Silla, Ltd. Game Tables

A very good quality pair of 18th Century Chippendale period Mahogany serpentine fronted card tables. Each with hinged tops, opening to reveal inset baised tops for card or game playi...

A fun and unusual 19th century Victorian English mahogany Bagatelle game board table with nicely aged patina. Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case exterior, and a patinated brass hinged lid lift top that flips open to extend and reveal the baize (green felt like billiards material) lined gaming surface with semi-circular bentwood bumper at one end adorned with nine numbered holes, arranged with one in the center of the bentwood gallery and the rest surrounding it evenly in a ring. Framing the board, twenty-four contrasting inlay panels set with five holes run along either side of the board, originally used to keep score. circa 1890 The game board rests partially inset in a fitted mahogany stand base, raised on four straight square legs joined by ‘H’ stretcher. A wonderful piece of game board history, originally designed to sit on top of a dining table or games table, this piece features a fitted stand, making it the ideal size and proportions for use as a one-of-a-kind coffee table, chair side table, cocktail table, low console, or simply displayed as a distinctive decorative folk art piece. Dimensions (approx): 18" High, 31.25" Wide, 15.75" Deep Open: 60" Wide Good condition overall, especially considering age. Dark rich patina over the whole, enhanced by heavy buildup lustrous sheen and antique mahogany glow. No game pieces or accessories included. Age appropriate wear including various imperfections, with expected signs of use, including losses, checking, wear to finish and baize liner, staining, minor splitting to bent wood, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use. All of which adds to the elegant warmth, sophisticated antique character, and overall authenticity. Please refer to photography for complete condition. Delivered lightly cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use as furniture. History: The origins of Bagatelle (or its many iterations) are even less clear than most games of a similar history, although we do know it has ties to French Kings, American President Abraham Lincoln, and developed into bar billiards, eventually leading to the development of pachinko and pinball. Bagatelle was a game involving sticks and balls that evolved from efforts to bring outdoor games like ground billiards, croquet, and bowling inside for play during inclement weather. Dating all the way back to the 15th century, the most recent version came about in the 18th century. In France, during the long 1643–1715 reign of Louis XIV, billiard tables were narrowed, with wooden pins or skittles at one end of the table, and players would shoot balls with a stick or cue from the other end, in a game inspired as much by bowling as billiards. Pins took too long to reset when knocked down, so they were eventually fixed to the table, and holes in the bed of the table became the targets. Players could ricochet balls off the pins to achieve the harder scorable holes. Quite a number of variations on this theme were developed. In 1777 a party was thrown in honour of Louis XVI and the queen at the Château de Bagatelle, recently erected at great expense by the king's brother, the Count of Artois. Bagatelle from Italian bagattella, signifies 'a trifle', 'a decorative thing'. The highlight of the party was a new table game featuring a slender table and cue sticks, which players used to shoot ivory balls up an inclined playfield. The game was dubbed bagatelle by the count and shortly after swept through France. From 1770 to 1850 Bagatelle was just as popular as Billiards throughout England and Britain. Some French soldiers carried their favorite bagatelle tables...

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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...

An English Victorian period fold-over walnut mahogany game table from the 19th century with bookmatched top and carved base on casters. Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite English fold-over mahogany game table from the 19th century, a piece that exudes the sophistication and craftsmanship of its time. This table, with its bookmatched top and intricately carved base, is a stunning example of high-quality Victorian furniture. The table's top showcases the art of bookmatching, where the grains and patterns of the mahogany wood are mirrored to create a symmetrical and visually appealing design. This attention to detail reflects the skilled artistry of the period. Resting on a beautifully carved base, the table is both sturdy and ornate, with the carvings adding a touch of opulence and flair. Equipped with casters, this game table is as functional as it is beautiful, allowing for easy movement within a space. In its closed form, the table measures 29.75"H x 36.6"W x 18.25"D, perfect as a side table or accent piece. When opened, it transforms into a spacious game table with dimensions of 28.75"H x 36.6"W x 36.6"D, ideal for an evening of cards or board games. In a contemporary home, this Victorian walnut and mahogany game table serves as a versatile and elegant piece of furniture. It can be used in a living room or study, offering a blend of practicality for game nights and aesthetic appeal as a decorative item. The table's clean condition and timeless design make it a valuable addition to any home, perfect for those who appreciate the charm and history of antique furniture.

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