Pair of William IV Mahogany Foldover Card Tables 19th Century

Name: Pair of William IV Mahogany Foldover Card Tables
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA654367
Price: 6950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCard Tables
Period19th century
StyleWilliam IV
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFluted legs, Carved swags, Foldover top, Turned feet
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This 19th-century pair of William IV card tables exhibits warm brown plum pudding mahogany veneers with hinged foldover tops and simple shaped fore-edges. Each table rests on four turned, tapering, and fluted legs featuring carved floral paterae at the top and bulbous toes at the base, supporting friezes decorated with carved swags and central rondels with carved profiles. The timber displays a rich natural grain, while the legs exhibit precise vertical fluting and rounded terminal knobs. Measuring 75 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 46 cm deep when closed, these versatile tables suit placement against a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or study. When opened, the hinged top expands to a depth of 92 cm to create a functional surface for games or display.

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William IV card tables, dating from the 1830s, bridge the transition between Regency elegance and early Victorian weight. They typically feature solid mahogany construction, turned or fluted legs, carved apron detailing, and hinged tops that swivel to open.

Primary woods included high-grade mahogany, rosewood, and walnut veneers, often paired with oak or pine drawer linings and substructures. Playing surfaces were frequently lined with wool baize or leather.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails, original swivel-hinge ironwork, and subtle unevenness indicative of hand-planed wood on the underside.

Positioned against a wall when folded, these tables function as elegant hallway consoles or side tables, offering flexible conversion into active gaming surfaces when extended.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year to maintain the original finish and prevent timber drying.

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