What was a loo table used for?

These tables served as versatile furniture pieces in Victorian homes, primarily utilised for social gatherings and card games like loo. When not in use for entertaining, families placed them in the centre of the room to display decorative objects. The tilting mechanism allowed the large surface to fold flat, making it convenient to push against the perimeter of the parlour. They doubled as breakfast or dining tables when extra surface area was required.

How do I spot burr walnut?

Burr walnut exhibits distinctive swirling patterns, tiny knots, and mottled grain formations that look completely different from straight-cut timber. Cabinet makers sliced these decorative growths into thin veneers to create symmetrical patterns across table tops. This material catches the light differently depending on the angle, giving the wood a deep, shimmering appearance. It forms the defining visual characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century parlour furniture.

Why does the top tilt?

The tilting mechanism was an ingenious space-saving device designed for nineteenth-century drawing rooms. By releasing a catch underneath, the massive wooden top pivots vertically so the furniture occupies minimal floor space. This practical engineering allowed homeowners to clear the centre of the room for dancing or other activities. It remains a defining functional feature of authentic nineteenth-century examples.

How many people can sit at one?

Standard oval tables comfortably accommodate four to six diners depending on the overall dimensions of the top. The generous width provides adequate knee clearance around the central carved pillar. Because the pedestal sits directly underneath in the centre, chairs tuck neatly beneath the rim when the table is not in active use.

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A victorian walnut loo table is a grand centrepiece featuring a tilt top, designed for card games and gatherings.

Antique Victorian Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Centre Table

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Centre Table

From London City Antiques

£1,685

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Walnut Center Table

From Shackladys Antiques

£2,195

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Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Center Table

19th century

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Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Center Table

From Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

£1,250

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A Substantial Centre Table of the Early Victorian Period

19th century

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A Substantial Centre Table of the Early Victorian Period

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£12,500

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A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

19th century

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A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£4,500

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A Fine Nineteenth Century Centre Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons

19th century

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A Fine Nineteenth Century Centre Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£15,000

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Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Burr Walnut Oval Centre Table

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Burr Walnut Oval Centre Table

From London City Antiques

£1,185

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19th century

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Victorian Walnut Coffee Table

From Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

£1,050

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Wonderful Quality Small L Circular Marquetry Table

19th century

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Wonderful Quality Small L Circular Marquetry Table

From Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors

£2,375

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19th century

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Victorian Inlaid Oval Centre Table

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£425

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Listings feature Victorian walnut loo tables primarily from the eighteen-fifties to the eighteen-eighties, utilising burr walnut veneer and boxwood inlay.

Quality Victorian Centre Burr Walnut Dining Table

19th century

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Quality Victorian Centre Burr Walnut Dining Table

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£2,185

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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Stretcher Table

19th century

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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Stretcher Table

From Camden Antiques

£650

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table

19th century

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table

From Marylebone Antiques

£1,275

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Quality Antique Victorian Oval Figured Walnut Lamp Table

19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Oval Figured Walnut Lamp Table

From London City Antiques

£1,285

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19th century

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19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Centre Table

From Martlesham Antiques

£6,950

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19th century

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Fine Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,950

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Victorian Walnut Loo Table

Antique Victorian Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Centre Table

Walnut Center Table

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Center Table

A Substantial Centre Table of the Early Victorian Period

A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

A Fine Nineteenth Century Centre Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Burr Walnut Oval Centre Table

Victorian Walnut Coffee Table

Wonderful Quality Small L Circular Marquetry Table

Victorian Inlaid Oval Centre Table

Quality Victorian Centre Burr Walnut Dining Table

Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Stretcher Table

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table

Quality Antique Victorian Oval Figured Walnut Lamp Table

19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Centre Table

Fine Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table

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