Antique
Rare
One-Of-A-Kind
French Game Table
France, 19th Century
$1,295
Cards, dice, and a little bit of French flair. This late 19th-century game table, found in Avignon, carries delicate cabriole legs with curled feet and slim drawers on each side, once meant to hold counters and playing pieces. In the salons of the 18th and 19th centuries, tables like this were more than furniture, they were social theaters where the elite gathered for whist, trictrac, or a round of piquet, games that blended strategy with gossip and spectacle. Its surface bears the wear of countless matches played by candlelight, and today it brings that same spirit of conviviality into a library corner, entryway, or living room, with history literally built into its frame.
Dimensions:
29.5" H x 27" W x 27" D
Material:
Wood with Metal Hardware
Notes from Sylvie:
The finish on the sides of the table gleams, while the surface of the table itself has some wear and stains. The Small drawers have applied green felt on the interiors. Past woodworm holes, repairs, cracks, patina, and stains all add to its character.
Collector's Notice:
As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.
