Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table

Name: Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1235709
Price: 1495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCard Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Ceramic
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSerpentine fold-over top, Turned dual supports, Carved central stretcher, Ceramic castors
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This Victorian card table originates from 1860, designed in a classic gentleman's library style suitable for placement along a narrow wall space. The piece is constructed from walnut and warm brown burr walnut with a polished finish, exhibiting a serpentine fold-over top, turned dual supports, and a carved central stretcher. Additional visible details include cabriole legs, scroll feet, and white ceramic castors. The timber shows natural grain patterning with lighter figured burr sections on the top surface. The table measures 71 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 94 cm deep when fully open, with a lower profile suited to traditional seating arrangements. In a modern interior, this card table functions well as a decorative console or a functional games table in a study, drawing room, or hallway. The fold-over top mechanism allows the surface to expand for use or fold flat against a wall when space is limited. The classic wood tones and traditional carved elements integrate easily with period furnishings or contrast against contemporary decor. The combination of warm brown timber and carved wooden supports gives the table a distinct visual presence while maintaining practical utility for everyday living spaces.

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A Victorian burr walnut card table is a mid-to-late 19th-century accent table featuring a swivel or fold-over top crafted from highly figured walnut veneer, designed to transition between a decorative wall table and a gaming surface.

These tables typically feature solid walnut or mahogany frames overlaid with burr walnut veneers, often accompanied by interior baize lining, turned timber stretchers, and brass or ceramic castors.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved leg detailing, original timber grain variation under light, natural oxidisation on underside surfaces, and period-correct castor fittings.

When closed, the table functions as an entryway console or hall table, positioned along a narrow wall or alcove to display non-abrasive decorative objects.

Protect the surface from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting, clean using a dry microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain.

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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table

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