Louis Philippe Marquetry Chessboard Game Table, 1890s

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A louis-philippe style drop-leaf games table in fruitwood (cherry), featuring a central top decorated with a two-tone checkerboard marquetry pattern, … Read more A louis-philippe style drop-leaf games table in fruitwood (cherry), featuring a central top decorated with a two-tone checkerboard marquetry pattern, alternating light and dark woods (such as mahogany or rosewood). The two half-moon drop leaves, hinged on brass hinges, are veneered in burr walnut with black wood stringing. The octagonal compartment beneath the top contains a drawer with an antique bronze knob, highlighted with black trim. The structure rests on turned legs joined by a central turned stretcher, with fluted saber feet.

the piece has a uniform, glossy varnish, with no apparent wear, indicating excellent condition—most likely an early 20th-century piece that has undergone careful restoration, or a fine reproduction of the style.

dimensions: h. 68.5 cm × w. 98 cm × d. 44 cm — weight: 10 kg.

a functional and decorative piece, ideal for chess enthusiasts, lovers of louis-philippe furniture, or those who appreciate classic bourgeois decor. See less