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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Small Pretty Kneehole Desk

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£300

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Table

From Marylebone Antiques

£475

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1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Period Floor Lamp

From James R Millington Antiques

£340

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Antique Pair of Regency Rosewood Card Tables

19th century

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Antique Pair of Regency Rosewood Card Tables

From Moxhams Antiques

£8,500

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A Regency Mahogany Inlaid Demi Lune Fold Over Games / Side Table C1810

19th century

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A Regency Mahogany Inlaid Demi Lune Fold Over Games / Side Table C1810

From Castleforge Antiques Ltd

£575

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Antique Edwardian Flame Mahgoany Revolving Bookcase C.1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Flame Mahgoany Revolving Bookcase C.1900

From Regent Antiques

£1,550

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Matched ‘Pair’ of Late C19th Liberty & Co. Moorish Style Octagonal Occasional Tables.

19th century

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Matched ‘Pair’ of Late C19th Liberty & Co. Moorish Style Octagonal Occasional Tables.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,600

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17th century

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A Late 17th Century Continental Burr Wood Casket

From Hansord Antiques

£3,650

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18th century

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Rare Late 18th Century Solid Fiddleback Sycamore Pembroke Table of Fine Patina

From LVS Decorative Arts

£3,950

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Centre Table with Chess Top

19th century

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Centre Table with Chess Top

From London City Antiques

£1,385

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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 Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table 19th C

19th century

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Antique Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£2,750

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Kidney Shape Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Display Table

1900 - 1920

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Kidney Shape Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Display Table

From Roger King Antiques

£290

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£525

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Large Scottish George III Mahogany Stage-back Sideboard

18th century

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Large Scottish George III Mahogany Stage-back Sideboard

From Georgian Antiques

£3,500

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18th century

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Fine Irish Mahogany Games Table

From Abersoch Antiques

£750

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19th century

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French Mantle Clock Circa 1880

From Frank Craig Antiques

£850

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Inlay Wood Tables

Small Pretty Kneehole Desk

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Table

Art Deco Period Floor Lamp

Antique Pair of Regency Rosewood Card Tables

A Regency Mahogany Inlaid Demi Lune Fold Over Games / Side Table C1810

Antique Edwardian Flame Mahgoany Revolving Bookcase C.1900

Matched ‘Pair’ of Late C19th Liberty & Co. Moorish Style Octagonal Occasional Tables.

A Late 17th Century Continental Burr Wood Casket

Rare Late 18th Century Solid Fiddleback Sycamore Pembroke Table of Fine Patina

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Centre Table with Chess Top

Antique Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table 19th C

Kidney Shape Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Display Table

Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Large Scottish George III Mahogany Stage-back Sideboard

Fine Irish Mahogany Games Table

French Mantle Clock Circa 1880

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