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Antique Continental European Embossed Leather Games Table

About the Item

Add authentic old world European character and charm with this distinctive antique writing table / games table with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina. Born in Continental Europe in the 19th century, hand-crafted of solid pine with rich grain patterns, featuring an inset worn embossed leather top with chessboard, crown, stylized cross and fleur-de-lis motif, pine frame with quality dovetailed frieze drawer and simple chamfer beveled detail, rising on turned baluster-form legs. Versatile; having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a handsome hall console or sofa table, small scale work bench, writing desk, library table or kids desk, masculine wabi-sabi accent table, and more.. Dimensions: (approx) 29.25" High, 35.5" Wide, 19.5" Deep Game board: 12.5" x 12.5" Clearance: 24" Perfectly imperfect, retaining original antique character and rustic charm throughout. Desirable original unrestored condition; strong, sturdy, and stable, with wear and tear consistent with age and indicative of heavy use. Highly distressed leather with craquelure and scattered losses. Presents well. Delivered ready for immediate use!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Pine,Wood,Chamfered,Embossed,Hand-Crafted,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Desirable original unrestored antique condition. Heavily worn weathered distressed patina. Strong, sturdy, stable & structurally sound. Wear consistent w/age & indicative of heavy use. Heavily worn leather. Delivered cleaned, waxed, ready for use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977236893792
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