1880s Backgammon & Chess Compendium

1880s Backgammon & Chess CompendiumThe best part of games compendiums is that they can entertain you all day and even into the night. This one, sourced from the 1950s, has something to keep all generations amused. It opens to reveal the required pieces to play chess, backgammon, cribbage or draughts. Which one will you choose? Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive characteristics that add to its charm and celebrate its unique

Crafted with precision

so uses this plump cashmere pillow to celebrate them – along with its fine craftsmanship and meticulous handiwork

Designed by founder Melissa Morris honouring the traditional craftsmanship of Italian makers

Carlo Moretti reworks the original 80s globe vase using Murano mouthblowing techniques and fine lead-free crystal

this 1960s wine cooler is an extremely rare and distinctive find

When not in use

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Mother-and-daughter-owned fashion brand Missoni made a canny crossover in 1983 – the perennially chic graphic knitwear lends itself perfectly to striking textiles for the home

vegetable tanned leather pen pot

Reproduced from the archive over 40 years ago

features a unique and eye-catching form that has been honed over generations by the skilled silversmiths at the 150-year-old Vienna workshop

it also doubles up as an artistic centerpiece for the home