
But in shopping for the latter, strategize your next move carefully - an 18th-century tric-trac table designed in the Louis XVI style can get costly.


Chess has an enduring and universal appeal, of which we were reminded following 2020’s successful Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit, while classic tric-trac tables are showstoppers in a secretive way, affording party guests a treasury of gaming under the guise of a fine neoclassical writing desk. While trends come and go, a unique vintage games table never goes out of style. The right mid-century or antique chess set or backgammon board can mean high stakes as well as high style for any entertainment room or cheery home bar area, with works from the period proving as pivotal to relaxation as they are eye-catching statement pieces. There’s no better way to wind down after a week of work than with a well-designed antique, new or vintage game.Ī beautifully designed contemporary or vintage game can introduce an element of fun to any room in your home - and it doesn’t have to be limited to the game room.
