Vintage Elephant Onyx Game Table, 1950s

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Description

Italian craftsmanship, circa 1950-1970

A rare, decorative vintage game table with a solid, carved elephant base to which a transparent, … Read more Italian craftsmanship, circa 1950-1970

A rare, decorative vintage game table with a solid, carved elephant base to which a transparent, luminous column is attached. The column emits a warm, sculptural light, making the piece function as both a table and ambient lighting. The tabletop is a classic, inlaid chessboard, likely made of alabaster or onyx, with hand-carved squares.

This entire piece is a unique, decorative collector's item and a particularly popular element in Mediterranean interior design styles.


Material
Alabaster/onyx top with chessboard design
Carved stone elephant (alabaster/stone composite)
Lighting column: translucent alabaster/onyx
New wiring

Style
Mediterranean-Oriental decorative artwork
Vintage – second half of the 20th century

Features
Base decorated with a carved elephant
Integrated, working lighting
Stone top in the shape of a chessboard
Hand-carved and hand-polished
Rare combination: sculpture + lamp + game table

Condition
Good vintage condition
Natural discoloration and minor surface scratches on the stone top
The electrical components are functional and have been rewired.

Dimensions
Height: 64 cm
Width: 53 cm
Length: 53 cm See less