How do I use an envelope table?

The top of an envelope table consists of four triangular leaves that pivot outward from the centre to open. Rotating the top section often causes all four flaps to move simultaneously, revealing a baize-lined interior for card games.

What games were these tables used for?

These tables accommodated card games such as whist, as well as board games like chess and backgammon. Removable boards or reversible tops allowed a single table to serve multiple pastimes.

How do I identify a Regency period table?

Regency tables typically feature dark rosewood combined with precise brass inlay, brass mounts, and scroll or pedestal bases. They reflect classical influences popular in the early nineteenth century, often utilising lyre supports and brass castors.

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Inlaid Rosewood Gaming Table

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An inlaid rosewood gaming table brings rich timber and intricate contrasting details into a room, serving as both a practical surface for play and a striking centrepiece.