Karl Springer Backgammon
Karl Springer Rare Backgammon/Games Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Karl Springer Goatskin, Leather and Brass Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Round Rock, TX
Rare angular leg backgammon table designed by Karl Springer. This beautiful table is wrapped in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Parsons Style Side Table" in Embossed Lizard 1989 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
version of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Exceptional Game Table in Embossed Lizard 1986 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
rectangular version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in
Arturo Pani Onyx Interchangeable Chess Checkers and Backgammon Game Table
By Arturo Pani, Muller's Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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The shown chairs are Karl Springer Goatskin and while they are not included in the price are perfectly
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble
H 32 in W 39.5 in D 28.5 in
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Karl Springer Goatskin Backgammon Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Karl Springer backgammon table in saddle colored goatskin.
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Located in New York, NY
Backgammon table in snakeskin.
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20th Century American Game Tables
KARL SPRINGER BACKGAMMON TABLE
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century American Game Tables
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KARL SPRINGER BACKGAMMON GAME TABLE
Located in NYC, NY
A classic games table in polished metal with a leather top, dice, cups and playing pieces. A beautifully amde piece.
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Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
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Karl Springer Backgammon Table in Embossed Lizard, 1994 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
interior backgammon board including game pieces by Karl Springer, American 1994 (signed and dated on both
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Karl Springer Backgammon Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Early and rare game table with backgammon board in embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Game Tables
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Karl Springer Leather Backgammon Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Backgammon Table
Embossed Leather over wood
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20th Century American Game Tables
Karl Springer Lizard Pattern Leather Clad White Backgammon Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer backgammon table, clad in white embossed leather in American lizard pattern. This
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Karl Springer Goatskin Backgammon Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful goatskin surface conceals the original leather backgammon board.
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Karl Springer Goatskin Backgammon Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great goatskin backgammon table designed by Karl Springer.
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Karl Springer Goatskin Backgammon Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
manufacture. Acquired from Karl Springer by original owner.
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Lizard Embossed Backgammon Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully detailed backgammon table wrapped in lizard embossed leather. Designed by Karl
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Vintage 1970s Game Tables
Karl Springer Style Red Backgammon Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Karl Springer style backgammon coffee table in red lacquered linen with removable top and inset
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Karl Springer Attributed Backgammon or Chess Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful gam table with bright pink backgammon or chess boards, attributed to Karl Springer
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Karl Springer Faux Crocodile Embossed Backgammon Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Backgammon table, by Karl Springer, in Parsons form, covered in white faux-crocodile embossed
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Late 20th Century American Game Tables
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Crocodile Embossed Leather Backgammon Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Backgammon table in white crocodile embossed leather. Designed by Karl Springer.
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Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
Karl Springer Embossed Leather Backgammon Table Signed & Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer
1988
Parsons Style backgammon table with cover
2 compartments, cups, game
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Brass
Karl Springer Leather Backgammon/Game Table Signed and Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic leather backgammon/game table by Karl Springer. Table has a removable leather and chrome
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Vintage 1980s Great Britain (UK) Game Tables
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"Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in Lizard by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
table and game pieces by Karl Springer, American 1983 (label on bottom)
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Late 20th Century American Game Tables
"Parson Style Backgammon Table" in Embossed Lizard by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
backgammon table by Karl Springer, American 1980's
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Late 20th Century American Game Tables
Backgammon Game Board Covered in Snake Skin by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
original game pieces by Karl Springer, American 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Dark Lacquered Linen-Wrapped Backgammon Table Possibly by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Southampton, NY
Dark lacquered linen-wrapped backgammon table possibly by Karl Springer. It is not marked but
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Wood, Linen
Backgammon Table and Two JMF Chairs by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a signed, exquisite two-tone taupe original lizard skin backgammon table by Karl Springer
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Brass
Karl Springer "Parson Style Backgammon Table" in Embossed Lizard, 1990 (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
version of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
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H 29.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Game Table, Linen Wrapped, Backgammon
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer style game table, linen wrapped, Backgammon
Fine Mid-Century
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Linen, Wood
H 29.25 in W 34 in D 24 in
Vintage Leather and Suede Backgammon Table in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage backgammon table in the style of Karl Springer. Faux snakeskin grey leather
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Vintage 1980s American Game Tables
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Suede, Bakelite, Leather
H 29 in W 32.25 in D 32.25 in
Karl Springer Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Karl Springer game table with reversible top for playing checkers and backgammon. Exquisitely
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
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Brass
Backgammon Set / Karl Springer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Backgammon set by Karl Springer. The set consist of all original bakelite backgammon pieces, table
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Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
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Bakelite
Karl Springer Laquered Goatskin Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
uninterrupted desk or tabletop, but pops out to reveal an operational backgammon board.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Karl Springer Style Goatskin Parchment Vellum Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
In the inimitable style of Karl Springer, this handsome game table is wrapped in cream goatskin
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Game Tables
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Karl Springer Parsons Style Embossed Lizard Leather Coffee Table 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
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Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Karl Springer Incredible Covered Game Table in Black Shagreen, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
backgammon and checker/chess boards with game pieces by Karl Springer, American 1980's. There is nothing more
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Game Tables
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Leather, Shagreen, Resin, Wood
Amazing backgammon table by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Amazing backgammon table by Karl Springer.
This backgammon table came from a Indian Wells
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Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
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Brass
Custom Backgammon Table by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Spectacular Karl Springer alligator stamped leather backgammon table, custom designed in 1992. The
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Late 20th Century American Game Tables
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Karl Springer Game Table in Lacquered Linen with Bronze Accents, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
& backgammon tables”, page 3 shows this model table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Game Tables
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Karl Springer End Tables in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
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Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables
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Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of Onassis Chairs in Embossed Lizard 1994 ‘Signed’
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of “Onassis Chairs” with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1994 (signed
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Parchment Backgammon Table by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stunning Backgammon table designed by Karl Springer. In addition to the beautiful Parchment
Category
Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
Karl Springer Game Table in Embossed Lizard with Chrome Accents 1990 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
rectangular version of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
Category
1990s American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Resin, Wood
H 29 in W 44.5 in D 27 in
Karl Springer Exceptional Game Table in Embossed Lizard 1986 (Signed and Dated)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in
Karl Springer Exceptional End Tables in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Side Tables
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Bone, Shagreen, Wood
H 22 in W 24 in D 24 in
Karl Springer Incredible “Square Leg Game Table” in Gunmetal and Brass, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
leather inset top panels with backgammon board under removable cover by Karl Springer, American, 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Game Tables
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Brass
H 29 in W 34 in D 34 in
"Parson Style Backgammon Table" by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
exposing a leather backgammon table and game piece compartment by Karl Springer, American 1983 (label on
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Late 20th Century American Game Tables
Leather Backgammon/Game Table Designed by Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Karl Springer game table. Features removable center section that reveals the backgammon
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SPECTACULAR KARL SPRINGER GAME TABLE
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Karl Springer game table with cream lacquered canvas finish with chrome trim, including
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Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
Embossed leather game table by Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embossed leather game table by Karl Springer. Concealed Checkers / Chess / Backgammon boards
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20th Century American Game Tables
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Karl Springer Celedon Grass Cloth Game Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Celedon green lacquered grass cloth game table. Full backgammon and chess sets.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
Leather Game Table, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
where strategy meets swagger.
- 28"h, 36"w, 36"d
- In the style of Karl Springer
- Ostrich style
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
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BEAUTIFUL SILVER LEAFED GAME TABLE BY KARL SPRINGER
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful console table which turns into a backgammon game table by KARL SPRINGER with a stunning
Category
Late 20th Century American Game Tables
Signed Karl Springer Embossed Lizard Leather Game Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Game table wrapped in a lizard skin embossed sage green leather by Karl Springer. Flush top panel
Category
Late 20th Century American Game Tables
Sophisticated Black Matte Fabric Wrapped Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
removeable surface panel that reveals a handsome backgammon board inside that measures 27" x 23".
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Faux Snakeskin and Brass Games Table
Located in New York, NY
. Lifts off to reveal backgammon board. Leather dice cups and game pieces included.
Category
20th Century American Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Suede Backgammon Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great suede game table in style of Karl Springer. Thick lucite top. Marbelized resin pieces with
Category
20th Century American Game Tables
Materials
Brass
STUNNING GAME TABLE WITH A LEAFED FINISH BY KARL SPRINGER
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed grass cloth game table by KARL SPRINGER which has been restored with a celadon
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Late 20th Century American Game Tables
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Wood, Grasscloth
Karl Springer Faux Ostrich Games Table W/ Frog Skin Game Board
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer black faux ostrich games table has frog skin and leather backgammon board.
Top of
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20th Century American Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Mirror Polished Aluminum Backgammon/Games Table
Located in Danville, CA
Karl Springer. One side Backgammon, the other Chess. The frame has been professionally polished and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
Materials
Aluminum
An Olive-wood Burl Games Table with inset Metal Backgammon Board
Located in NYC, NY
made by Karl Springer. This example not signed or labeled.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Game Tables
Materials
Olive, Resin
Rare Karl Springer Backgammon Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Karl Springer Parchment (goatskin) backgammon table. Top slides to reveal backgammon board
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Backgammon Board, 1992
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Backgammon board in black embossed lizard leather with green and red bullfrog skin points by Karl
Category
1990s American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather
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Finding the Right game-tables for You
Bring drama and duels of dexterity into your home with vintage, new and antique game tables for every kind of game.
Who doesn’t love a little competition? Historians estimate that early versions of games such as backgammon were played by members of ancient civilizations at least as far back as 3,000 B.C. Chess, which likely originated in India as a game called chaturanga, is a timeworn test of skills and strategy as well, and the modern era’s iteration of the game was enjoyed by nobles at least as early as the 16th century.
While the upper classes in Europe were among the only chess players who could afford the game’s decoratively carved ivory pieces, the game eventually became accessible to the general public. In the late 19th century, the game’s first official chess championships took place, a realm that eventually produced celebrated players such as avowed Eames Executive chair enthusiast Bobby Fischer. Today, antique chessboards have seen an uptick in demand owing to a successful Netflix series in 2020 called The Queen’s Gambit, which chronicles the life of fictional chess prodigy Beth Harmon.
Modern versions of chess boards and other home game tables may have evolved to accommodate the variety of games for which they’re used but are still versatile pieces of furniture. Not every card table with chairs is the ideal dining table, but you certainly don’t have to limit a game table to recreational use.
Antique trictrac tables, for example, were products of 18th-century France, wherein furniture makers created what looked like multipurpose neoclassical writing desks and card tables that when their tops were removed revealed trictrac, chess and checkers surfaces. Other game tables, in a complete commitment to fun, merely support good old-fashioned competition. Contemporary Ping-Pong (or table tennis) tables, which have origins in 1880s Victorian England, can be quite sophisticated in form and are made from a variety of materials today. A billiards table is an iconic piece for any game room or living room, but your pool table is really going to be used for only one thing, right?
Antique or new Regency-style game tables, mid-century modern tables or Art Deco–style card tables, perhaps fashioned from rosewood or mahogany, might be equipped with convertible tabletops to shift from meals to game time in a snap. If you prefer poker or opt for a card table topped with a checkerboard, convenient drawers and other compartments can be found in new and vintage game tables that fit poker chips or other types of game pieces perfectly.
Find a range of top-quality vintage and antique game tables on 1stDibs that can help you introduce a bit of class to every competition at home.
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