Mahogany Fold Over Card Table 1900 - 1920

Name: Card Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA971375
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCard Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Empire
MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFluted legs, Ormolu mounts, Fold-over top, Acanthus leaf caps
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This French Empire style card table from 1900 is fashioned from plum pudding mahogany with a warm brown finish. The piece has a rectangular fold-over top with rounded corners supported by tapered, fluted legs. Gilt bronze ormolu mounts, brass accents, and acanthus leaf collars decorate the upper sections of the legs and feet. The polished timber shows rich grain patterns throughout the dark surfaces. Measuring 77 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the table fits neatly against a narrow wall space in a living room, study, or hallway. In a contemporary home, this traditional card table functions well as a console or a compact games table for evenings of entertainment. The solid construction and refined classical details offer both practical surface area and historic character. The piece sits steadily on a flat floor, presenting an elegant profile with its slender upright supports and polished top surface. It provides a versatile furnishing option that integrates smoothly into period interiors as well as more eclectic modern settings.

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French Neoclassical card tables are defined by symmetrical proportions, linear silhouettes, and architectural details inspired by classical antiquity. They frequently incorporate tapered fluted legs, gilt bronze or brass mounts, and rich timber veneers such as mahogany.

These tables were typically constructed from solid hardwoods and high-grade veneers, predominantly flame mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Internal framework often utilised oak or pine, while decorative accents were rendered in cast brass or gilded bronze, known as ormolu.

Authentic period card tables display hand-cut joinery, such as dovetail joints inside timber frameworks, along with genuine wear to the underside and original brass hinges. The timber should exhibit natural patination and age-related shrinkage lines around the veneer margins.

When folded closed, a card table functions as a compact console table ideal for a hallway, foyer, or behind a sofa. It can be dressed with a table lamp, decorative ceramics, or framed artwork to integrate seamlessly into contemporary living spaces.

To preserve the polished finish, dust regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Avoid positioning the table near direct heat sources or in prolonged direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking and timber fading.

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