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Ceramic Game Table with Chessboard Hand Sculpted 1960s

About the Item

Unique 1960s hand sculpted chess table and coffee table is sculptural and yet functional, made out of large ceramic slabs and glazed in function of the game. The table exudes a Material richness and graphic simplicity. The black sections are not glazed and reveal the bare black ceramic, the white sections have a eggshell glaze, the surrounding of the board and base have a rich glaze in aquamarine green and graphite tones. The table top sits loose on a rectangular base in wood with ceramic tiles mounted on the outside.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The table is shipped in two separate pieces Top; ceramic tile 100x65x2 cm Base; 35x32x60 cm. The chest play is not included.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1001522128702
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