Victorian burr walnut loo table The oval top of this table features fantastic burr walnut timbers and a burr walnut frieze The quatrefoil base having carved shaped legs and a carved column The table tilts for ease of storage Circa 1850 The term loo table finds its roots in the once-fashionable 18th and 19th century card game “loo” (or lanterloo) This was a spirited gambling pastime, enjoyed in drawing rooms and parlours across Britain While these tables were designed with gaming in mind, they soon became a social staple and were often referred to as “loo tables” whether or not the game itself was in play Size: Height 29'' (74cm) Width 56'' (142cm) Depth 40'' (102cm)