19th Century French Boulle Card Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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 ...
Brass
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Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid serpentine card tables. Each with wonderful red stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings.
Tortoise Shell
Louis XV Style Boulle Card Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Boulle Gilt Metal Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Card Table, late 19th century, the serpentine shaped fold-over enclosing a green baize lined interior, con...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Console and Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
This 19th century serpentine front fold top console and games table captures the essence of André Charles Boulle’s work perfectly; with classical designs in brass inlay to the top, ...
Bronze, Brass
Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Card Table by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Card Table by Edwards & Roberts Stock No.: S27-1074 A fine late 19th-century Louis XV style card table by the distinguished London cabinetmakers Edwar...
Ebony
Napoleon III Bronze-Mounted Boulle Work Game Table (table a jeu)
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Regale Napoleon III Bronze-Mounted Boulle Work Game Table (table a jeu) veneered with red-stained tortoise shell and brass marquetry. France, circa 1860's. Measures 29" high, 36" lo...
Wood
Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and attractive antique French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'Boulle', ebonised card table with fabulous ormolu mounts, C 1880 in date.
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H 30.52 in W 37.41 in D 18.63 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III 1850 EBONiSED BOULLE CARD TABLE FOR RESTORATION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this totally original, unrestored, Napoleon III Boulle card games table with ebonised frame and green baize ...
Wood
Pair of Ornate 19th C. Card Tables after Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of ornate card tables designed after André-Charles Boulle, a Superior French Cabinet maker.
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Ebonized Boulle Style Card Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Nashville, TN
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 ...
Ebony
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass boulle, ebonized card table with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1860 in date.
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle and ebonised card table with ormolu mounts, circa 1870 in date.
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised card table with fabulous ormolu mounts, c.1870 in date.
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table ca. 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised centre table with fabulous ormolu mounts, c.1860 in date. The table is beautiful...
Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique, French inlaid 'Boulle' and tortoiseshell, ebonised card table with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1860 in date.
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised centre table with fabulous ormolu mounts, c.1860 in date. The table is beautiful...
Tortoise Shell
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H 28.75 in W 45 in D 33 in
Russian Baltic Rosewood Boulle Brass Inlaid Center Occasional Card Table C1820
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare rosewood center or card table made in Russia during the early part of the 1800s.
Brass
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H 31 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Exceptionally Fine Pair of French 2nd Empire tortoise-shell boulle Card-Tables
Located in Cambridge, GB
An exceptionally fine pair of French Second Empire (Napoleon III) Boulle Revival card-tables; the hinged and swivelling tops of elaborate serpentine form, enclosing a shaped baize-li...
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H 27.56 in W 35.83 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Fine French Bouille Work Games / Card Table, Stunning Quality
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Northwich, GB
A magnificent quality 19th century French Boulle work, ebonised swivel top games or card table.
Ebony
Today, the phrase “card tables” might evoke the image of common plastic tables covered in felt, but historically these tables were statement pieces that invited merriment and were made of mahogany, walnut or other fine woods. Today, antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can enliven a space and encourage spirited competition in your home.
Card tables originated in England in the late 17th century, and during this time, as well as the 18th century, game tables in general became quite popular. We refer to early versions of card tables as antique Regency card tables because the Prince of Wales ruled England during the period and his official title was Regent. Back then, these furnishings were typically small, rectangular tables outfitted with hinged tops so that they could be opened to reveal a playing surface. Ornamental flourishes of the era might have included an integration of fine velvet or needlepoint as lining for the table’s surface. For furniture makers, wide adoption of a dense woven green material called baize for table covering — similar to felt but stronger — occurred during the early 1700s.
Tea became widely affordable during the early 1800s in England, and tea time exploded in popularity and involved large tea sets — especially during the Victorian era — as well as small, well-crafted tea tables. Your beverage was paired with petite baked goods, and the tea table would be home to teacups, saucers, a milk pot and other items. While tea tables are similar in design to card tables, the focus is more on presentation. Georgian card tables and tea tables — furniture made during the reign of England’s three Georges — were especially ornate. Some featured intricately carved design elements on each side and stood on elegantly curved legs. After all, tea time became a sacred ritual that society women dressed up for. It was a time to pause, reflect and sip a comforting beverage.
When no guests were visiting to enjoy tea or play games, owners could fold down both card tables and tea tables to their smaller size and tuck them away into a corner of the room.
Antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can make a lovely addition to any living room, entertainment room or game room. Find yours on 1stDibs.
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