Collectible Game Table Appraisal

Italian Marquetry Inlay Pedestal Game Table

This is a fine-quality Italian-style pedestal game table, likely crafted in the mid-to-late 20th century, specifically the 1970s or 1980s. The tabletop features a sophisticated serpentine or 'scalloped' edge, finished with a dark contrasting lacquer. The primary focus is the intricate marquetry and parquetry work: a central chessboard composed of alternating light (likely bird's-eye maple or birch) and dark (likely walnut or mahogany) wood veneers. Surrounding the game board is an elegant floral and foliate scrollwork inlay (marquetry), showcasing different colored wood stains for the leaves and flower petals. The entire surface is coated in a high-gloss polyester or polyurethane lacquer, characteristic of Sorrento-style craftsmanship. The table is supported by a turned central pedestal post that flares into a tripod base of slender, curved cabriole-style legs with a mahogany-tone finish. While no maker's mark is visible from this angle, its design is highly indicative of Italian imports from manufacturers like Reuge or Sorrento workshops. The condition appears excellent with minimal surface scratches; the high-gloss finish remains vibrant without significant yellowing or cracking, suggesting it has been kept out of direct sunlight. The craftsmanship is evidenced by the precision of the veneer joints and the symmetry of the hand-inlaid scrollwork.