How do I care for an inlaid table?

Keep these pieces away from direct sunlight and steady sources of heat to prevent the wood from drying and the tiny veneer pieces from lifting. Apply natural beeswax sparingly and buff gently with a soft cloth to maintain the finish. Avoid placing damp glasses or hot ceramic items directly on the polished surface. Use protective mats and coasters to safeguard the delicate boxwood or satinwood stringing from staining.

Can I use an antique card table daily?

Most folding card and occasional tables were built for regular domestic use, featuring sturdy pivoting tops and supportive frames. You can open and close them safely provided you check the hinge alignment and handle the mechanism without force. Ensure the table rests on a level floor so the weight distributes evenly across the legs when extended. Heavy daily use suits robust mahogany or walnut frames better than highly fragile marquetry surfaces.

How do I date an inlaid table?

Examine the timber choices, construction methods inside the drawers, and the style of the inlay work. Georgian and Regency pieces often use oak or deal for secondary framing with hand-cut dovetails, while Edwardian examples utilise machine-sawn elements and distinct satinwood banding. Stylistic cues such as brass mounts, tapered legs, and specific floral motifs align with the prevailing fashions recorded across the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

What is the difference between marquetry and parquetry?

Marquetry involves cutting varied veneers to create pictorial scenes, floral sprays, or curving ornamental arrangements. Artisans assemble these intricate designs on paper before pressing them directly onto the table top. Parquetry uses geometrical blocks of wood arranged in repeating abstract patterns such as cubes or chequers. This technique provides structured, architectural decoration across flat surfaces.

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These inlay wood tables bring together centuries of cabinet-making skill, offering refined surfaces and rich timber grain for daily use.

18th century

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18th Century Oak Segmented Wine Table

From Walton House Antiques

£1,650

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William and Mary Period Oyster Olive and Holly Inlaid Side Table

17th century

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William and Mary Period Oyster Olive and Holly Inlaid Side Table

From Park Lodge Antiques

£7,950

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A Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London

1900 - 1920

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A Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London

From Yeats Country Antiques

£4,375

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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Oval Occasional Table

19th century

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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Oval Occasional Table

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£995

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1900 - 1920

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Antique C.1925 Pair of Kidney-shaped Inlaid Veneer Bedside Tables - Fine Quality

From Prior and Willis

£1,746

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19th century

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19thc Demi Lune Card Table

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£975

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19th century

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Regency Rosewood Fold Over Card Table

From Treasury Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Damascan Games Chess Table Side Arabic Inlay 1890

From Canonbury Antiques

£975

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French Napoleon III Rosewood Side Table / Lamp Table

19th century

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French Napoleon III Rosewood Side Table / Lamp Table

From Merchant House Antiques

£895

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

From Penderyn Antiques

£595

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The listings span the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries, featuring mahogany, walnut, rosewood, and satinwood across side tables, desks, and cabinets.

A William IV Rosewood Music Stand / Table

19th century

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A William IV Rosewood Music Stand / Table

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£680

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19th century

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An Extremely Pretty Victorian Teapoy.

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£1,225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Superb Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard

1900 - 1920

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Superb Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

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Pair of Late Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Side Work Writing Tables

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Late Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Side Work Writing Tables

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£590

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Antique French Style Side Tables

1920 - 1940

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Pair of Antique French Style Side Tables

From Marylebone Antiques

£1,250

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Fine Satinwood Inlaid Dressing Table Mirror

1900 - 1920

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Fine Satinwood Inlaid Dressing Table Mirror

From Shackladys Antiques

£895

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Inlay Wood Tables

18th Century Oak Segmented Wine Table

William and Mary Period Oyster Olive and Holly Inlaid Side Table

A Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Oval Occasional Table

Antique C.1925 Pair of Kidney-shaped Inlaid Veneer Bedside Tables - Fine Quality

19thc Demi Lune Card Table

Regency Rosewood Fold Over Card Table

Damascan Games Chess Table Side Arabic Inlay 1890

French Napoleon III Rosewood Side Table / Lamp Table

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

A William IV Rosewood Music Stand / Table

An Extremely Pretty Victorian Teapoy.

Superb Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard

Pair of Late Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Side Work Writing Tables

Pair of Antique French Style Side Tables

Fine Satinwood Inlaid Dressing Table Mirror

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