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Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table

$33,000
£24,700.01
€28,541.16
CA$45,760
A$51,257.08
CHF 26,647.98
MX$632,921.77
NOK 339,474.33
SEK 320,920.16
DKK 212,989.71
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About the Item

This magnificent Circa 1910 Edwardian Satinwood hand-painted game table displays signs of fine craftsmanship and ingenuity. From the 17th to the 19th Century, card and board games were means to socialize and gamble large sums of money among the wealthy. Game tables are an example of specialized furniture beautifully crafted by a skilled cabinetmaker for such clients. When not in use, the envelope top has such an elegant hand-painted floral design and fine maple inlay that makes it too lovely to conceal by placing anything on top. Closed, it can decorate any hallway or entryway. On casters, the table can be easily moved from room to room, which makes it very versatile. The maple inlay detail continues the sides and drawers, showing no detail of elegance was spared. Once you swivel the top, it opens to a flat green felt surface for playing cards. It has a rosewood and satinwood parquetry chessboard and cribbage board that pulls out in the front with brass knobs. The interior is a mahogany drawer with compartments for the storage of play pieces. The chess pieces are ivory. The right side opens to a hidden compartment with a built-in tantalus accompanied by three fine crystal decanters, perfect for pouring a drink before a game. The left side is a dummy drawer to symmetrically continue the aesthetics of the design to its entirety. As a commissioned piece of work, this museum-quality piece is perfect for any collector or connoisseur of rare, one-of-a-kind antiques. Comes with three crystal decanters and game pieces shown are included: a complete ivory chess set. 4 playing decks, poker chips (51 white + 1 for the dealer, 49 blue chips, 43 red chips, and 49 yellow chips), dice (7 yellow, 4 green, 5 purple, 3 blue), 12 cribbage pegs. Measures: Closed: H=29 in. W=30.5 in. D=18.5 in. Open H=29 in. W=37 in. D=30.5 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Inside one of the drawers, this game table has the inscription " Unsworth". Comes with three original crystal decanters which are in good condition and intact. Game pieces were added later. Ships entirely in one piece.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7185229845352

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