainment such as chess, draughts, or cards. They often feature fold-over or slide tops, inlaid game boards, and carved support structures.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised figured hardwoods such as burr walnut, rosewood, and mahogany. These pieces frequently incorporate marquetry or parquetry inlays for playing surfaces, solid turned legs, and occasionally upholstered or needlepoint stretchers.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-cut joinery, rich natural grain variations in the burr veneer, and period-correct hardware such as brass or cast iron castors. The playing surfaces show genuine age-related wear rather than modern printed patterns.

Position the piece within a sunlit bay window or reading nook flanked by two tailored armchairs to establish a dedicated leisure zone. The rich walnut tones and carved details create a tactile accent alongside modern textiles and neutral backdrops.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the thin burr veneer from lifting or fading. Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the direction of the grain.

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Fabulous Unusual Victorian Burr Walnut Antique Games Table and Desk

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