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Parlour Games

In Victorian times, a far larger number of  people aspired to, and were able to achieve, a middle class lifestyle. The parlour was for welcoming guests, and for family activities. It was often the mostly finely decorated part of the house; and in early to mid Victorian times, no middle class parlour was complete without a games, card or ‘Loo’ table.  Along with  a number of other games, Loo was a popular card game even prior to the Victorian era.

A Loo table is usually round, but the main feature is that the solid surface folds down 90 degrees, so that it can be stored at the side of the room without taking up much space when not in use. In the world of antiques today, the meaning of the term ‘Loo table’, or ‘lanterloo’, has broadened, and these terms are sometimes used to describe any table that folds down in this manner. But originally and more accurately, it referred to a style of folding games table.

Parlour games of many kind were popular in Victorian homes, from blind mans buff, to twenty questions, and many more. Especially at Christmas time.  In the early Victorian era, it was felt that children should engage in physical activity, but playing outside where they might become dirty was often frowned upon. So the parlour really was at the centre of family life.

The popularity of games and card tables grew and grew. However by the end of the Victorian era they were beginning to fall out of fashion a little, become rather passé by the Edwardian era. That said, these beautiful, now antique, games tables have seen a revival in popularity and relevance in todays world.

Interior Design With Antique Card & Games Tables Today

Antiques game and card tables have been making a revival in popularity for a variety of reason. They fit quite well with the quirky mix and match ethos of modern interior design with antiques. So they are more likely to be paired alongside other styles than in the past.

Console, or pier tables are a fabulous way to bring something old and timeless into a modern space, without taking up too much of that space. This is especially important for design with smaller spaces, where a larger antique item may simply not fit physically, even if it would look great.

A beautiful loo table of days gone by might make a perfect conservatory table in our modern world for example. It is possible to get really creative with finding new uses for these beautiful, already quirky items. There has also been a strong revival of interest in Victorian English culture is recent times with the steampunk movement, and a desire to re-enact and re-imagine Victorian life.

And what area could be more fun to reimagine than leisure time activity? On buying an antique games, card or console table, it is really fun to stop and think about people in the past using the item.

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Host a professional poker game in the comfort of your own home. The special green upholstery makes it easy to slide chips and playing cards over the table. The casino tabletop is designed with 8 cup and chip holders so each player has his or her own place. When not in use, you can easily fold the poker tabletop and store it. Simply place our folding poker tabletop on your dining table and start playing! Note: poker chips and playing cards are not included.

• Colour: Green and black
• Material: Chipboard with polyester upholstery
• Size: 120 x 120 cm (L x W)
• Octagonal
• Suitable for up to 8 players
• With 8 cup and chip holders
• Foldable
• Note: poker chips and playing cards are not included
• Fabric: Polyester: 100%

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Boards for playing games such backgammon and chequers have been used since Tudor times. However, bar a few exceptions, it was only after the restoration of English monarchy in 1660, under Charles II, that tables were made specifically for games. Most card tables were rectangular, with a flap that opened up to reveal a playing surface. On early examples, linings tend to be velvet, or of needlework. The thin green felt like cloth that we associate with card tables, known as baize, only became popular in the early 1700s.

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Additional Features:

• Enhanced fitting of the hinges to the leg using an adjustable nut and bolt rather than a rivet. This enables the tension on the folding leg to be adjusted if necessary after production or at anytime during the table’s use by the customer.
• All hinges are galvanised to prevent any oxidation (rust) occurring
• The staining and lacquering of the wood gives a better-looking and harder-wearing finish. Each frame typically undergoes 3 applications of wood stain and is then lacquered.
• All mitres in the frame are secured using the special German Hoffman system rather than relying on wooden dowels.
• The tops of the tables use a special moisture-resistant MDF board rather than the standard untreated board.

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