François Linke Card Tables and Tea Tables

C. 20th Century Lovely French Country Card Table w/ Basket Weave inlay top.

This is a game table made in England, circa 1870. The table is made of walnut and burr walnut. The top has a fabulous quality cut of the finest burr walnut. The 4 sides of the top ar...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Thomas Chippendale style, Fret work carved, occasional silver tea table in Mahogany This table is stunning, I would say mid to la...

This funky game table is a great way to add tons of character to any room without sacrificing too much space. Twisting the folded top clockwise will raise one of the envelope triangles with a simple mechanism on the interior of the fold. Once raised it is easy to open the rest of the table top to reveal a green felt playing surface and four counter wells. The felt is in good antique condition with minor wear. The apron houses a single drawer to easily store and access your cards, chips, or dominos. Rectangular, tapered legs support the whole. A very thin band...

Marquetry and burl, expertly crafted into a 19th century Louis XVI style occasional or entry table creates a splash. The table was made in France in the late 19th century and it is ...

A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt bronze (Ormolu) mounted guéridon side table with marble top, attributed to François Linke, (1855-1946). The sin...

Late Victorian envelope card table with gaming wells. A beautifully designed piece, the sturdy 4 footed leg supports the 4 triangular hinged leaves which swivel and open out to re...

19th century French Louis XVI style Boulle inlaid, ormolu-mounted card table, serpentine in shape, having classical scrolling brass inlaid decoration to the top, opening to reveal a ...

A very fine French 19th-early 20th century Louis XV style mahogany, tulipwood, parquetry and ormolu mounted oval gueridon side table with a Brêche Violette marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The inset oval Brêche Violette marble top with a gilt-bronze surround, above a lozenge parquetry frieze with foliate ormolu mounts, with a drawer to one side, on cabriole legs headed by clasps and joined by an 'X'-shaped stretcher centered by a foliate finial, on scroll sabots. Unsigned. Circa: Paris, 1900. Another almost identical table by François Linke (1855-1946) was sold at Christie's London 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics, Sale 7569 on 18 March 2008, Lot 66. François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau, Linke's participation in the Paris 1900 exhibition...

This unique game table dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier period. It comes from Southern Germany. The game table has a beautiful walnut root veneer on top and apron. ...

An extremely rare mid 18th century George II period walnut tea table having well figured foldover top enclosing divisions to well raised on elegant turned legs with carved lappet ...

Wonderful Period rosewood English Regency flip top card or games table. Brass inlay with carved Classical elements in the style of Thomas Hope. Opens and turns to reveal a 36" squ...