Chess table - Wardrobe - Wood

It is a chess table that combines functionality, craftsmanship, and a wholly domestic charm of the second half of the 20th century, when this type of furniture-game was conceived to be used as well as to decorate. The board, integrated into the lid, shows a chessboard of contrasting woods, warm and well-polished, with that soft shine that only years and careful use give. The squares are not mere squares: they have an almost graphic presence, as if the board were part of the table's overall design and not an add-on. The pieces, handcrafted, reveal small variations in turning and proportion that give them character and humanity. The overall tones — deep black against yellowed ivory — create an elegant and classic contrast. Under the lid hides the interior cabinet, a detail very typical of these mid- to late-20th-century tables: practical, discreet, and designed to store the pieces, other games, or small objects. That hidden space makes the table a more complete piece of furniture, not just an elevated board. The wooden structure, with its decorative panels and pronounced grains, brings an almost traditional air, as if the table belonged to a living room where the game and conversation were part of the daily ritual. It is not an ostentatious piece, but warm, approachable, and well made, with that balance between utility and beauty that defines many pieces of furniture from the era. Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

Estimate:£167.41

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