English Regency Gaming Table in Mahogany and Leather Top, 1820s

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This elegant english gaming table from the regency period, circa 1820, impresses with its finely grained mahogany, clean lines, and … Read more This elegant english gaming table from the regency period, circa 1820, impresses with its finely grained mahogany, clean lines, and original leather top. A classic piece of early 19th-century furniture with a practical folding mechanism. Dimensions: tabletop diameter: 91cm, height: 73cm, width: 91cm, depth (folded): 45cm features & details furniture type: gaming table / card table period: regency, circa 1820 origin: england wood: mahogany veneer (body softwood) tabletop: hinged interior: original green leather overlay with gold embossing - tear in the center decoration: fine thread inlay legs: slender, tapered finish: warm, natural patina condition: signs of age-related wear stability: stable and fully functional description this english gaming table dates from the regency period of the early 19th century and exhibits the elegant restraint in form and proportion typical of this era. The mahogany veneer has a lively, warm grain and is subtly framed by fine thread inlay. The tabletop folds open to reveal an original green leather overlay with gold embossing. The leather has an age-related tear in the center, as well as other signs of wear. These marks are an expression of the piece's history and have been deliberately left unrestored. The wooden frame is stable and undamaged. Originally made as a gaming or card table, the piece is equally suitable today as a small writing or side table. An authentic english gaming table with a timeless appeal. See less