Antique Georgian Mahogany Demi Lune Console Table and Fold Over Card Games Table, 1800

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A fine and elegant Georgian mahogany demi lune console table and fold over card table of superb colour and proportions. … Read more A fine and elegant Georgian mahogany demi lune console table and fold over card table of superb colour and proportions. The table stands on four slender tapering legs and features a beautifully figured mahogany top with a contrasting satinwood crossbanded border which frames the piece wonderfully.
Designed to sit neatly against a wall as a console table when closed, the top opens to reveal the original green baize playing surface, transforming it into a practical card or games table. This ingenious dual-purpose design made such tables highly desirable in Georgian drawing rooms where space was often at a premium. During the day it served as an elegant console table for displaying lamps, porcelain or decorative objects, while in the evening it became a card table for entertaining guests.
The restrained lines, quality timber selection and refined proportions are characteristic of the best Georgian furniture. A highly decorative and versatile piece that works equally well in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Condition Report
Excellent antique condition with a rich colour and patina. The table is sturdy and sound with age-related wear consistent with careful use. The fold-over mechanism operates as it should and the baize remains in good usable condition.
Dimensions
Height:75cm(29.53in)
Width:91.7cm(36.10in)
Depth:45.5cm(17.91in)
OpenDiameter:91.2cm(35.91in)
Date: 1800
Origin: English See less