Mid 20th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Marquetry Multi-Game Table )Chess, Backgammon, Roulette, Cards) With All Game Pieces – Home Game Table

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Bring the elegance of an Italian villa into your home with this beautifully crafted Italian marquetry multi-game table, a sophisticated … Read more Bring the elegance of an Italian villa into your home with this beautifully crafted Italian marquetry multi-game table, a sophisticated fusion of fine furniture and entertainment. Exquisitely inlaid with intricate floral marquetry and scrolling foliate motifs, this versatile gaming table transforms effortlessly between four classic games while serving as a stunning accent table when closed. The elaborate floral marquetry on the exterior distinguishes this example from more common Italian game tables that have plain tops.

It is a four in one gaming table with removable tops that reveal Roulette, Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, and Card (felt) playing surfaces. Lift and rotate the reversible panels to reveal the various surfaces. Included are working roulette wheel and chess and checker pieces, backgammon accessories, roulette accessories, cards, dice, and gaming components (as shown). Storage for all pieces/accessories is hidden in interior storage compartments in the Roulette gaming area under all removable game boards.
Note that complete examples with roulette wheel and gaming accessories routinely command a premium, particularly when the marquetry is in excellent condition and this table has all its accessories.

This is a luxury piece of furniture in addition to a functional game table. The richly figured walnut and exotic wood veneer top features an elaborate central floral medallion framed by exceptional marquetry inlay. Graceful cabriole legs continue the elegant inlaid decoration, making this piece equally suited for a traditional library, game room, executive office, or luxury entertaining space. Whether displayed closed as a refined occasional table or opened for game night, it is both functional and a conversation piece. The compact size of the table (30" by 30" square with angled corners) allow it to fit easily into any elegant living room, game room or sitting area in your home.

This style of Italian marquetry game table was produced in Northern Italy during the late 20th century and reflects the craftsmanship associated with luxury Italian furniture makers such as those in the Sorrento region. The extensive inlay marquetry, multiple playing surfaces, and clever convertible design make it considerably more desirable than standard game tables. This statement piece is a rare combination of craftsmanship, artistry, and entertainment that serves equally well as fine furniture or a functional luxury heirloom-quality game table. See less