Game On: The Most Stylish Game Tables
Once relegated to the basement or tucked away in rec rooms, game tables have undergone a stylish evolution. Today’s designs marry luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary, craftsmanship, and innovation—proving that playtime can be just as chic as it is entertaining. From sleek pool tables that double as dining surfaces to handcrafted chess tables that look like works of art, these statement-making pieces bring game night into the spotlight.
Game Tables by Vismara Design
Offering a full range of game tables, Italian maker Vismara Design combines Italian craftsmanship with modern design elements, resulting in luxury entertainment furniture that’s both functional and aesthetically striking. From table tennis (above) to dining surfaces, these pieces transform effortlessly from a matte-surfaced game table to a sleek dining model, and are complete with hidden paddle drawers and a removable net.
The air hockey table (feature photo) is crafted with luxurious materials, including leather upholstery and polished wood finishes, yet still manages to deliver the smooth, arcade-level gameplay with its integrated airflow system.
For a modern take on tradition, the automatic mahjong table (above) features seamless tile sorting and tech-friendly details like USB ports at each station.
Rounding out the collection, the shuffleboard table offers clean lines, suede sides, and a lacquered surface that merges performance with sculptural sophistication.
Available through Casa Bella Home and Living
Flamingo Game Table and 90° Minuto Foosball Table by Giorgetti
Giorgetti’s Flamingo game table (above) was created by Centro Ricerche Giorgetti, its in-house research and development team, known for its innovative approach to luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary furniture design. The table features a sculptural ash wood frame and comes upholstered in Pelle Plus leather. It’s further complemented by a smoked glass top with integrated drawers that contain trays for game accessories and refreshments. A reversible playing mat (leather on one side and wool satin on the other) makes the table even more versatile, so it is suitable for various games.
Designed by Adriano Design in collaboration with Centro Ricerche Giorgetti, the 90° Minuto foosball table (above) transforms a classic game into a luxurious experience. With its crystal sides, a saddle leather-clad frame, and hand-turned players crafted from pau ferro and ash wood, the foosball table is yet another example of Giorgetti’s dedication to blending functionality with sophisticated design.
Available through Furnitalia
Shagreen Chess Table by La Galuche
La Galuche is a boutique furniture maker in the Philippines known for its refined craftsmanship and sculptural sensibility. Drawing inspiration from natural textures and classical forms, the studio specializes in bespoke pieces that blend traditional woodworking techniques with contemporary elegance. Each item is carefully handcrafted, often incorporating rich materials like wood, shagreen, parchment, stone and marble, veneer, and shell, resulting in furniture that feels both timeless and quietly luxurious.
Available at La Galuche
Ilotto Billiards Table by Impatia
The Impatia Filotto billiards table redefines the traditional pool table with its transparent design that features a glass frame that creates the illusion of a floating playing surface. Available in various editions, including Classic, Gold, Wood, and Dark—the Filotto offers customization options such as chrome or gold-plated components and different wood finishes to suit diverse interior styles. This fusion of modern materials and Italian craftsmanship makes the Filotto not just a game table, but a luxurious centerpiece for any sophisticated home.
Available at Impatia
Poker Table by Zanotta
The Poker card table from Zanotta is a refined expression of Italian modernism and is a fine example of mid-century modern Italian furniture. Its folding design, crafted from solid wood and refined joinery, allows it to transition effortlessly from a compact piece to a fully functional gaming surface. Designed by Joe Colombo in 1968, the Poker table features a double-layered white plastic laminate top with a removable green playing surface trimmed in leather. Its stainless steel legs and integrated swing-out ashtrays exemplify Colombo’s innovative approach to functional design.
Available at Kuysen
Backgammon Table by Garrison Rousseau
A bespoke furniture atelier based in Cebu, Garrison Rousseau produces exquisite pieces that are celebrated for their refined craftsmanship and use of luxurious materials. Often incorporating exotic finishes like shagreen, parchment, and shells, his creations fuse classical elegance with contemporary design. All of the game tables are meticulously handcrafted, showcasing the brand’s commitment to quality and attention to detail, making it a distinguished name in the Philippine furniture industry.
Available at Garrison Rousseau
Basano da Gioco by Promemoria
The Bassano da Gioco is a sculptural game table by designer and Promemoria founder, Romeo Sozzi. Grounded by a solid bronze base and topped with richly grained sucupira wood, the table can be used for various games, including backgammon, chess, checkers, and dominoes. It includes handcrafted ebony and maple game pieces, while a removable leather-covered shelf that is integrated into the base provides convenient storage for game pieces.
Available at Living Innovations
Frequently Asked Questions
Vismara Design’s tables can transform effortlessly between functions, such as table tennis tables that convert to dining surfaces with hidden paddle drawers, air hockey tables with leather upholstery and integrated airflow systems, and an automatic mahjong table with seamless tile sorting and USB ports. Available through Casa Bella Home and Living.
The Flamingo game table features a sculptural ash wood frame upholstered in Pelle Plus leather, a smoked glass top with integrated drawers for game accessories, and a reversible playing mat (leather on one side, wool satin on the other), making it suitable for various games. Available through Furnitalia.
The Filotto redefines the traditional pool table with a transparent glass frame that creates the illusion of a floating playing surface, available in Classic, Gold, Wood, and Dark editions with customizable chrome or gold-plated components.
The Poker card table was designed by Joe Colombo in 1968, featuring a folding design with a double-layered white plastic laminate top, a removable green leather-trimmed playing surface, stainless steel legs, and integrated swing-out ashtrays — a notable example of mid-century modern Italian furniture. Available at Kuysen.
Two Philippine-based ateliers are highlighted: La Galuche, known for its Shagreen Chess Table incorporating materials like shagreen, parchment, and marble, and Garrison Rousseau, a Cebu-based atelier producing a Backgammon Table using exotic finishes like shagreen, parchment, and shells.