Vintage Light Wood Inlaid Game Table

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A rare and spectacular coffee table, a fine piece of late-20th-century cabinetmaking, featuring a luminous light wood finish and an … Read more A rare and spectacular coffee table, a fine piece of late-20th-century cabinetmaking, featuring a luminous light wood finish and an ingenious, functional structure.

· Subject and Style: Square top with shaped corners and a refined central checkerboard inlay framed by a geometric Greek key; the under-top band conceals four ingenious retractable corner drawers, ideal for storing pawns, chess pieces, and cards; it rests on elegant turned legs with relief-carved acanthus leaf collars.

· Material and Finish: Solid wood frame with a uniform light natural finish; top crafted with contrasting light and dark wood inlays; fully functional drawer rotation mechanisms.

· Ideal for: Game rooms, reception rooms, elegant studies, or as a sophisticated conversation center table for chess and checkers enthusiasts.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Coffee table with chessboard/checkers and 4 revolving drawers.

· Brand / Manufacture / Attribution: European artisanal craftsmanship, unsigned.

· Materials: Solid wood and inlaid wood.

· Period: Late 20th Century (Vintage).

· Dimensions: Width: 89 cm. Depth: 89 cm. Height: 74 cm.

· Condition: Excellent overall vintage condition. The structure is sound, solid, and stable, with no cracks, splits, or unusual grain patterns in the wood; the top and inlays are perfectly preserved; the revolving drawers operate smoothly and fully functional.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and carefully photographed, highlighting every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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