How do I care for antique marquetry surfaces?

Keep wooden tables away from direct sunlight and steady heat sources to prevent the veneers from drying out or lifting. Apply a microcrystalline wax periodically and buff gently with a soft cloth to protect the finish. Avoid using modern liquid polishes or silicone-based sprays, as these can penetrate hairline cracks in the old polish and damage the underlying timber and floral inlays over time.

What is the difference between a centre table and a side table?

A centre table is finished on all four sides because it was historically intended to stand free in the middle of a room. Side tables are generally finished primarily on the front and long sides to sit flat against a wall. Both forms frequently feature floral marquetry or painted decoration, but centre tables often command more intricate detail across the entire perimeter of the top.

How can I tell Victorian floral tables from Edwardian ones?

Victorian pieces usually employ heavier timbers like burr walnut and mahogany, accompanied by deep, rich tones and robust carving or dense marquetry. The floral motifs tend to be lush, naturalistic sprays covering the central tabletops. Edwardian furniture often favours lighter woods such as satinwood, displaying airier Sheraton Revival painted floral garlands and more restrained, elegant proportions suited to brighter drawing rooms.

Were these tables meant for everyday use?

Most antique tables served specific domestic functions, such as holding lamps, displaying porcelain, or accommodating card games and letter writing. While sturdy enough for light daily tasks, their aged surfaces require sensible precautions against moisture and heavy impacts. Using coasters and felt pads helps preserve the delicate floral veneers and polished finishes while allowing the furniture to remain an active part of a modern interior.

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An antique floral table brings together centuries of timber, brass, and hand-worked marquetry into a practical centrepiece for any room.

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side or Work Table, Circa 1890

19th century

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Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side or Work Table, Circa 1890

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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Antique Victorian Quality Satinwood Hand Painted Satinwood Lamp/side Table

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Satinwood Hand Painted Satinwood Lamp/side Table

From London City Antiques

£1,385

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Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£525

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Antique Porcelain Cherub Centrepiece C1860

19th century

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Antique Porcelain Cherub Centrepiece C1860

From Shaun King Antiques

£425

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19th century

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A Superior French Marquetry 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Amboyna and Gilt Bureau De Dame Writing Desk Bonheur Du Jour by Paul Sormani

From CJ Antiques

£8,000

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1900 - 1920

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Wonderful Kang Opium Coffee Table

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£795

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19th century

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19th Century French Inlaid Bedside Table

From Hobson May Collection

£495

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Antique Specimen Table, English, Inlaid, Occasional, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Specimen Table, English, Inlaid, Occasional, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,650

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1900 - 1920

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An Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sidetable

From Blank Canvas Antiques

£2,900

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Quality Antique Louis XV French Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

19th century

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Quality Antique Louis XV French Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

From London City Antiques

£1,885

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Several pieces feature floral marquetry so detailed that individual tulip petals appear composed of distinct wood grains chosen to mimic natural shadows.

Fine Inlaid Burr Walnut Tripod Lamp Table C1840

19th century

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Fine Inlaid Burr Walnut Tripod Lamp Table C1840

From Shaun King Antiques

£2,450

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Fine Quality Inlaid & Portrait Decorated Work Box

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Inlaid & Portrait Decorated Work Box

From Eclectic Antiques

£235

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Antique English Georgian Real Ironstone China Vegetable Tureen and Cover

19th century

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Antique English Georgian Real Ironstone China Vegetable Tureen and Cover

From Applecross Antiques

£265

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19th century

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19th Century Classical Bronze Cherub Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,500

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Antique Rosewood Inlaid Mantel Clock with Thermometer Savory & Fils a Paris

19th century

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Antique Rosewood Inlaid Mantel Clock with Thermometer Savory & Fils a Paris

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,000

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19th century

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Victorian Oil Lamp

From Cavers Antiques

£475

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Antique Floral Table

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side or Work Table, Circa 1890

Antique Victorian Quality Satinwood Hand Painted Satinwood Lamp/side Table

Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock

Antique Porcelain Cherub Centrepiece C1860

A Superior French Marquetry 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Amboyna and Gilt Bureau De Dame Writing Desk Bonheur Du Jour by Paul Sormani

Wonderful Kang Opium Coffee Table

19th Century French Inlaid Bedside Table

Antique Specimen Table, English, Inlaid, Occasional, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

An Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sidetable

Quality Antique Louis XV French Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

Fine Inlaid Burr Walnut Tripod Lamp Table C1840

Fine Quality Inlaid & Portrait Decorated Work Box

Antique English Georgian Real Ironstone China Vegetable Tureen and Cover

19th Century Classical Bronze Cherub Lamp

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Mantel Clock with Thermometer Savory & Fils a Paris

Victorian Oil Lamp

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