Antique Foldable Wooden Chess Table, France 19th Century
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful 19th century wooden chess table. This foldable table is made in France. It is made of
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Brass
Antique Foldable Wooden Chess Table, France 19th Century
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful 19th century wooden chess table. This foldable table is made in France. It is made of
Brass
$3,350
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
Antique Victorian Gaming Table for chess and card games, England 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
in the end of the 19th Century. The table is in overall good antique condition with some signs of
Mahogany, Pearwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Era Walnut Chess Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Victorian era walnut chess table, circa 1885.
Walnut
$9,000
H 29.75 in W 34.5 in D 23.25 in
Antique 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Games Table, Backgammon, Chess and Checkers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Dutch marquetry games table, with options for backgammon, chess and checkers
Wood
Mid 19th Century William IV Mahogany Chess Lamp Table, England, 1840
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Lamp Table, Or Occasional Table
Mahogany
Antique Anglo Indian Game Table or Chess Board
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Anglo Indian chess board on stand crafted in mahogany featuring a top with
Mahogany
$3,350
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Chess Console Table, Louis XVI Style, Game Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chess and card table in Louis XVI style from the 19th century. When closed, we see a
Mahogany
$4,858
H 31.89 in W 33.47 in D 24.81 in
Important French 19th Century Games Table, circa 1830, with Chess, Mahjong and B
Located in Madrid, ES
refined piece reflects the sophistication of French decorative arts in the early 19th century, when
Fruitwood
Swedish 19th Century Game Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish game table dating to the 19th century, reflecting the proportions and construction
Wood
Specimen Marble & Walnut Chess Top Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Walnut Occasional Games Table, Or Lamp Table
Marble
$1,425
H 27.75 in W 19.75 in D 20.5 in
Antique 19th Century English Tilt Top Games Table, Ca. 1850-1870
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A delightful antique English tilt top games table, circa 1850-1870. Constructed of fine rosewood
Wood
$9,400
H 29.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique French Gold Bronze & Mahogany Folding Chess Board Card Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany with Inlay Folding Chess Board Card Table, Circa
Bronze
$4,023
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Antique Fold Over Games Table, English, Rosewood, Chess, Cards, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fold over games table. An English, Rosewood chess and card table, dating to the
Rosewood
$3,191
H 27 in W 25 in D 25 in
French Empire Style Burr Walnut and Ormolu Games Table, Chess and Backgammon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Burr Walnut and Ormolu Games Table, Chess and Backgammon This is a charming
Walnut
$8,800Sale Price / set|43% Off
H 27.88 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair of 19th Century English Antique Rosewood Games Tables
Located in Shippensburg, PA
table to be used for checkers or chess and the other table to be used for backgammon. The backgammon
Brass, Iron
Antique English Pembroke Games Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and well sized Antique English Games Table with banding and a dove-tail
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Flip Top Chessboard Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality, exquisitely handcrafted, antique English games / sewing table finished in Regency
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Charles X Fruitwood and Marble Pedestal Game Table, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Charles X fruitwood pedestal table features a beautiful inlaid marble chess board top and
Marble
$2,500
H 29.75 in W 20 in D 18 in
19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
born in England in the mid-19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted of warm rich mahoganys, having a
Iron
$62,435 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Pair Antique French Marquetry Parquetry Ormolu Games Card Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique French Marquetry Parquetry Ormolu Games Card Tables French, Late 19th Century Height
Ormolu
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.3 in Dm 6.11 in
Giant Bishop Chess Piece Wooden Sculpture With Secret compartiment
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
Wood
$2,450Sale Price|35% Off
H 29.5 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
Merklen Brothers Antique Victorian Center Table, c. 1880 New York, Restored
By Merklen Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique Victorian end table / center table with exotic carved designs, spiral legs, and cast
Brass
English Regency Mahogany and Marble Game Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
exceptional quality, in remarkable antique condition. England, early 19th century.
Marble
$4,162
H 5.91 in W 11.23 in D 7.29 in
EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, extra large weighted, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the original box A truly
Hardwood, Walnut
$2,428
H 3.04 in W 6.03 in D 4.93 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Antique Victorian Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the original box A truly stunning
Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut
Circa 1860-80 English Renaissance Revival Games Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French
Brass
$90,184
H 30.71 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Important Russian Imperial Period Triple Turn-Over Games Table, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
nineteenth century. The table, in keeping with courtly pursuits of the day, has a triple turn-over top
Bronze
Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Chicago, IL
craftsmanship and ingenuity. From the 17th to the 19th Century, card and board games were means to socialize and
Crystal, Brass
$3,217
H 42.13 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Antique oil painting chess round in Renaissance style around 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
around the table. Very colorful and finely painted. Painting late 19th century Ornate and gilded frame.
Canvas
Early 19th Century American Double Sided Games Board
Located in Incline Village, NV
years of dealing I have had several early 19th century "games" tables; this board game ensemble
Wood
Antique Chess Table
Located in Roswell, GA
Antique English Walnut Chess Table. Carved Tripod Pedestal. Chequer board satinwood/ebony.
Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century Walnut Games and Work Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4628 Unusual 19th century figured walnut writing table with side drawer, having fretwork gallery
Walnut
Antique Rosewood Folding Game Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautiful 19th Century English folding Game Table with three surfaces tops. First top surface is
Rosewood
English Papier Mâché Game Table on Stand
Located in Kirkland, WA
English Paper Mache Game Table on Stand This is a folding antique game board that we put on a
Sold
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Antique Chess Table, Walnut, Italy circa 1850, Without Chess Pieces
Located in Greven, DE
19th century antique chess table without pieces Italy (Sorrento) Walnut etc. Historism around
Maple, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Chess Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully inlaid and marquetry chess table from France, circa 1880.
Mahogany
19th Century Chess Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique walnut chess table in good and original condition. The table is, a pen work table
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Red Painted Game Table Chess
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handmade antique American primitive red game table with black checkerboard pattern. Item features a
Wood, Paint
19th Century Chess Table with Wonderful Patina
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chess table Southern Germany Walnut, cherry tree 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D
Cherry, Walnut
Italian 19th Century Chess Table with Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chess table Italy (Sorrento) Nussbaum et al. second half of the 19th century Dimensions
Maple, Walnut
19th Century Italian Chess Table with Rich Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chess table with marquetry and inlays Italy Walnut a.o. second half of the 19th
Maple, Walnut
Sold
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Antique Damascus Syrian Inlaid Card Chess Backgammon Games table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a profusely inlaid Syrian Damascus games table that dates from Circa 1880, and has
Hardwood, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut
Regency English Antique Chess Top Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
the raw materials alone would of cost no small sum of money in the early 19th century, before even
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chess Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian chess table in walnut. This was made in England, it dates from around
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Games / Chess Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian games table in walnut. This was made in England and dates from the 1850
Walnut
Early 19th Century William IV Rosewood Chess Top Sewing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality early 19th century antique freestanding William IV rosewood chess top sewing table having a
Other
Sold
H 27.96 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in
Lovely 19th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Games and Chess Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century mahogany chess table with sliding top above a drawer which features compartments
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Chess Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut chess table having a quality burr walnut shaped swizzle top
Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card and Chess Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning late 19th century antique French burr walnut and floral marquetry serpentine
Ormolu
Antique European Walnut Chess Table circa, 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This singular table has agate inserts atop and an elaborately carved wood base.
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 22.45 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Inlay Round Chess Table or Side Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful important antique round side table, 1850s in walnut. The plan presents precious work of
Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 32.68 in D 20.48 in
Multifunctional Table, Dressing, Chess, Writing Desk, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 83 x 52 cm Multifunctional 19th century table in mahogany veneered on oak
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 26.38 in W 17.92 in D 17.92 in
Antique Games Table, English, Rosewood, Mahogany, Chess Board, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique games table. An English, Rosewood over mahogany chess board, dating to the
Rosewood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Chess/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine Victorian burr walnut and inlaid chess table of elegant scalloped form. The beautifully
Walnut
Sold
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Rare Victorian Hand Carved Chess Table with Decoupage Chess Board Very Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian Decoupage Chess board table with
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in L 29.53 in
Antique Games Table, English, Mahogany, Chess, Workstation, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique games table. An English, mahogany chess table or workstation, dating to the
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Antique Work Table, Victorian, Sewing, Chess, English, circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique work table, a Victorian sewing station, English dating to circa 1860
Boxwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 29.34 in W 27.56 in D 15.16 in
Sublime Antique Dutch Games Card Table with Chess Board Top Marquetry Inlaid
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very well made late 19th century Dutch Marquetry inlaid folding
Wood
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Centre Games Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An incredibly unusual and exceptional quality Mid-19th century. Mahogany games table having square
Inlaid Chess Table with Pieces
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
the game table will create warmth in any space. This table features a drawer for the antique chess
Antique American Victorian Walnut Tripod Games / Chess Table, circa 1870
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Victorian walnut tripod games / chess table, circa 1870. The table having a shaped
Walnut
Antique Regency Bird's-Eye Maple, Painted & Parcel Gilded Chess Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful regency period chess top occasional table having square tilting Top with chess board
Birdseye Maple, Rosewood, Paint
Sold
H 26.97 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Small Antique Chess Table, English, Burr Walnut, Games, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique chess table. An English, burr walnut games table, dating to the late
Walnut
Sold
H 28.35 in W 19.3 in D 26.19 in
Antique Fold over Games Table, English Regency, Chess Board, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fold over games table. An English Regency piece opening to reveal a chess board
Rosewood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 17.52 in D 17.52 in
Antique Trumpet Shape Games Table, Walnut, Chess Board, Sewing, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique trumpet shaped games table. An English, walnut chess board or sewing table
Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.28 in L 29.53 in
Antique Irish Killarney Yew Inlaid Chess Top Games Occasional Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
A charming and rare Victorian Irish Killarney yew and ebonised games table, the octagonal shaped
Carnelian, Brass, Other
Sold
H 27.17 in W 20.08 in D 17.52 in
Antique English Pollard Oak Inlaid Specimen Chess Top Occasional Games Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
Rare 19th century pollard oak specimen chess or games table, the hexagonal shaped top inlaid with
Other
Sold
H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique French Style Slate Top Mahogany & Bronze Chess/Checkers Game Table, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French style game table features one drawer mahogany case with marble chess or checkers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Satinwood Pietra Dura Marble Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely unusual William iv period satinwood circular centre table Having attractive Pietra
Marble
Victorian Folding Chess and Draughts Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Charles Baker's folding chess table. An exceptional folding chess or draughts table made of oak
Oak
19th Century Italian Game Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Italian antique chess table with inlaid walnut. Special and beautiful round walnut chess table
Wood
Victorian Walnut Games Table Inlaid Chess Board 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
-19th century design combining function and decoration Perfect for chess, draughts or occasional use as
Walnut
Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Game Table, Late 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
late 19th-century decorative craftsmanship. The turned and fluted legs enhance the refined neoclassical
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Fold-over Chess ond Games Table
Located in Montreal, QC
A William IV rosewood fold-over chess and card table, the surface inlaid with a board for chess
Fruitwood Fold Top Game Table. Early 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This antique fold-top game table is a charming and functional piece from the early 1800s. It is
Fruitwood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian burr walnut games and work table, circa 1870 in date. It is
Walnut
Regency Rosewood Coffee Tables with Inlaid Chess Board, England, 1825
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
the market that date to the late 19th century in the Regency style these beautiful tables were made in
Rosewood
Antique Game Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French reversible game table (Backgammon, chess).
Antique Game Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Oak Reversible Game Table (Chess, Checkers, Cards & Backgammon)
Antique Tilt-Top Chessboard or Game Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique tilt-top chessboard/game table, burled pieced top with an inlaid chess board along with
Sold
H 28.5 in W 32.75 in D 19.5 in
Gillows Goncalo Alves Games Table Backgammon Cribbage Regency, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
; Vol. II, p. 301 (pl. 329). For table of similar form. Patrick Howard Antiques has pleasure in offering
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian burr walnut games and work table, circa 1870 in date. It is
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Tripod Games Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive Late 19th Century Burr Walnut Occasional Games Table Having Circular Top Inlaid
Walnut
Exquisite 41" Antique French Empire Gueridon/Table w/Fish Base
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Unbelievable original antique French Empire 41" diameter gueridon, center hall, breakfast table, or
Marble, Brass
Antique Regency Rosewood Library Games Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Regency Rosewood Library Games Table Having Adjustable Sliding Top To Reveal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 51 in D 32.25 in
Stellar Original Antique French Hand Carved Walnut Louis XVI Hall/Library Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular original antique French Louis XVI center hall or library table with it's original
Marble
Anglo Indian Miniature Chess Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting Anglo Indian miniature chess table is exquisitely carved with tortoiseshell and
Tortoise Shell, Horn, Ivory, Sandalwood
$116,834
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Ceramic
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$42,500
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
Mahogany
$39,487
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
$61,876Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$19,384
H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
21th Century Italian Table, Chess Board, Chess Game Gold /Silver plated brass
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Chess table and chess game in bronze and brass made with the ancient casting technique. After the casting, the finishing was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-k...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Games Table Chess Backgammon 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant early Victorian games table with barley twist stretcher Rosewood games table with a chest board and back gammon inlaid foldover flap We date this piece to circa 1840 Very sol...
Rosewood
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$18,730
H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A stunning gilt bronze and seed pearl singing bird box by Bontems of Paris - CIRCA 1890. The bird rises from beneath the enamal oval lid and is sure to delight!
Bronze, Enamel
$92,735
H 141.74 in W 247.25 in D 154.73 in
Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...
Wood, Oak
$358,975
H 165.36 in W 290.56 in D 216.54 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...
Bronze
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...
Silver
Custom Walnut Game Table with Backgammon and Chess
Located in New York, NY
Sale one week only. Custom walnut backgammon table that converts to chess with a slide out board. Can be made in your preferred size and color. New production. Made to order in wal...
Walnut
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...
Silver
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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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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