Games table - Mahogany
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Antique Regency-style folding mahogany gaming table from the United Kingdom, dating to 1850–1900, with dimensions 90 cm deep, 69 cm high and 91 cm wide, weighing 25 kg, in good condition with rare use and light signs of wear and age.
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Folding mahogany featherwood gaming table, Regency style
This folding gaming table represents a refined example of the English Regency period (1811-1830), characterized by elegant lines and practical functionality. Feather mahogany, with its natural wavy and lustrous grain, was particularly valued for fine furniture. Gaming tables were essential features in aristocratic homes of the era, used for cards, chess, and other social games, with a folding top that saved space when not in use.
These tables are highly sought after by antique furniture collectors and enthusiasts of historic interior design for their versatility and timeless charm. The quality of the feather mahogany workmanship and the functional design make them desirable pieces for both practical use and decorative value. They represent a piece of social history, bearing witness to the entertainment habits of the British aristocracy in the 19th century, and are particularly valued by interior designers and collectors for their neoclassical elegance.
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 TranslateFolding mahogany featherwood gaming table, Regency style
This folding gaming table represents a refined example of the English Regency period (1811-1830), characterized by elegant lines and practical functionality. Feather mahogany, with its natural wavy and lustrous grain, was particularly valued for fine furniture. Gaming tables were essential features in aristocratic homes of the era, used for cards, chess, and other social games, with a folding top that saved space when not in use.
These tables are highly sought after by antique furniture collectors and enthusiasts of historic interior design for their versatility and timeless charm. The quality of the feather mahogany workmanship and the functional design make them desirable pieces for both practical use and decorative value. They represent a piece of social history, bearing witness to the entertainment habits of the British aristocracy in the 19th century, and are particularly valued by interior designers and collectors for their neoclassical elegance.
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
25 kg
Style subtype
Regency
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
69 cm
Width
91 cm
Depth
90 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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