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Burl Wood Chess

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Irish Art Deco Hand-Carved Burl Wood Geometric Chess Set with Inlaid Wood Board
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stunningly hand-crafted, all original, Irish Art Deco chess set features a board with inlaid
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Vintage 1930s Irish Art Deco Games

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Burl

1990s Hekman Burl Wood Game Table 'Chess Board'
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Burl wood game table by Hekman. Center piece of table can be flipped to be either a chess
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1990s Game Tables

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Burl

Maitland-Smith Inlaid with Exotic Woods Marquetry Game Table Chess
By Maitland Smith
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Maitland-Smith. Inlaid with exotic woods and marquetry Convertable chess game table board with
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Late 20th Century Philippine Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Burl

Frederic Weinberg Style Chess Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
sculpture and retains the original felt bottom. The chess board is new and composed of a burl wood veneer. A
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Vintage 1960s Games

Materials

Brass

Frederic Weinberg Style Chess Set
Frederic Weinberg Style Chess Set
H 2 in W 19 in D 19 in
19th Century Burl Wood Chess, Checker, Backgammon & Domino Card Game Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th century burl wood chess, checker, backgammon and domino card table. This is, the card or
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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Brass Game Table Burl Wood Chess Backgammon Checkers Hollywood Regency
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
board or the checkers or chess table. Burl wood top. Game pieces not included. Brass plating does have
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Antique Italian Walnut Burl Inlay Chess Games Side Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian walnut side table with the rich and beautiful veneer burl wood, the previous use and wear giving a
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Walnut Burl Inlay Chess Games Side Table with Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut games side table with inlay chess game over four beautifully
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Reverse Painted Chess Board with Associated Chess Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
checkers. Complete with a later vintage black and white wood and composition chess set. Raised on four bun
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Games

Materials

Composition

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Questions About Burl Wood Chess
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Burled wood is wood with a unique grain characteristic that results from harvesting a tree that has a burl. A burl is a tree growth often caused by injury, fungus, virus, or insects. The stress from the growth causes pressure on the wood and creates intense grain patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A burl in wood is a growth on a tree formed from bud tissue that has not sprouted. The burl forms large, knobby-looking growths on the base and trunk of the tree. Every piece of burl wood is unique, which is one reason they are considered rare and valuable. They come in a variety of sizes and have varying wood textures and colors. Find a collection of antique and vintage burl wood furniture on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A burl wood table is a piece of furniture crafted out of wood burls, growths on trees that have unique grain patterns. Because of the character of the wood, no two are ever completely identical. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of burl wood tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Whether burl wood is timeless is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, burl wood became popular during the Art Deco and Regency eras, and furniture designers have continued to use it to produce pieces ever since then. This owes largely to the material’s range of organic shapes and knots, which add richness and distinct visual appeal. On 1stDibs, find a range of burl wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Burl wood's worth depends on the quality and the size of the wood. Depending on the size and condition, a larger-eyed burl would cost around $25 to $200. Layered burls are not of much value. On 1stDibs, find a range of alluring antique and vintage burl wood furniture today.