Antique Fold-over Card Table 19th Century

Name: Antique Card Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244695
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectGames Tables
Period19th century
StyleGrand Regency
MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFold-over top, Reeded tapering legs, Gilt-bronze collars, Rounded corners
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This antique French games table comes from the Grand Regency period and takes the form of a fold-over card table in dark brown mahogany. The polished top sits above a plain frieze with rounded corners, and the rear legs pull out to support the surface when opened. The turned and fluted legs feature reeded tapering forms adorned with gilt-bronze collars at the upper sections and brass sabots at the feet, complementing the warm timber grain and high-gloss finish. The table stands 76 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 48 cm deep. Inside, the surface reveals a red baize playing area in good condition, suited for social gatherings or quiet evenings. Placement works well beside the front door as a console surface or in a living room as a decorative occasional piece. The restrained ornamentation suits traditional hallways or drawing rooms where a classic timber silhouette is desired. Practical proportions allow the item to sit flush against a wall or float within a room when extended for play. The combination of dark wood and metallic mounts brings a refined nineteenth-century aesthetic to domestic interiors.

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Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, a fold-over card table features a hinged top that rotates or unfolds to double its surface area, designed for playing tabletop games or serving as a hall console when closed.

Card tables from the Neoclassical and Regency periods frequently incorporate solid mahogany or rosewood veneers, accented with gilt-bronze mounts, turned or reeded legs, and interior surfaces lined in woolen baize.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-cut dovetail joinery in the swivel or gate-leg mechanism, genuine patination across the timber, original brass hardware, and hand-finished french polish.

Positioned against a wall as a hallway console, a card table can be paired with contemporary artwork, a table lamp, and decorative glassware to balance historical detail with modern minimalism.

Maintain polished mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax once or twice per year, ensuring the table is kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping.

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