Mid-Century Italian Marquetry Multi-Game Table in Walnut and Mahogany, 1960s

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The Ultimate Connoisseur’s "Casino" Table:
This masterful piece of Italian craftsmanship from the 1960s is a versatile "mechanical" furniture marvel. … Read more The Ultimate Connoisseur’s "Casino" Table:
This masterful piece of Italian craftsmanship from the 1960s is a versatile "mechanical" furniture marvel. Crafted in high-gloss mahogany and walnut, the table is a celebration of marquetry and inlay work, featuring intricate floral and geometric patterns that extend from the tabletop down to the tapered legs.

Italian Marquetry (Intarsia):
This table is a classic example of Sorrento Intarsia, a tradition of wood-inlay that dates back to the 15th century. By the 1960s, Italian makers perfected this "high-gloss" aesthetic, blending traditional woodworking with the playful, social spirit of the "Dolce Vita" era. The inclusion of a roulette wheel makes this a rarer variant of the more common chess-only tables.

Three Layers of Gameplay:
Designed for the ultimate entertainer, the table features a clever, multi-tiered reveal system:

The Master Top: A stunningly inlaid, high-polish surface. Flip it over to reveal a hand-inlaid Backgammon board.

The Second Tier: Beneath the top lies a hidden panel featuring a Chess/Checkerboard flanked by elegant green felt-lined side trays for game piece storage.

The Grand Reveal: Removing the chess tier unveils a rare, expandable Roulette station. The table surface slides or folds out to a total width of 113 cm, revealing a professional-style roulette layout, a central Roulette Wheel (Spinner), and the original metal Roulette Balls (Pills) and chips.


Condition & Restoration Note:
This table is in good vintage condition, retaining a brilliant, luster.

Surface: The lacquered top shows minor, age-appropriate surface scratches and light wear on the edges consistent with 60+ years of use.

Structure: Two legs are factory-fixed; two are removable. Note: One leg currently requires re-gluing to the frame to ensure full stability.

Accessories: Includes original roulette balls and chips. (Chess and Backgammon pieces are not included).

Dimensions:
| Feature | Measurement |
| Height (Full Layers) | 73 cm – 75 cm |
| Width (Top Inlaid Topper) | 79 cm x 79 cm |
| Width (Roulette Fully Open) | 113 cm |
| Width (Roulette Closed) | 74 cm |
| Leg Clearance (Floor to Underside) | 63 cm |
| Distance Between Legs | 54 cm | See less