Sold: Fine Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Tilt-top Loo Table

Name: Fine Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Tilt-top Loo Table C.1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240649
Price: 1400 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectTables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Fruitwood Inlay, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFloral marquetry, Burr walnut veneer, Tilt-top mechanism, Carved scrolled legs
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 148 cm (58 in) x D 113 cm (44 in)

This Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid loo table, dating to circa 1860, is formed with a large oval top that displays fine burr walnut figuring in a warm brown colour. The timber is surrounded by an elaborate series of darker reserves enriched with floral and scrolling marquetry, and a central oval floral medallion provides the principal decorative focus. The tilt-top mechanism allows the entire decorated surface to be displayed vertically on a substantial carved centre pedestal that terminates in four scrolling supports with castors. The table measures 73 cm high, 148 cm wide, and 113 cm deep, with a height of 165 cm when tilted. In a contemporary home, this piece serves as a formal centre table in a principal reception room or large hallway when down, or functions as a decorative display panel against a wall when tilted upright. The combination of intricate fruitwood inlay, carved scroll feet, and rich burr walnut veneers makes it a practical surface for everyday use or a striking focal point in an English Country House interior.

FAQs

A loo table was designed during the 18th and 19th centuries primarily for playing the popular card game Loo. These tables typically feature an oval or round top mounted on a central pedestal with a tilting mechanism, allowing the surface to be folded vertically when not in use.

Victorian tilt-top tables were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring rich burr walnut or mahogany veneers. Decorative borders frequently utilised marquetry or parquetry inlays made from contrasting fruitwoods, boxwood, and ebony.

Authentic pieces from the 1860s display hand-cut wood veneers that are thicker than modern sliced veneers, solid brass tilt-latch mechanisms, and hand-carved pedestal bases. Additionally, examine the underside for original iron or brass castors, natural wood shrinkage lines, and hand-cut marquetry jointing.

A tilt-top table can serve as an occasional dining table or a central hall table when extended flat. When space is limited, the table top can be tilted upright to display the marquetry face as a decorative focal point against a wall or in a room corner.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent veneer lifting, cracking, or fading.

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Fine Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Tilt-top Loo Table C.1860