Hi all,
I have an antique 19th century poker table - came out of a ship I believe. Round and 48 inches in diameter. It needs a minor repair, and while I'm doing that I will also go ahead and have it re-upholstered.
I'm looking for help on what material to choose. A few things to note:
1. There's no rail to speak of - just a little lip around the edges. So unlike modern poker tables, there will not be padding beneath the cloth.
2. I think I am opting to keep is classy and classic looking. So no suited speed cloth, no custom printed suede, etc. Just a nice clean uniform playing surface.
3. I will likely keep the color dark - maybe like Burgundy Red, or a deep forrest green. Something again, classic and timeless. And something that conceivably would have been used when it was new.
4. I am not going to use unsuited speed cloth either. Nothing wrong with speed cloth, but I don't think it's right for these table.
5. My inclination is to go with a velveteen. But I'm also open to the idea of a gaming suede.
I need maybe two yards of material, so expense shouldn't be an issue.
Velveteen feels maybe right for the era and might have a nice plush-ness to make up for lack of padding. The only downside is it isn't water proof.
When the repairs are made, I intend to loan the table to a very upscale establishment to be used in occasional games for club members (in return for being able to use the facility for my own games from time to time). While I have great confidence in the club and its personnel, and they will have a rule for no drinks on the table. . .we all know the occasional spill is inevitable. I think anything spilled that is cleaned relatively quickly should be fine - but like, maybe it would cause a stain in the velveteen (the club can pay for repairs if needed - not too worried about it).
So - thoughts on this? Materials, colors, sourcing of cloth. . .all fair game. Love to hear your ideas.
I have an antique 19th century poker table - came out of a ship I believe. Round and 48 inches in diameter. It needs a minor repair, and while I'm doing that I will also go ahead and have it re-upholstered.
I'm looking for help on what material to choose. A few things to note:
1. There's no rail to speak of - just a little lip around the edges. So unlike modern poker tables, there will not be padding beneath the cloth.
2. I think I am opting to keep is classy and classic looking. So no suited speed cloth, no custom printed suede, etc. Just a nice clean uniform playing surface.
3. I will likely keep the color dark - maybe like Burgundy Red, or a deep forrest green. Something again, classic and timeless. And something that conceivably would have been used when it was new.
4. I am not going to use unsuited speed cloth either. Nothing wrong with speed cloth, but I don't think it's right for these table.
5. My inclination is to go with a velveteen. But I'm also open to the idea of a gaming suede.
I need maybe two yards of material, so expense shouldn't be an issue.
Velveteen feels maybe right for the era and might have a nice plush-ness to make up for lack of padding. The only downside is it isn't water proof.
When the repairs are made, I intend to loan the table to a very upscale establishment to be used in occasional games for club members (in return for being able to use the facility for my own games from time to time). While I have great confidence in the club and its personnel, and they will have a rule for no drinks on the table. . .we all know the occasional spill is inevitable. I think anything spilled that is cleaned relatively quickly should be fine - but like, maybe it would cause a stain in the velveteen (the club can pay for repairs if needed - not too worried about it).
So - thoughts on this? Materials, colors, sourcing of cloth. . .all fair game. Love to hear your ideas.
