Black Walnut, Walnut Burl Chess Table And Chairs
Handmade in Seattle, Washington by Joel Shepard Furniture
The design for this game table incorporates playing fields for both chess and backgammon. The recessed backgammon field is found by flipping the chess board. Drawers on either side hold gaming pieces. The backgammon piese are weighted pucks of santos palisander veneered with maple burl stained to distinguish oposing players. The chess pieces are turned and hand-carved white oak finished in black and white lacquer.
Finish
- white
- stained
- black
Material
- maple
- walnut
- oak
Type
- wood
Meet the Maker
Joel Shepard
Joel Shepard Furniture
For more than forty years I have been designing and building one-of-a-kind pieces for designers, architects and my own clientele across the country. Whether creating heirloom pieces or designing creative solutions to everyday needs, I bring the full range of my experience to every project.
Customer Reviews
Mallory Simms
Feb 23, 2015Very easy to work with, responsive and attentive. Joel is a true professional and provided expert craftsmanship. We couldn't be happier with the final product!
Dennis Orvosh
Apr 13, 2015Joel had great ideas for the project and delivered a final product that surpassed expectations
