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Custom Reversible Chess and Backgammon Live Edge Game Table on Tulip Base

$1,495
£1,111.36
€1,301.04
CA$2,090.87
A$2,334.51
CHF 1,217.74
MX$28,706.24
NOK 15,369.43
SEK 14,469.78
DKK 9,705.80
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About the Item

Vintage live edge wood, reversible chess and backgammon gaming table. A reversible game board is inset to the slab. One side for backgammon, flip to reveal a chess or checkerboard. Gullies along the side for storing game pieces. The gaming table is situated atop a restored vintage white metal tulip base. This addition of the tulip table is a custom modification by our team. Remove the game board to expose a cheeky pinup girl Easter egg. The women is not nude, but the image is suggestive. This is a custom made table. You won’t find another like it anywhere! We are including a super cool, 32-piece set of Duncan Mold chess pieces. The vintage green and yellow ceramic pieces have a Medieval theme. Backgammon and checkers pieces are not included. This table could also be used as an end table or coffee table with game pieces stored away. Table: 35” Wide x 29.75” Deep x 17.75” High Chess pieces: King 1 3/8” Diameter x 4” High Queen 1 3/8” Diameter x 3.75” High Rooks 1 3/8” Diameter x 3.25” High Bishops 1.25” Diameter x 3.75” High Knights 1 3/8” Diameter x 3.5” High Pawns 1” Diameter x 3” High Condition: White base is refinished with new enamel paint. There are some wear in the glossy resin on the gaming board. Gaming board has some faint water rings on it when viewed at certain angles.
  • Similar to:
    Eero Saarinen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 35 in (88.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. White base is refinished with new enamel paint. There are some wear in the glossy resin on the gaming board. Gaming board has some faint water rings on it when viewed at certain angles.
  • Seller Location:
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2255341869392

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