1860s-1880 Victorian French Flip-Top Ebonized Burl Walnut Games Table

Description

Antique French ebonized burl walnut flip-top games table executed in the style of Victor Joseph Quetin. Quetin printed lithographs and … more Antique French ebonized burl walnut flip-top games table executed in the style of Victor Joseph Quetin. Quetin printed lithographs and publications of his furniture illustrations from 1865 until his death in 1877.

When the table is closed, it may be used as a console table and a writing desk. When the table is open, it may be used for games.

Closed, the table measures 35" wide x 19" deep x 28.5" high with a 23.25" knee clearance.

Open, the table top measures 35.25" x 38".

The table is constructed of burl figured walnut wood embellished with incised and carved decoration on the frieze, frieze corners, and turned legs at the top. The legs are also lighty fluted with ebonized rings and end in ringed arrow feet.

The shaped half-top features a beautiful burr walnut figure. The half swivels and opens out on brass hinges and rests on the telescoping back end to create a games table for four. The full top is inset with a shaped black baize fabric and the corners feature ebonzied cups for coins and chips.

The interior is fitted with cubbies for cards and game pieces.

Table will complement interiors with design elements of French Classical, Louis XVI, Neoclassic, Napoleon III, Louis Philippe, French Empire, Neo-Grec, Eastlake, and Victorian.

Table is in stock now at India Street Antiques in San Diego, California and is ready for pick-up, delivery, and shipping. less