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Checkerboard Game Table

Maitland Smith Antique Expanding End Table
Maitland Smith Antique Expanding End Table

Maitland Smith Antique Expanding End Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

checkerboard game table and leather topped leaves. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Early 20th Century Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Painted Checkerboard/Chess Game Table
Contemporary Painted Checkerboard/Chess Game Table

Contemporary Painted Checkerboard/Chess Game Table

Located in Queens, NY

American contemporary painted and decoupage abstract design game table with a checkerboard / chess

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21st Century and Contemporary American Game Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century English Tilt-Top Game Checkerboard or Card Table
19th Century English Tilt-Top Game Checkerboard or Card Table

19th Century English Tilt-Top Game Checkerboard or Card Table

Located in Manhasset, NY

A 19th century English tilt-top game checkerboard or card table. This single pedestal flip top game

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Antique Late 19th Century George I Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Late Gustavian Cherry and Nutwood Game Table with Checkerboard and Backgammon
Late Gustavian Cherry and Nutwood Game Table with Checkerboard and Backgammon

Late Gustavian Cherry and Nutwood Game Table with Checkerboard and Backgammon

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful late Gustavian game table, circa 1840, crafted in cherry with nutwood inlays, combining

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Game Tables

Materials

Cherry, Nutwood

Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Game Table with Checkerboard Top
Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Game Table with Checkerboard Top

Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Game Table with Checkerboard Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut and mahogany game table from the 19th century with marquetry checkerboard top

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Very Fine Antique Dated 1910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean
Very Fine Antique Dated 1910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean

Very Fine Antique Dated 1910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Antique Dated !910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean. This table is made

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Vintage Louis XV Style Inlaid Convertible Card and Checkerboard Games Table
Vintage Louis XV Style Inlaid Convertible Card and Checkerboard Games Table

Vintage Louis XV Style Inlaid Convertible Card and Checkerboard Games Table

Located in Morristown, NJ

Early 20th C. Louis XV style convertible games table with a floral and checkerboard inlaid tabletop

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Game Table or Side Table with Inlaid Marquetry Checkerboard
Antique French Game Table or Side Table with Inlaid Marquetry Checkerboard

Antique French Game Table or Side Table with Inlaid Marquetry Checkerboard

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A unique and versatile 19th century French walnut burlwood and yew game table with a marquetry

Category

Antique 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Yew, Burl

18th Century Italian Center Table or Console
18th Century Italian Center Table or Console

18th Century Italian Center Table or Console

$4,250

H 31.75 in W 47 in D 23.25 in

18th Century Italian Center Table or Console

Located in Winter Park, FL

checkerboard. Nice game table for a library or study. Minor restoration on legs and top. Circa 1760-1780

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Inlay Checkerboard Game Table
Inlay Checkerboard Game Table

Inlay Checkerboard Game Table

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in

Inlay Checkerboard Game Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inlay checkerboard game table with marquetry and Latin phrase "Victou Aut Victus Magnanimus."

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Game Tables

Materials

Wood

American Folding Card Table with Checkerboard
American Folding Card Table with Checkerboard

American Folding Card Table with Checkerboard

Located in Seattle, WA

An American folding chess and game table decorated with foil paper from the interior lining paper

Category

Vintage 1930s American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Red-Painted Game Table with Black and Red Checkerboard Top

Red-Painted Game Table with Black and Red Checkerboard Top

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 18.25 in D 20.5 in

Red-Painted Game Table with Black and Red Checkerboard Top

Located in New Hope, PA

A maple, pine and chestnut game table retaining the original red-painted finish and checkerboard

Category

Antique 1820s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Maple, Pine, Chestnut

Artisan Backgammon / Checkerboard Game Table
Artisan Backgammon / Checkerboard Game Table

Artisan Backgammon / Checkerboard Game Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

game board has checkerboard on one side and backgammon on the other. Includes custom-made pieces.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Game Tables

Superb British Walnut Game Table or Side Table with Inlaid Checkerboard
Superb British Walnut Game Table or Side Table with Inlaid Checkerboard

Superb British Walnut Game Table or Side Table with Inlaid Checkerboard

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous British walnut game table or side table with inlaid board and floral marquetry top. Can be

Category

Antique 19th Century English Game Tables

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Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Game Table with Checkerboard Marquetry
Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Game Table with Checkerboard Marquetry

Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Game Table with Checkerboard Marquetry

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Neoclassical period walnut and mahogany game table from the 18th century, with

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

English Regency Petite Fold Out Game Table w/ Painted Checkerboard & Drawers
English Regency Petite Fold Out Game Table w/ Painted Checkerboard & Drawers

English Regency Petite Fold Out Game Table w/ Painted Checkerboard & Drawers

Located in Savannah, GA

This unique petite size game table features three graduated sized drawers retaining the original

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Handsome Octagonal Checkerboard Side Table
Handsome Octagonal Checkerboard Side Table

Handsome Octagonal Checkerboard Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking inlaid wood game or side table having a handsome octagonal top with decorative

Category

Vintage 1950s American Game Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Checkerboard Side Tables
Pair of Checkerboard Side Tables

Pair of Checkerboard Side Tables

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H 22 in W 19.5 in D 10.75 in

Pair of Checkerboard Side Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of black lacquer and gold painted checkerboard tables with floral and chinoiserie border and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Copper and wood  checkerboard Table
Copper and wood  checkerboard Table

Copper and wood checkerboard Table

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#8-390 Barley twist legs with copper top

Category

Early 20th Century English Game Tables

19th Century Italian Checkerboard Inlaid Table
19th Century Italian Checkerboard Inlaid Table

19th Century Italian Checkerboard Inlaid Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Italian neoclassical, rectangular game table of walnut with a one board top inlaid

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Table
Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Table

Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Intricately decorated mother of pearl checkerboard on the table top of this papier mache piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Game Tables

Large Round Inlaid Syrian Table with Checkerboard Top
Large Round Inlaid Syrian Table with Checkerboard Top

Large Round Inlaid Syrian Table with Checkerboard Top

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A large round Syrian games table with inlaid bone details, including the checkerboard top and

Category

Vintage 1940s Syrian Game Tables

Bistro Table with Checkerboard Inlay and Glass Top
Bistro Table with Checkerboard Inlay and Glass Top

Bistro Table with Checkerboard Inlay and Glass Top

Located in Culver City, CA

English bistro table with glass top, checkerboard inlay, cast iron feet and post

Category

Antique 19th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Iron

English 1870s Rosewood Pedestal Gueridon Games Table with Checkerboard Inlay
English 1870s Rosewood Pedestal Gueridon Games Table with Checkerboard Inlay

English 1870s Rosewood Pedestal Gueridon Games Table with Checkerboard Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English rosewood games table with checkerboard inlaid top and pedestal base from the second half

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Backgammon Chess /Checkerboard Top Flip Top Game Table
Backgammon Chess /Checkerboard Top Flip Top Game Table

Backgammon Chess /Checkerboard Top Flip Top Game Table

Located in Westport, CT

Vintage small scale mahogany Backgammon, chess checkers two sided top two-drawer game table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut and Mahogany Game Table with Checkerboard Marquetry
19th Century Italian Walnut and Mahogany Game Table with Checkerboard Marquetry

19th Century Italian Walnut and Mahogany Game Table with Checkerboard Marquetry

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut and mahogany game table from the 19th century with checkerboard marquetry sliding

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Flip Top Brown Leather and Inlaid Checkerboard One Drawer Game Table
Antique Flip Top Brown Leather and Inlaid Checkerboard One Drawer Game Table

Antique Flip Top Brown Leather and Inlaid Checkerboard One Drawer Game Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique flip top brown leather and inlaid checkerboard one drawer Sheraton style game table. Item

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Sheraton Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Small Checkerboard Table / Chess Board
Antique Small Checkerboard Table / Chess Board

Antique Small Checkerboard Table / Chess Board

Located in Houston, TX

The Antique Small Checkerboard Table/Chess Board is a charming piece sourced from New England

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Rosewood Chess or Checkerboard Table, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Rosewood Chess or Checkerboard Table, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Rosewood Chess or Checkerboard Table, Pair

Located in Nantucket, MA

A teak and rosewood checkerboard or chess table from the mid-20th century. A pair is available as

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Teak

Inlaid Checkerboard Pattern Games Table
Inlaid Checkerboard Pattern Games Table

Inlaid Checkerboard Pattern Games Table

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H 27 in W 29.75 in D 29.75 in

Inlaid Checkerboard Pattern Games Table

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Mahogany, burl, macassar, maple and mother of pearl inlaid games table, in checkerboard and playing

Category

Vintage 1950s American Game Tables

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Game Table
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Game Table

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Game Table

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H 30 in W 30 in D 14.75 in

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Game Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

French Louis XV style mahogany and mixed woods foldover game table. Checkerboard surface of figured

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Antique 19th Century French Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Milo Baughman parsons style checkerboard marquetry game table
Milo Baughman parsons style checkerboard marquetry game table

Milo Baughman parsons style checkerboard marquetry game table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A checkerboard marquetry pattern Parsons style table in seamless high finish wide grained walnut.

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Vintage 1970s American Tables

18th Century Louis XVI Game Table in Mahogany with Backgammon and Checkerboard
18th Century Louis XVI Game Table in Mahogany with Backgammon and Checkerboard

18th Century Louis XVI Game Table in Mahogany with Backgammon and Checkerboard

Located in EVREUX, FR

18th century Louis XVI game table in mahogany with backgammon and checkerboard Beautiful game

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

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Mahogany

Tilt-Top Inlaid Game Table
Tilt-Top Inlaid Game Table

Tilt-Top Inlaid Game Table

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H 27 in W 24.25 in D 24.25 in

Tilt-Top Inlaid Game Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Handmade tilt-top checkerboard side/game table with trine base. Measures: 39.5" tall when up.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Game Tables

19th Century Rosewood Games Table with Inlaid Checkerboard Top
19th Century Rosewood Games Table with Inlaid Checkerboard Top

19th Century Rosewood Games Table with Inlaid Checkerboard Top

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Rosewood pedestal table with tripod base and bun feet with inlaid checkerboard top in excellent

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Antique 1850s German Early Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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Checkerboard Game Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic checkerboard game table available at 1stDibs. A checkerboard game table — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the checkerboard game table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each checkerboard game table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Checkerboard Game Table?

A checkerboard game table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

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.