How do I fold these tables?

Most examples utilise an interlocking wooden X-frame that lifts away from the underside of the top, allowing the base to scissor shut flat. The tabletop then removes entirely for separate storage or transport. Ensure any metal hinges or pins are free of obstruction before attempting to collapse the frame to prevent stressing the old timber.

Where were these tables made?

The listings show origins spanning British India, Qing Dynasty China, Japan, and the Middle East. Workshops in these regions produced portable furniture for export and colonial markets. Anglo-Indian examples often feature deep floral carving, while Chinese pieces frequently display tray tops resting on collapsible bases.

What woods are commonly used?

Makers utilised dense tropical timbers including teak, padauk, and hongmu. These heavy woods provided the structural strength needed for folding frames and intricate carving. Inlays of contrasting materials such as brass, copper, and bone were frequently set directly into the wooden surfaces.

How do I care for inlaid wood?

Dust the carved surfaces gently with a soft brush to prevent dirt accumulation in the recesses. Apply a neutral wax sparingly to nourish the hardwood without clouding metal or bone inlays. Keep these tables away from direct heat sources and dramatic humidity shifts to protect the joints and prevent inlay lifting.

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A hardwood folding table offers practical portability and rich regional carving, spanning Anglo-Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern workshops from the Victorian era onwards.

Antique Folding Campaign Table, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Occasional, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Folding Campaign Table, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Occasional, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,450

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1900 - 1920

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An Oriental Profusely Carved Table

From Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

£495

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1900 - 1920

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Chinese Card / Games Table

From John Howkins Antiques

£695

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19th century

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C19th Chinese Hongmu Folding Tray Table

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£2,800

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1900 - 1920

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19thc Anglo-indian Carved Table

From LVS Decorative Arts

£650

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