Victorian Game Tables

A fine pair of gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry inlaid card tables with Sèvres-style porcelain plaques. English, circa 1870. Each table has a rec...

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...

Quality Victorian card table in burr walnut We date this piece to circa 1880 Table opens out to reveal green beize lined playing surface for cards or board games Table can also serve...

Nice Victorian games or card table in burr walnut Circa 1880 on this collectable antique Features a fold over top which opens out to reveal the beize lined playing surface Bought fro...

A 19th Century Victorian Oak and Mixed Wood Parquetry oak and walnut and Satinwood Inlay Pedestal Game Table Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and stands 31.5" tall. Use it as a s...

Quality antique Victorian mahogany freestanding games table, having a quality antique Victorian games table with a folding revolving baize lined top over a single drawer and dummy dr...

Rectangular with pollard oak veneer top with central reversible game board. The frieze containing two drawers. The ends of the table with carved Tudor rose decoration. Trestle base w...

Victorian Burr Walnut Card table. Circa 1860 This Table is Raised upon Shaped Supports with Carved Knees and Carved Toes. The Supports Feature Pierced Fret Work. The Top of the Table...

A superb antique Victorian revolving mahogany billiards table/dining table, in the manner of Riley, dating from Circa 1880. The oblong top rotating on a central axis to reveal a rai...

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut chess table having a quality burr walnut shaped swizzle top with 2 drop leaves, inlaid chess board and two dra...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid floral marquetry games table, having a outstanding quality burr walnut inlaid floral marquetry swizzle top opening to reveal ...

Elegant early Victorian games table with barley twist stretcher Rosewood games table with a chest board and back gammon inlaid foldover flap We date this piece to circa 1840 Very sol...

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.

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black lacquered with ornate gold leaf floral h...

Victorian walnut demi lune card table This Victorian walnut demi lune card table was made circa 1870. The burr walnut top swivels and folds open to reveal the green baize lined payi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 flamed mahogany demi lune games card table with ornately carved legs A very good looking and well made piece, made i...

A superb quality Victorian papier-mâché mache writing slope and games table with an ebonised background and inlaid with mother of peal. The lid opens to reveal the original velvet l...

A handkerchief table in luxurious Gonçalo-alves wood (Tigerwood) with cards rests and drawer in the Victorian style. Envelope cards and game table

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Marble, hard stone, and mother of pearl inlaid Chess table A very rare find, the top is e...

Antique Snooker table or Antique billiard table by Thurston London England. A very good quality 'Country House" mahogany Snooker table or bill...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lightly restored, exquisite, hand made in England Victorian circa 1860-1880 mahogany framed Chessboard ...

William IV walnut gate leg form games table, 19th c, with rectangular hinged to above a gate leg mechanism on four turned legs. Dealer: S138XX

ENGLISH VICTORIAN MAHOGANY, BRASS AND GILT METAL SKITTLES-AND-TOP TABLE Circa late 19th/early 20th century retaining original skittle pins and metalwork throughout unmarked Item # ...

This card table is made from the finest burl veneer wood, which exudes a timeless beauty that enriches any space. The rich, dark wood has been carefully crafted to highlight the natu...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, one of a kind, circa 1850 Malby & Co London Burr Walnut chessboard table with green baize card playing surface and unique 3D made of Switzerland by Bauerkeller Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very rare example, I have never seen this type of 3D map before, it is 170+ years old and wonderfully patinated as you can see. The table is all in burr walnut including the chessboard top, if you flip that top over you have the baize card playing surface The legs and pedestal are equally decorative and the legs are finished with solid brass castors...

For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood games table. The table has an inlaid top which swivels and folds over to reveal a chess board and backgammon. Below this is a single fit...

This a very beautiful Victorian pietra dura and burr walnut occasional/games table. The table stands on three shaped and foliate carved legs which support a clover leaf shaped platform with three turned and foliate carved columns rising up to a solid veneered top with a moulded edge which is recessed to take the circular slate and specimen marble pietra dura top which is decorated with a bold geometric ribboned boarder and a circular centre inlaid with specimen marbles in a square chessboard pattern making this useful table both an occasional table for lamps etc. and also a games table for chess...

Round games table with marquetry design, string inlay, baluster from pedestal with tripod legs and terminating with a finial. The table tilts for easy storage when not in use. Dimens...

Early-20th Century (1917) wood hinged game box including 24 checkers and 32 chess pieces, hand carved, featuring game board parquetry on the cover, framed by a molded border with eve...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand made in England Burr Walnut folding chess table complete with Staunton chess set A very good looking well-made and f...

This antique games table is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The top of the tab...

This is a fabulous and rare high quality antique Victorian mahogany metamorphic triple top games table for cards and roulette, circa 1870 in date. The hinged triple top opens to re...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original, fully restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880 Burr Walnut, tilt top Chessboard games table with beautifully crafted base and marquetry i...

A good quality and very attractive pair of mid 19th Century french rosewood card tables of serpentine Form having well figured fold over tops with moulded Edge enclosing baized interiors raised on elegant moulded Cabriole legs to front and back with carved decoration Raised on scrolling feet with original wooden castors (This elegant pair of card tables...

A 19th century victorian Spider Legs Maple Table and Leather Top Chess Board and Pieces Set in good antique and condition. Great has great patina and comes with newer, actual leather...

A small square games table in figured oak with foliate marquetry on the four sides and fine string inlays. The frieze with scrolled lower edge and one small drawer. The hinged sectio...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian 1880 Walnut & mahogany marquetry inlaid Chess games table. A very good looking well-made and f...

A superb 19th century satinwood and parcel gilt games table, the rectangular fold-over top with a gilt moulded edge, opening on telescope action to a purple baize playing surface, above a plain frieze, raised on fluted taped legs ending in brass caps and castors, stamped HOLLAND & SONS..... circa 1860 English Footnote: Holland and Sons, was first established as Taprell and Holland in 1803 in reference to its two founders. Following a brief period in which the firm was known as Taprell, Holland & Son c.1835-43, William Holland...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Theodore Alexander burl walnut brown leather top game table. This well made game table shows a lot of character since the beautifu...

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...

A Victorian walnut side table with a chessboard decorated top. Whimsical characters on one set of squares are hand painted in gold on fade...

Antique Victorian style wrought iron folding card game table wicker rattan top. Item features wrought iron folding frame, wicker rattan top, ve...

Antique 19th century English Victorian era walnut chess table, circa 1885.

19th century burr walnut folding card / games table, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge and decorative floral inlay, the hinged folding top which open out to reveal a gree...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 flamed mahogany demi lune games card table with ornately carved legs A very good looking and well made piece, made in the...

Elegant Ebonised Occasional Card hall table This stylish Victorian piece has an ebonised finish which is a smooth slightly shiny black finish which was made popular after the dea...

American Victorian demilune wooden console table with floral inlaid apron with gold detailing and a burl wood hinged top that unfolds with an extend...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage satinwood, walnut & mahogany chess table with ebonised accents A good looking well ma...

For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid fold over card table, having a marquetry inlaid top, this swivels and folds over to reveal a green baize lined inter...

This is a rosewood game, card table made in England, circa 1850. The top has rounded corners and a nicely molded edge. The top spins open to reveal storage for game pieces, cards, et...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite antique Pietra Dura Italian Marble chess table with Victorian Mahogany circa 1880 base ...

For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut fold over card table. Opening to a circular green baise lined interior, above a turned and carved stem standing on ornate legs raised...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Victorian 1880 walnut & mahogany marquetry inlaid Chess games table A very good looking well ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Walnut & Satinwood fold out games chess table with twin baize lined drawers A very good looking and decorative table, it’s ...

Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid games table having a quality burr walnut inlaid chess board, fold over top opening to reveal a green baize interior above three frie...

A fabulous full size 12ft x 6ft mahogany and ebony marquetry billiard table, English circa 1875. The side frame is embellished with decorative marquetry roundels and flowing symmetr...

A good quality Victorian burr walnut work table / games table. The top of the table swivels and folds over to reveal a board for chess and for back gammon....

An early Victorian Goncalo Alves card table attributed to Gillows, the hinged rectangular top with bead and reel edging, the green baize (replaced) interior within quarter veneered corners, the turned, knopped end supports gadrooned and set upon two feet with lion’s paw feet and disguised castors. English, circa 1850. For a pair of very similar Goncalo Alves card tables belonging to Miss K...