How do I tell a Georgian table from an Edwardian copy?

Georgian tables generally exhibit hand-cut dovetails, older secondary woods like oak or pine beneath the veneers, and subtle hand-applied patination on the satinwood. Edwardian and Sheraton Revival pieces often display machine-made uniformity in their stringing and lighter interior carcase timbers. Construction methods inside the pivot mechanism also help distinguish the eras. Earlier examples use straightforward wooden pivot actions or rule joints, while Edwardian models frequently incorporate patent brass hinges and clever swivel mechanisms.

Were these tables used only for playing cards?

While specifically designed for card games like whist or quadrille, these tables functioned as versatile pieces of reception room furniture during the day. When folded shut, they served as side tables, console tables, or lamp stands against a parlour wall. Many examples feature plain baize interiors rather than inlaid gaming boards, allowing them to double as tea tables or occasional writing surfaces. Their multi-use nature made them staples of middle and upper-class British drawing rooms.

Why is satinwood often paired with mahogany?

Cabinetmakers paired satinwood with darker timbers like mahogany and rosewood to create sharp visual contrast and accentuate the golden glow of the satinwood veneer. This pairing defined the refined aesthetic of the late eighteenth century and later revival periods. Darker woods provided durable framing materials for the borders, legs, and crossbanding, while the pale satinwood served as the primary canvas for delicate marquetry and floral inlays.

How should I care for a satinwood veneer surface?

Satinwood is sensitive to direct sunlight, which can bleach its characteristic golden colour and cause the delicate marquetry inlays to fade unevenly. Position these tables away from windows and direct heat sources to preserve the timber. Dust them regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax sparingly when the wood appears dry. Avoid modern liquid polishes containing silicones, which can penetrate hairline cracks in old French polish.

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When you search for a satinwood inlaid card table, you are looking at fold-over furniture designed for evening entertainment in Georgian, Regency, and Edwardian parlours.

Antique Pair of Sheraton Period Satinwood Card Tables

18th century

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Antique Pair of Sheraton Period Satinwood Card Tables

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£24,000

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1900 - 1920

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Hepplewhite Style Satinwood Card Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£895

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Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Card Table with Drawer

18th century

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Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Card Table with Drawer

From Abersoch Antiques

£495

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Editors Choice Antique Howard & Son's Sheraton Revival Games Cards Side Table

19th century

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Editors Choice Antique Howard & Son's Sheraton Revival Games Cards Side Table

From Royal House Antiques

£3,850

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A Very Rare Georgian Hand Painted Inlaid Turn Over Leaf Card Table

18th century

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A Very Rare Georgian Hand Painted Inlaid Turn Over Leaf Card Table

From Yeats Country Antiques

£2,450

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19th century

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A Demi Lune Card Table

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£750

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19th century

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A Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Inlaid Card Tables

From Yeats Country Antiques

£7,950

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18th century

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Georgian Satinwood Foldover Card Table

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£585

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Games Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Games Table

From London City Antiques

£1,285

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Card Table

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£650

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Listings feature satinwood inlaid card tables spanning the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian periods, utilising mahogany, rosewood, and ebony.

Edwardian Sheraton Style Mahogany Card Table

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Sheraton Style Mahogany Card Table

From The Antique Furniture Company

£790

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18th century

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Fine 18th Century Parquetry Card Table

From Holmes Antiques

£2,300

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An Unusual and Rare Edwardian Satinwood Games and Drinks Table.

1900 - 1920

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An Unusual and Rare Edwardian Satinwood Games and Drinks Table.

From Long Melford Antiques

£1,495

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Georgian Style Satinwood Card Table, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Georgian Style Satinwood Card Table, Circa 1900

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,200

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A Games Table Attributed to Maples of London

1900 - 1920

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A Games Table Attributed to Maples of London

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£9,500

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19th century

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Satinwood Card Table

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,495

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Satinwood Inlaid Card Table

Antique Pair of Sheraton Period Satinwood Card Tables

Hepplewhite Style Satinwood Card Table

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Card Table with Drawer

Editors Choice Antique Howard & Son's Sheraton Revival Games Cards Side Table

A Very Rare Georgian Hand Painted Inlaid Turn Over Leaf Card Table

A Demi Lune Card Table

A Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Inlaid Card Tables

Georgian Satinwood Foldover Card Table

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Games Table

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Card Table

Edwardian Sheraton Style Mahogany Card Table

Fine 18th Century Parquetry Card Table

An Unusual and Rare Edwardian Satinwood Games and Drinks Table.

Georgian Style Satinwood Card Table, Circa 1900

A Games Table Attributed to Maples of London

Satinwood Card Table

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