Games table - Walnut
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Description from the seller
Victorian walnut gaming table with an inlaid chessboard and bobbin-turned legs
This gaming table dates to the late Victorian period, roughly 1880-1900, when furniture with decorative inlays and elaborate bobbin-turned legs was highly valued in English country houses. The inlaid chessboard at the center of the top reflects the popularity of board games as a social pastime among the well-to-do families of the era. The bobbin-turned legs, a hallmark of Victorian style, demonstrate the craftsmanship skill and attention to detail typical of the period.
This type of table is particularly appreciated by collectors of Victorian furniture and by enthusiasts of antique chess and board games. The combination of functionality and aesthetic value makes it a desirable piece for furnishing lounges, libraries, or gaming rooms in a classic style. Collectors of period furniture and interior designers seek these pieces for their versatility, artisanal beauty, and the historical charm they bring to contemporary living spaces.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateVictorian walnut gaming table with an inlaid chessboard and bobbin-turned legs
This gaming table dates to the late Victorian period, roughly 1880-1900, when furniture with decorative inlays and elaborate bobbin-turned legs was highly valued in English country houses. The inlaid chessboard at the center of the top reflects the popularity of board games as a social pastime among the well-to-do families of the era. The bobbin-turned legs, a hallmark of Victorian style, demonstrate the craftsmanship skill and attention to detail typical of the period.
This type of table is particularly appreciated by collectors of Victorian furniture and by enthusiasts of antique chess and board games. The combination of functionality and aesthetic value makes it a desirable piece for furnishing lounges, libraries, or gaming rooms in a classic style. Collectors of period furniture and interior designers seek these pieces for their versatility, artisanal beauty, and the historical charm they bring to contemporary living spaces.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
5 kg
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Walnut
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
67 cm
Width
78 cm
Depth
40 cm
Height of the underside of the table
14 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
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