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.

Unusual Antique Regency Quality Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Freestanding Sofa/dining Table

19th century

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Unusual Antique Regency Quality Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Freestanding Sofa/dining Table

From London City Antiques

£3,850

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Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Chiming 8 Day Mantle Clock

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Chiming 8 Day Mantle Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£895

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19th century

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19th Century English Regency Rosewood Specimen Marble Table

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£3,600

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Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Sideboard

1900 - 1920

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Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Sideboard

From London City Antiques

£1,495

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18th century

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Georgian Sideboard

From Millers Antiques

£1,750

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1900 - 1920

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Hepplewhite Style Satinwood Card Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£895

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George III Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

18th century

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George III Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

From Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

£3,950

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19th century

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19th Century Baby Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Small Sutherland Side Occasional Lamp Coffee Table

From CJ Antiques

£1,150

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Nest of Three Tables

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£785

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1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

From Worboys Antiques

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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.

Antique Edwardian Brass Inlaid Envelope Card Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Brass Inlaid Envelope Card Table

From Penderyn Antiques

£650

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Basket Base Centre Table

19th century

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Basket Base Centre Table

From London City Antiques

£3,450

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Edwardian Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

From Andros Antiques

£380

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Writing Desk

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Writing Desk

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,385

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A Victorian Marquetry Inlay Centre Table

19th century

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A Victorian Marquetry Inlay Centre Table

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£6,500

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Pretty Sheraton Revival Ladies Writing Table

1900 - 1920

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Pretty Sheraton Revival Ladies Writing Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Inlay Wood Tables

Unusual Antique Regency Quality Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Freestanding Sofa/dining Table

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Chiming 8 Day Mantle Clock

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Specimen Marble Table

Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Sideboard

Georgian Sideboard

Hepplewhite Style Satinwood Card Table

George III Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

19th Century Baby Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Small Sutherland Side Occasional Lamp Coffee Table

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Nest of Three Tables

Art Nouveau Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Antique Edwardian Brass Inlaid Envelope Card Table

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Basket Base Centre Table

Edwardian Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Writing Desk

A Victorian Marquetry Inlay Centre Table

Pretty Sheraton Revival Ladies Writing Table

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