Victorian Flip-Top Game Table: Inlaid Chess & Backgammon, C. 1870-1890

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Victorian Renaissance Revival Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chess & Backgammon, Fitted Glass Top, c. 1870–1890
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An exceptional example … Read more Victorian Renaissance Revival Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chess & Backgammon, Fitted Glass Top, c. 1870–1890
Description
An exceptional example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, this Victorian Renaissance Revival flip-top games table combines elegant form with versatile function. The dual-sided top features a pristine plain surface on one side—ideal for writing, serving, or display—and a stunning inlaid game board on the reverse, showcasing both chess/checkers and backgammon layouts in contrasting light and dark hardwoods.
The table is preserved beneath a custom-fitted glass top, ensuring the vibrant inlay work remains in flawless condition while allowing the beauty of the craftsmanship to be fully appreciated.
The intricately carved walnut base displays classic Renaissance Revival motifs, including quatrefoil medallions, reeded legs, and turned central supports, all resting on four original polished brass casters for effortless mobility.

Features
Circa: 1870–1890
Style: Victorian / Renaissance Revival
Origin: Likely American, quality comparable to Eastlake-era parlor furniture
Materials: Walnut base with mixed-hardwood inlay (maple, walnut, and others); brass casters; fitted glass top
Dual-sided top:
Plain veneer side for writing or serving
Inlaid chess/checkers board with surrounding backgammon points
Condition: Pristine, with vibrant inlays, protective finish, and all components intact; protected under custom glass top

*No maker's mark visible

Dimensions:
Game Top
Weight: approximately 30 lbs
Height: 30.5 inches
Width: 21.5 inches
length: 31.5 inches
Glass thickness: 1/4 inch
Game Board Thickness: 1 1/8 inch
Pedestal:
Wheel-to-wheel distance: 16 inches
Height: 29.3 inches See less