This exceptional 18th-century Georgian "envelope" games table combines brilliant mechanical engineering with elegant period craftsmanship. When closed, the top showcases four triangular panels of rich flame mahogany veneer arranged in a striking book-matched diamond pattern. This design allows the piece to function as an elegant, understated occasional side table.
Unfolding the four hinged panels reveals a magnificent, concealed gaming surface. The playing top features a central inlaid chess board flanked by beautifully preserved, gold-tooled leather inserts. The natural camel-toned leather provides a cushioned surface for gaming pieces and is elegantly framed by detailed, embossed gold-leaf borders.
To ensure stability during play, the table features pivoting wooden support brackets that swing out from the under-frame to securely hold the opened flaps. The entire structure rests upon a classic, fluted column pedestal terminating in three elegant ogee cabriole legs. Seamlessly blending French-inspired aesthetic refinement with solid British engineering, this versatile, space-saving piece makes a sophisticated statement in any library, study, or living space.
Size: 14.5” W (28.5” open) x 28.5” H, base length: 21.5”
C. 1780, England
This exceptional 18th-century Georgian "envelope" games table combines brilliant mechanical engineering with elegant period craftsmanship. When closed, the top showcases four triangular panels of rich flame mahogany veneer arranged in a striking book-matched diamond pattern. This design allows the piece to function as an elegant, understated occasional side table.
Unfolding the four hinged panels reveals a magnificent, concealed gaming surface. The playing top features a central inlaid chess board flanked by beautifully preserved, gold-tooled leather inserts. The natural camel-toned leather provides a cushioned surface for gaming pieces and is elegantly framed by detailed, embossed gold-leaf borders.
To ensure stability during play, the table features pivoting wooden support brackets that swing out from the under-frame to securely hold the opened flaps. The entire structure rests upon a classic, fluted column pedestal terminating in three elegant ogee cabriole legs. Seamlessly blending French-inspired aesthetic refinement with solid British engineering, this versatile, space-saving piece makes a sophisticated statement in any library, study, or living space.
Size: 14.5” W (28.5” open) x 28.5” H, base length: 21.5”
C. 1780, England
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