An 18th Century Directoire Period Walnut Games or Tric Trac Table

A late 18th century walnut games table, the top with leather writing surface and having a baize underside for cards, revealing an inlaid ebonised well for backgammon, the sided fitted with two short drawers, the whole raised on turned tapering legs.

Games tables have been popular for centuries, delighting many a household with past times such as backgammon, poker and the like. When not in use for social gatherings, the table’s top can be turned for use as a writing surface.