Napoleon III Games Table – Marquetry, Backgammon And Felted Playing Surface

An elegant Napoleon III games table (circa 1860–1880) veneered in rosewood and palisander, adorned with stringing and charming floral marquetry at the four corners. The fluted legs terminate in small bronze feet. It slides open to reveal a large green felted top bordered by a gilt Greek key pattern, ideal for cards. The lower section contains a complete backgammon board in its original condition, with its original geometric design and a few tokens. The upper top, inlaid with a herringbone pattern, shows slight signs of wear (visible in the photo) which do not detract from its overall aesthetic. A refined piece of furniture, typical of the Second Empire, combining several functions and perfectly decorative. Height: 77 cm Length closed: 74 cm Width: 50 cm Length extended (sliding top): 148 cm Good overall condition. Functional mechanisms. Clean felt. Original backgammon board. Minor defect: mark on the top shelf. Delivery only well packaged with Cocolis.