Inlaid Chess Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Inlaid chess table from the early 19th century to restore, height dimension 75 cm for a width of 72 cm and a depth of 36.5 cm closed (double open) Additional information: Materia...
Fruitwood
Antique Victorian Inlaid Chess Table
Located in London, GB
An amazing antique Victorian inlaid chess table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880’s period.
Wood
Exceptional Russian Parquetry Inlaid Chess Table with Gilt Mounts. Great color.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An exceptional Russian parquetry inlaid chess table with gilt mounts. Great scale and proportions.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Chess Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian inlaid walnut chess table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880’s period.
Walnut
Antique Inlaid Card/ Chess/ Backgammon, Games Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a profusely inlaid Levantine compendium games table that dates from Circa 1880, and has multiple geometric and asymmetric inlays of various specimen woods. The hinged lid op...
Hardwood, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Levantine Inlaid Card/ Chess/ Backgammon/ Games table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This profusely inlaid Levantine games table dates from Circa 1900, and has multiple geometric and asymmetric inlays of various specimen woods The hinged lid opens to reveal a simil...
Hardwood, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 ENGLISH INLAID FOLDiNG CHESSBOARD GAMES CHESS TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique English Walnut, Rosewood and Mahogany Circa 1840 folding Chessboard table with single drawer P...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,309Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian 1880 Walnut & Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Chess Games Table Ornate Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Victorian 1880 walnut & mahogany marquetry inlaid Chess games table A very good looking well made and function piece of furnit...
Hardwood, Walnut
$4,380Sale Price|20% Off
FULLY RESTORED CiRCA 1800 DUTCH MARQUETRY INLAID CHESS POKER GAMES CARDS TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Circa 1800 Dutch Marquetry inlaid folding cards chess games table that has been fully restored ...
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Game Table with Inlaid Chess Board
Located in South Paris, ME
French, early 19th century Neoclassical fold-over mahogany game table with inlaid chess board. Top opens to a surface with a baize circle for card playing.
Mahogany
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Wrought Iron World Globe Centered Table w/ Inlaid Marble Chess Board Top
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a fabulous Iron based game table with a world globe in the center of the base. The metal work is fantastic with heavy gage iron and flattened, gold painted pieces forming the co...
Marble, Wrought Iron
Charles X, 19th Century Chess Table, Bronze Gilded Inlaid with Marble and Stones
Located in Delft, NL
Charles X, 19th century chess table, bronze gilded inlaid with marble and stones A bronze gilded chess table in Charels X style with a bronze gilded tripod base with a loose blade...
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Bruce Talbert, by Gillows & Co. Aesthetic Movement chess table
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
An exceptional exhibition-quality Aesthetic Movement chess table inlaid with boxwood to the chessboard top, with three baluster legs incised and gilded with floral decoration, stood ...
Boxwood, Walnut, Ivory
French Neo-Renaissance gaming table, circa 1875–1895
Located in Omaha, NE
French Neo-Renaissance Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chess & Backgammon, Fitted Glass Top, c. 1870–1890 Description An exceptional example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, ...
Birch, Maple, Walnut
Inlaid Faux Bone and Steel Chess Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A black and white inlaid bone and steel chess table is a captivating and sophisticated piece of furniture that combines elegance and functionality.
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 16.93 in
Fine Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Games and Sewing Table
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A fine Regency rosewood brass inlaid occasional table with chess board, backgammon board, cribbage board, sewing bag, reading stand on splayed legs.
Brass
Regency Rosewood Games Table, Brass Inlay, English, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
This is a fine example of a Regency rosewood brass inlaid occasional table with chess board, backgammon board, cribbage board, reading stand etc. on scrolled legs with splayed feet, ...
Rosewood
Mahogany Claw Foot Conversion Game Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fall River, MA
Beautiful Maitland-Smith game table with extra leg and leaf for conversion. Rich flame mahogany inlaid game table for checkers, chess or backgammon.
Mahogany
Inlaid Chess Table with Pieces
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This inlay is amazing, look close at the photos. The details are breathtaking. Dating to the 1880s the game table will create warmth in any space. This table features a drawer for th...
Sold
H 24.02 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
Lovely Antique circa 1900 Hardstone & Marble Inlaid Chess Table Stunning Colours
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Marble, hard stone, and mother of pearl inlaid Chess table A very rare find, the top is exceptionally decorative with some ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This opulent George IV-era chess table is inlaid with exceptional specimens of Blue John, a rare variety of fluorite found only in Derbyshire, England.
Period English Regency Inlaid Chess Table, circa 1820
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful and fine period English Regency games or chess table that dates to circa 1810-1820. The table features a graceful inlaid mahogany tripod pedestal that terminates ...
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Walnut Chess Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A 19th century Italian inlaid chess table, with a nicely decorated top, above a turned and inlaid stem, the table stands on elegantly shaped legs and remains in good condition for it...
Walnut
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 figured walnut top features a central inlaid chessboard with alternating squares of sat...
Walnut
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H 27.56 in Dm 15.36 in
Stunning Walnut Victorian Sewing or Work Box Chess Games Table Great Lamp Wine
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade Victorian walnut sewing work box in walnut with lovely chess board top A very good looking and well made piece, the octagon...
Walnut
Antique Georgian Inlaid Walnut Chess Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian inlaid walnut chess table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1815 period.
Walnut
Antique Inlaid Brass Side / Chess Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique inlaid brass side / chess table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Brass
Art Deco Inlaid Walnut Chess / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A superb original Art Deco inlaid walnut chess / coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
Satinwood, Walnut
Decorative Game Table With Inlaid Chess Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany footed-leg game table. Original finish. Great brass details. Four drawers for game pieces. Inlaid ivory game board.
Brass
Victorian Walnut Games Table Inlaid Chess Board 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A charming Victorian walnut games table with integrated chess board top Circa 1840 so early Victorian Rectangular top inlaid with alternating light and dark squares Fully restored an...
Walnut
Maitland Smith Reversible Inlaid Backgammon Chess/Checkers Game Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Norwood, NJ
Maitland Smith Reversible Inlaid backgammon chess/checkers Game Table. Vintage Maitland Smith Regency style mahogany inlaid top gaming table.
Wood, Mahogany
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 brass mounts.
Satinwood, Burl
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H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Antique Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table, 1910s
Located in London, GB
The table is raised on four shaped legs united by a wide inlaid stretcher.
Hardwood, Walnut
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H 33.67 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Antique Damascus Syrian Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games table C1900
Located in London, GB
This profusely inlaid Syrian Damascus games table dates from Circa 1900, and has multiple geometric and asymmetric inlays of various specimen woods The hinged lid opens to reveal a...
Wood
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H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table
Located in London, GB
The hinged lid opens to reveal a similarly inlaid interior and a removable reversible top with blue baize on one side and a chess board on the other, and it can be removed to reveal ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
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H 14.18 in W 33.86 in D 19.69 in
RESTORED ViCTORIAN 1880 WALNUT & HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID CHESS GAMES TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian 1880 Walnut & Mahogany marquetry inlaid Chessboard games table which has been fully re...
Hardwood, Walnut
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 top inlaid with birds-eye maple and ebonised squares edged with an arbutus and ebony ...
Carnelian, Brass, Other
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H 29 in W 25.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique Rosewood Regency Inlaid Chess Backgammon Cribbage Game Sewing Table 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Regency Revival marquetry inlaid rosewood combination games and sewing table, circa 1890.
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.55 in
Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
The table is raised on four shaped legs united by a wide inlaid stretcher.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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H 32.49 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
The table is raised on four shaped legs united by a wide inlaid stretcher.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood
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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 multiple geometric and asymmetric inlays of various specimen woods.
Hardwood, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut
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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 chequers in prized specimen veneers including ebony, Coromandel, rosewood, thuya, sa...
Other
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.
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