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Quality 19th Century French Kingwood and Cross Banded Card Table
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Quality 19th Century French Kingwood and Cross Banded Card Table

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Quality 19th Century French Kingwood and cross banded card table, having a quality 19th century French card table with a swivel action to open the baize lined fold over top, raised above a shaped frieze with Ormolu mounts, standing on four cabriole supports terminating in sabots.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Kingwood Card Table to the 1860s.

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SA1222034
Dealers Internal Reference
1931
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Quality 19th Century French Kingwood and cross banded card table, having a quality 19th century French card table with a swivel action to open the baize lined fold over top, raised above a shaped frieze with Ormolu mounts, standing on four cabriole supports terminating in sabots.
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Kingwood Card Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222034
Dealers Internal Ref
1931
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs.

Quality 19th Century French Kingwood and Cross Banded Card Table

Archive II A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs. View VII
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs.
Quality 19th century French Kingwood and cross banded card table
Ref: SA1222034
A 19th-century French kingwood card table with a serpentine fold-over top, brass beaded edging, central mask ormolu mount, and slender cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectCard Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo / Louis XV
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mask mount, Serpentine apron, Crossbanded veneer
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This 19th-century French card table belongs to the Louis XV Rococo style and uses warm brown kingwood veneer with crossbanded details. The serpentine fold-over top features brass beaded edging and rests on a shaped frieze containing an ormolu mask mount, supported by four slender cabriole legs with decorative ormolu mounts at the shoulders and sabots on the feet. The woodwork shows natural grain variations and subtle surface wear consistent with age, while the hardware includes cast brass elements. Measuring 74 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 39 cm deep, the table fits neatly against a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or study. It functions as a decorative console table or opens for use in entertaining spaces throughout the home.

FAQs

During the 19th century, French cabinetmakers frequently revived 18th-century Louis XV styles, creating fold-over card tables designed for social card games such as whist or piquet. These tables were designed as decorative wall consoles when folded and functional gaming surfaces when opened.

High-grade pieces utilised exotic veneers such as kingwood, rosewood, and tulipwood arranged in quartered or parquetry patterns. Structural frames were reinforced with oak or pine, complemented by gilded bronze (ormolu) or brass mounts and felt or baize playing surfaces.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, thick timber veneers, heavy cast-bronze mounts fixed with hand-cut screws, and natural wear around the leg joints and pivot mechanisms. The timber cut inside drawer linings or underside framing typically shows uneven, historical saw marks.

Position the table against a wall or in a narrow hallway as a console when closed, topped with a contemporary lamp or ceramic vessel. The warmth of the kingwood veneer and brass mounts creates an effective contrast against minimalist neutral backdrops.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly to preserve the timber finish. Avoid harsh chemical polishes on metal mounts, as these can strip original patination or seep into the surrounding wood veneer.
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