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Game Tables For Sale
Antique English Victorian Bagatelle Flip Top Game Table on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A fun and unusual 19th century Victorian English mahogany Bagatelle game board table with nicely aged patina. Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case exterior, and a patinated brass hinged lid lift top that flips open to extend and reveal the baize (green felt like billiards material) lined gaming surface with semi-circular bentwood bumper at one end adorned with nine numbered holes, arranged with one in the center of the bentwood gallery and the rest surrounding it evenly in a ring. Framing the board, twenty-four contrasting inlay panels set with five holes run along either side of the board, originally used to keep score. circa 1890 The game board rests partially inset in a fitted mahogany stand base, raised on four straight square legs joined by ‘H’ stretcher. A wonderful piece of game board history, originally designed to sit on top of a dining table or games table, this piece features a fitted stand, making it the ideal size and proportions for use as a one-of-a-kind coffee table, chair side table, cocktail table, low console, or simply displayed as a distinctive decorative folk art piece. Dimensions (approx): 18" High, 31.25" Wide, 15.75" Deep Open: 60" Wide Good condition overall, especially considering age. Dark rich patina over the whole, enhanced by heavy buildup lustrous sheen and antique mahogany glow. No game pieces or accessories included. Age appropriate wear including various imperfections, with expected signs of use, including losses, checking, wear to finish and baize liner, staining, minor splitting to bent wood, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use. All of which adds to the elegant warmth, sophisticated antique character, and overall authenticity. Please refer to photography for complete condition. Delivered lightly cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use as furniture. History: The origins of Bagatelle (or its many iterations) are even less clear than most games of a similar history, although we do know it has ties to French Kings, American President Abraham Lincoln, and developed into bar billiards, eventually leading to the development of pachinko and pinball. Bagatelle was a game involving sticks and balls that evolved from efforts to bring outdoor games like ground billiards, croquet, and bowling inside for play during inclement weather. Dating all the way back to the 15th century, the most recent version came about in the 18th century. In France, during the long 1643–1715 reign of Louis XIV, billiard tables were narrowed, with wooden pins or skittles at one end of the table, and players would shoot balls with a stick or cue from the other end, in a game inspired as much by bowling as billiards. Pins took too long to reset when knocked down, so they were eventually fixed to the table, and holes in the bed of the table became the targets. Players could ricochet balls off the pins to achieve the harder scorable holes. Quite a number of variations on this theme were developed. In 1777 a party was thrown in honour of Louis XVI and the queen at the Château de Bagatelle, recently erected at great expense by the king's brother, the Count of Artois. Bagatelle from Italian bagattella, signifies 'a trifle', 'a decorative thing'. The highlight of the party was a new table game featuring a slender table and cue sticks, which players used to shoot ivory balls up an inclined playfield. The game was dubbed bagatelle by the count and shortly after swept through France. From 1770 to 1850 Bagatelle was just as popular as Billiards throughout England and Britain. Some French soldiers carried their favorite bagatelle tables...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Game Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Tric Trac Game Table, Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early XIX century Tric Trac French Game Table, 1810-1820 France, Cherry wood Early XIX century Tric Trac game Table made of solid cherry wood with reversible top and marquetry. The...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Game Tables

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Cherry

Restored Mid-Century Modern Oak Top Round Tulip Table Dining or Gaming Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the table alone. The chairs pictured are sold separately. Smack those darn cell phones outta your kids hands and gather 'round the Lego table for some real fun!...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Game Tables

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Metal

19th Century French Card & Game Table
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transform your entertainment space with our exquisite 19th Century French Card & Game Table, a true testament to vintage elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Game Tables

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of English Mahogany Pedestal Hinged Game Tables on Brass Casters, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English mahogany foliage pedestal hinged game tables with flanking scrolled corners, gadrooned skirts, baize card playing surfaces, open interiors for storage, and resting bun feet with the original brass casters, Early 19th century. Pair of Game Tables...
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1820s English William IV Antique Game Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Game & Card Table
Located in San Antonio, TX
Step into a world of vintage charm with our exquisite 19th Century French Louis Philippe Game & Card Table! Crafted to perfection, this table exudes the timeless elegance of the Loui...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Game Tables

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Fabric, Walnut

Faux Snakeskin Game Table with Removable Top
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful faux snakeskin leather game table with a removable top. The top is two sided and the bottom is covered in felt for card games. The top removes and underneath is a lovely ...
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20th Century American Game Tables

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Leather, Felt

James de Wulf Exo Mahjong Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This is the ultimate table for playing Mahjong. The sunken playing area makes it so you never have to deal with tiles falling to the floor. There is a beautiful, soft felt for a n...
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2010s North American Organic Modern Game Tables

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Concrete, Bronze

Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georgian revival harlequin mechanical transforming desk that, when closed, is in the form of console table. When opened and the back legs extended, the table becomes a games table wi...
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Game Tables

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Suede, Wood

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Cherry and Maple)
Located in Durban, ZA
The game of chess is estimated to be some 1500 years old. It is hard to imagine all the variations of pieces and boards created during that period. I am exceptionally proud of our interpretation of the battlefield and its soldiers! In this edition, Cherry and Maple softly contrast one another. We are able to offer numours timber combinations as well as the potential of brass/copper accent work. This means that although the design is rigid, one is able to tailor an aesthetic which is appealing to your taste. Each piece is solid wood and expertly hand-turned by artisan. They are then carefully finished to ensure a congruent appearance. The legs were inspired by my friend and role-model Jory...
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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Brass, Copper

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)
Located in Durban, ZA
The game of chess is estimated to be some 1500 years old. It is hard to imagine all the variations of pieces and boards created during that period. I am exceptionally proud of our interpretation of the battlefield and its soldiers! Featured here is the combination of US Black Walnut and Sycamore a striking contrast of two beautiful timbers. We are able to offer numours timber combinations as well as the potential of brass/copper accent work. This means that although the design is rigid, one is able to tailor an aesthetic which is appealing to your taste. Each piece is solid wood and expertly hand-turned by artisan. They are then carefully finished to ensure a congruent appearance. The legs were inspired by my friend and role-model Jory Brigham...
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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Brass, Copper

English Regency Rosewood Games Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 19th century Regency Period rosewood reading and games table having superbly figured adjustable Galleried top with removable reading slope and backgammon board over ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Game Tables

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Rosewood

1950s Gaming Table by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A square dining or game table with an ash top, on folding steel legs. Model DTM.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Game Tables

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Steel

19th Century English Tortoise Bamboo Trompe L'oeil Centre Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century English aesthetic movement occasional table, center table, or games table crafted from radiant tortoise shell bamboo. The two-tier table features a trompe l'oeil decorated top on both tiers with decoupage playing cards on a black background with a rope border. The top of the games table is square with clipped corners. The legs are crafted from thick bamboo poles...
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Game Tables

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Bamboo, Wood, Paper

Masterful American Sheraton Serpentine Mahogany Inlaid Card Table. Boston C 1810
By John & Thomas Seymour
Located in Hollywood, SC
Masterful American Sheraton mahogany hinged top serpentine card table with figured cross banded tulip wood, birch and satinwood inlays, outset corners, and terminating on the original bulbous reeded turned tapered legs, Early 19th Century. Attributed to John and Thomas Seymour...
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1810s American Sheraton Antique Game Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood, Birch

English chess table with marble inlay, by Crook Richard and Son, c. 1840
Located in Delft, NL
English chess table with marble inlay, by Crook Richard and Son, c. 1840 An English mahogany chess table, by Richard and Son Crook, furniture makers and upholsterers, 50, Boutport s...
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19th Century English Antique Game Tables

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Marble

3-in-1 Sorrento Game Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Italian game table with marquetry inlay designs. The top is exquisite and comes off to reveal a chess board, backgammon, and roulette games. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Game Tables

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Wood

21st Holland Backgammon Table Marble Marquetry Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Although the earliest known mention of Backgammon was in a letter dated 1635 when it was emerging as a variant of the popular medieval Anglo-Scottish game, it is one of the most popular board games. Tributing the first world backgammon champion, Tim Holland, Wood Tailors Club designers conceived this exquisite game table. Marble-wrapped edges top and wood surface flips to reveal a marquetry wood table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Game Tables

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Marble

Antique Chess Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique walnut chess table in good condition. The table has beautiful inlay work, both in the top and the column leg The table has a warm color. Nice table to play chess o...
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1820s Antique Game Tables

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Walnut

A Beautiful and Rare French Bar Football Table, Foosball, Table Football
Located in Hastings, GB
This beautiful and rare football table is definitely one for the collectors. It’s been sympathetically restored therefore preserving some of its vin-tage charm, but at the same time...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Game Tables

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Aluminum

Game Table by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Joe Colombo (Milan 1930 - 1971) "Poker" card table Laminate, stainless steel, Game table designed in 1968 by the famous designer Joe Colombo, produced by Zanotta, with double layered...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Game Tables

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Chrome

Vintage French Figured Wood Games Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For Restoration. Provenance: Ganz estate, Tuxedo Park, NY. A handsome games table in triangular hinged form with ebonized detailed figured wood frame. French style with shaped and s...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Game Tables

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Felt, Wood

Game Table by Gio Ponti, ca. 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
So-called "Game Table", solid walnut construction, Walnut veneer table top, four drawers Dimensions / 80 x 80cm H. 68.5cm Expertise Ponti archive available
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Game Tables

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Walnut

Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Trojan, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a legendary Trojan horse. 32 chess pieces made by Towarna, are cast from concrete, one...
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2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

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Concrete

StavOak Dining Game Table & 4 Chairs Jack Daniels’ Barrel Staves Jobie G Redmond
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome original StavOak dining table or game table and glass top with four (4) chairs designed by Jobie G. Redmond and made from Jack Daniels’ barrel staves...
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1980s American Rustic Vintage Game Tables

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Oak

Antique French Regence Style Flip-Top Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Style Flip-Top Game Table will make an elegant console or end table, and when someone in the family or guests want to engage in a game or cards, chess or other...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

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Felt, Oak

18th Century Style Console Games Table Banded with Green Leather Top, English
Located in Toronto, CA
18th Century Style Console Games Table with Green Leather Top, made in England. Step back in time with this exquisite 18th Century style English fold-over console games table, a tes...
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20th Century English Hepplewhite Game Tables

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Hardwood

Victorian Card Table Burr Walnut Games 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality Victorian card table in burr walnut We date this piece to circa 1880 Table opens out to reveal green beize lined playing surface for cards or board games Table can also serve...
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1880s Victorian Antique Game Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Games Table Antique Burr Walnut 1880 Card
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Nice Victorian games or card table in burr walnut Circa 1880 on this collectable antique Features a fold over top which opens out to reveal the beize lined playing surface Bought fro...
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1880s Victorian Antique Game Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Game / Dining Table for H. Sacks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Honduran mahogany wood game table with folding extension top making a dining or larger table . The legs are in a dark contrasting mahogany with brushed brass cros...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Brass

Contemporary 7f Filotto Dark Glass Pool Table by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Filotto is the first product created for Impatia’s collection, which gives new life, new characteristics, and new values to a Classic product. The design, construction, and workmansh...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Slate, Metal, Chrome

Rare French Napoleon III Carom Billiard-Checkers-Draughts Card Game Table 'THIS'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Rare French Louis Philippe Carom Billiard - Draughts - Card - International Checkers Game Table by "THIS". The elegant rosewood table features a removable square top ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Game Tables

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Wood, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Modern Leather Backgammon Chip Set by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
With each collection, Impatia aims to explore design through different perspectives. Among a strong focus on developing one of a kind game tables, it is just as equally important to focus on the accessories. As a result, Impatia offers a range of luxury game accessories that complement each table perfectly. Extending the use of high-quality materials and Italian craftsmanship each accessory set is carefully thought out and designed to perfection. This modern game set is perfect for any backgammon lover. Hand-crafted in Italy by artisans, the backgammon game set features a rectangular box made from genuine Italian leather with a complete set of chrome chips with a magnetic element for easy stacking. The game set also includes a premium set of leather dice shakers...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Victorian Oak & Mixed Wood Parquetry and Inlay Pedestal Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Oak and Mixed Wood Parquetry oak and walnut and Satinwood Inlay Pedestal Game Table Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and stands 31.5" tall. Use it as a s...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Game Tables

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Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Modern Luxury Pool Table with Dining Top in Lacquer, Customizable
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
The Milan Dining Pool Table is Larissa’s modern take at the classic lines of indoor pool tables. This pool table features a dynamic visual throwback to a neoclassical school of design, such as the it's thin and curved Chippendale feet. Its design is further complemented by the modern structural overhaul resulting from cutting back on all unnecessary ornamentation, therefore achieving its graceful and soft shapes through and creating its own unique design identity. The Milan Dining Pool Table includes a removable dining tabletop that covers the play area...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Game Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment Parson Coffee or Cocktail Game Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile midcentury parsons coffee or cocktail game table rendered in lacquered goatskin with inset glass checkerboard or chess top, designed by Aldo Tura, Italy, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Goatskin, Glass, Paint, Parchment Paper

Contemporary Foosball Table Derby with Walnut Wood and Smoked Glass by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Derby Wood is a visionary football table that pushes the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry. Ambitiously reinterpreting the classics, this piece demonstra...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

Round Mahogany Georgian Style Accent Foyer Table by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a made-to-order round traditional mahogany accent/foyer table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a field of crotch mahogany and borders of crotch mahogany and straight grain mahogany with inlays of Zebra wood. It has a hand rubbed and polished semigloss finish. The pedestal has three fluted legs which terminate with antique brass lions...
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2010s American Georgian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Contemporary Foosball Table Derby with Dark Oak Wood and Clear Glass by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Derby Wood is a visionary football table that pushes the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry. Ambitiously reinterpreting the classics, this piece demonstra...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

Modern Glass Ping Pong Table With A Vino Leather Base by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Lungolinea Leather ping pong table is a vision, a desire to ambitiously reinterpret the classics. It demonstrates the sophistication and ingenuity of Italian design and craftsman...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Chrome

Modern 8ft Pool Table with Natural Oak Legs and Glass Top Frame by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Filotto wood edition billiard table gives a new life, new characteristics, and new values to a classic product. The design, construction, and workmanship of this work of genius are a...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Slate, Metal, Chrome

Modern 8ft Pool Table with Walnut Legs and Glass Top Frame by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Filotto wood edition billiard table gives a new life, new characteristics, and new values to a classic product. The design, construction, and workmanship of this work of genius are a...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Slate, Metal, Chrome

Contemporary 8 Players Dark Wood & Glass Poker Table by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Unootto is the reinterpretation of the traditional professional poker table, making the A-game stylish and sophisticated. This one-of-a-kind octagonal poker table features a unique ...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Chrome

Contemporary 8 Players Walnut Wood & Glass Poker Table by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Unootto is the reinterpretation of the traditional professional poker table, making the A-game stylish and sophisticated. This one-of-a-kind octagonal poker table features a unique ...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Chrome

Modern 12ft Shuffleboard Scivolo Walnut
Located in Milan, IT
The SCIVOLO shuffleboard by Impatia embodies innovation, elevating the gaming experience with a blend of uniqueness and professionalism. This design not only provides players with a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Modern Verso Glass Cue Rack by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Verso Glass Cue Stand not only serves as a functional cue holder but also doubles as a magnificent showcase for IMPATIA’s leather billiard ball set. Its distinctive glass shape e...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Glass

Contemporary 7f Filotto Glass Pool Table by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
Filotto is the first product created for Impatia’s collection, which gives new life, new characteristics, and new values to a Classic product. The design, construction, and workmansh...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Slate, Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Cornhole Lancio Marble
Located in Milan, IT
LANCIO is more than just a beautiful design piece, it’s all about delivering an unmatched gaming experience like never before. Whether you’re enjoying outdoor fun with family or host...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Foosball Table Derby with Walnut Wood and Clear Glass by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Derby Wood is a visionary football table that pushes the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry. Ambitiously reinterpreting the classics, this piece demonstra...
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2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

Pair 18th Century, Chippendale period Mahogany card tables.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 18th Century Chippendale period Mahogany serpentine fronted card tables. Each with hinged tops, opening to reveal inset baised tops for card or game playi...
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18th Century English Antique Game Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.
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1970s Slovak Modern Vintage Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Game table by Poul Hundevad
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a danish modern dining table made from old growth teakwood that has a traditional oil finish.  It boasts a double sided 'flipping' top which has black vinyl on one side (thi...
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Mid-20th Century Game Tables

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Faux Leather, Teak

Lacquer Blue High Gloss Backgammon Game Table with Removable Top, Made to order
Located in New York, NY
Lacquer blue table that coverts to a backgammon game table. New production. Designed and made in NYC, each table is handcrafted within NYC and has unique attributes. One-day delivery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Game Tables

Materials

Lacquer

French Louis XV 1790s Walnut Tric Trac Marquetry Game Table with Reversible Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV tric trac game table from circa 1790 made of walnut and walnut veneer, with reversible top, marquetry and cabriole legs. This exquisite French Louis XV tric trac ga...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Game Tables

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Walnut

Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The KIFU PARIS Backgammon game tray is the ultimate luxury game. Accented with a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch. Available in a light or dark color-way. The dimensions of this piece are 60 x 34.5 x 5cm All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color/sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Walnut Game Table
Located in San Antonio, TX
Elevate your interior with the timeless charm of our Mid-Century French Walnut Game Table, meticulously crafted to add a touch of sophistication to any space. Made from exquisite wal...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Brass

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. It is of lovey quality, the top is beautifully inlaid with a brass ch...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Suede Backgammon and Chess Table, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant game table with removal top. One side of the table is plain suede and the reverse side is a chess board in suede. Cover lifts off to reveal suede backgammon playing surface. ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Glass, Suede, Wood

Vintage, New and Antique Game Tables

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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