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.

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Victorian Walnut Snap-top Table

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,950

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Victorian Inlaid Oval Centre Table

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£425

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Victorian Inlaid Oval Walnut Centre Table

19th century

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Victorian Inlaid Oval Walnut Centre Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£590

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Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Oval Centre Table

19th century

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Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Oval Centre Table

From London City Antiques

£895

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Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table, English, 1850

19th century

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Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table, English, 1850

From Judy Fox Antiques

£3,800

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Very Pretty Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table

19th century

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Very Pretty Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£895

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Fine Victorian Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

19th century

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Fine Victorian Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,275

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Fine Quality Victorian Figured Walnut Oval Loo Table.

19th century

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Fine Quality Victorian Figured Walnut Oval Loo Table.

From E W Cousins and Son

£1,200

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A Stunning Walnut and Marquetry Centre Table

19th century

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A Stunning Walnut and Marquetry Centre Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£12,995

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

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Victorian Burr Walnut Oval Centre Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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Antique Display Table, English, Burr Walnut, 4 Seat, Oval, Centre, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Display Table, English, Burr Walnut, 4 Seat, Oval, Centre, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,850

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Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Dining Table

19th century

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Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Dining Table

From Helios and Co Antiques

£1,995

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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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19th Century Walnut Centre Table by Edwards & Roberts

From Martlesham Antiques

£1,950

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Superbly Inlaid Victorian Walnut Centre Table.

19th century

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Superbly Inlaid Victorian Walnut Centre Table.

From Helios and Co Antiques

£4,250

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Victorian Walnut Loo Table

Victorian Walnut Snap-top Table

Victorian Inlaid Oval Centre Table

Victorian Inlaid Oval Walnut Centre Table

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Oval Centre Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table, English, 1850

Very Pretty Victorian Burr Walnut Centre Table

Fine Victorian Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Centre Table

Fine Quality Victorian Figured Walnut Oval Loo Table.

A Stunning Walnut and Marquetry Centre Table

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Center Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Oval Centre Table

Antique Display Table, English, Burr Walnut, 4 Seat, Oval, Centre, Victorian

Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Dining Table

Wonderful Quality Small L Circular Marquetry Table

19th Century Walnut Centre Table by Edwards & Roberts

Superbly Inlaid Victorian Walnut Centre Table.

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