Pair Italian Early 20th C. Pietra Dura Chess Tables with Mahogany and Gilt Bases

A stunning pair of Italian game or center tables , each featuring a magnificent pietra dura (hardstone) marble top depicting an intricate chessboard design surrounded by geometric borders in richly colored marbles— including verde antico, sienna, rosso Verona, and nero Portoro . The precision of the inlay work exemplifies the traditional Florentine mastery of stone marquetry. The tables rest on finely crafted mahogany bases , designed in the Neoclassical Empire Revival style , characterized by their tripod supports with gilt acanthus scrolls and bold sculptural curves. Each base terminates in paw-form feet , a motif derived from ancient Roman and Napoleonic influences that reemerged in early 19th-century French and Italian design. The combination of warm mahogany and bright giltwood accents creates a luxurious contrast that highlights both structure and ornament. Dimensions: Diameter 34 in. × Height 30 in.