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.

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French 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Card Table.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

From Antique and Unique

£375

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19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century Satinwood Serpentine Hall Table

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£8,800

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Mantel Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£530

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Fine George III Period Serpentine Side Table

18th century

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Fine George III Period Serpentine Side Table

From Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

£1,850

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19th century

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Rosewood Inlaid Demilune Games Table

From Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

£1,350

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Oval Inlaid Side Table

From Graham Pickett

£225

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19th century

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An Oval Satinwood Occasional Table

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£375

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Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,950

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19th century

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French Satinwood Table Box 1850

From Michael Johnson Antiques

£690

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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.

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19th Century Dutch Marquetry Card Table

From FB Antiques

£1,250

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Card Table

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,500

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19th century

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19th Century Inlaid Birch Lyre Form Occasional Table

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,195

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Antique Occasional Table, English, Tilt Top, Lamp, Wine, Empire Taste, Regency

19th century

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Antique Occasional Table, English, Tilt Top, Lamp, Wine, Empire Taste, Regency

From London Fine Antiques

£1,695

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Spectacular Quality Inlaid Mahogany Antique Centre Table / Lamp Table

19th century

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Spectacular Quality Inlaid Mahogany Antique Centre Table / Lamp Table

From Driscolls Antiques Ltd

£375

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19th century

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Rare 19th Century Sorrento Inlaid Table by Almerico Gargiulo

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£35,000

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Inlay Wood Tables

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Card Table.

Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

Antique Late 19th Century Satinwood Serpentine Hall Table

Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Mantel Clock

Fine George III Period Serpentine Side Table

Rosewood Inlaid Demilune Games Table

Edwardian Oval Inlaid Side Table

An Oval Satinwood Occasional Table

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

French Satinwood Table Box 1850

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Card Table

Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Card Table

19th Century Inlaid Birch Lyre Form Occasional Table

Antique Occasional Table, English, Tilt Top, Lamp, Wine, Empire Taste, Regency

Spectacular Quality Inlaid Mahogany Antique Centre Table / Lamp Table

Rare 19th Century Sorrento Inlaid Table by Almerico Gargiulo

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