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.

1900 - 1920

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1900s Revolving Bookcase

From Millers Antiques

£750

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Large Regency Design Figured Mahogany and Inlaid Triple Pillar Dining Table

1900 - 1920

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Large Regency Design Figured Mahogany and Inlaid Triple Pillar Dining Table

From Roger King Antiques

£695

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Pretty French Circular Bedside Cabinet Inlaid Kingwood

1920 - 1940

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Pretty French Circular Bedside Cabinet Inlaid Kingwood

From Rams Head Antiques

£295

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1900 - 1920

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Grandfather Clock Miniature Circa 1920

From Frank Craig Antiques

£250

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Regency Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Oval Pembroke Table

19th century

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Regency Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Oval Pembroke Table

From Roger King Antiques

£235

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Plant Stand

From The Antiques Hound

£225

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19th century

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Anglo Indian Hoshiapur Octagonal Table

From Spencer Robertson Antiques

£580

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Hoshiarpur Brass Inlaid Square Side Table

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£2,200

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1900 - 1920

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A Marquetry Side Table with Bobbin Legs

From Kontrast Antiques

£1,400

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Very Pretty Tripod Table with Box Wood Inlay to Top and Legs.

19th century

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Very Pretty Tripod Table with Box Wood Inlay to Top and Legs.

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£350

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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.

Exhibition Quality Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Side Table

1900 - 1920

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Exhibition Quality Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Side Table

From Spinka & Co

£1,050

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Early 20th Century Liberty Style Moorish Side Table

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Liberty Style Moorish Side Table

From Branching Out Antiques

£575

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Pair of Victorian Bedroom Chairs with Scroll Carved Backs

19th century

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Pair of Victorian Bedroom Chairs with Scroll Carved Backs

From Hand of Glory

£275

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Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£2,400

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George III Mahogany Tripod Table with Inlaid Chess Board

18th century

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George III Mahogany Tripod Table with Inlaid Chess Board

From John Howkins Antiques

£695

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18th century

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Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Georgian Side Table in Oak

From ActFurniture LTD

£685

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Inlay Wood Tables

1900s Revolving Bookcase

Large Regency Design Figured Mahogany and Inlaid Triple Pillar Dining Table

Pretty French Circular Bedside Cabinet Inlaid Kingwood

Grandfather Clock Miniature Circa 1920

Regency Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Oval Pembroke Table

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Plant Stand

Anglo Indian Hoshiapur Octagonal Table

Late 19th Century Hoshiarpur Brass Inlaid Square Side Table

A Marquetry Side Table with Bobbin Legs

Very Pretty Tripod Table with Box Wood Inlay to Top and Legs.

Exhibition Quality Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Side Table

Early 20th Century Liberty Style Moorish Side Table

Pair of Victorian Bedroom Chairs with Scroll Carved Backs

Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1900

George III Mahogany Tripod Table with Inlaid Chess Board

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Georgian Side Table in Oak

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