Parchment Games Table by Paolo Buffa

A mid century games table with reversible parchment and baize lined top with ribbed edges hiding a central maple lined storage well with four turreted corners over truncated conical legs in cherry wood with brass ends hiding ash trays.

This table is believed to have made in the early 1940's in Bovisio Mombello by Mose Turri, a furniture maker who worked extensively with Buffa to bring his pieces to life. The quality of the piece is evident given the interesting woods chosen to the weighty and solid cast ashtrays inset into the playing surface. Small and intricate details such as the brass stars add to the the luxurious and whimsical feel of the piece.

Italian, circa 1940 together with a certificate of authenticity