Geometrix Marquetry Tournament Backgammon Set

$14,705

Alexandra Llewellyn’s Geometrix backgammon set takes inspiration from the important role geometry plays in its namesake game. The original artwork sees a tessellation of shapes and symbols come together, creating a denim-hued, ocean-like scene that’s reminiscent of Gio Ponti’s Majolica tiles. It’s been passed through the hands of nine different workshops in the UK and features an endless list of thoughtful features, such as the calf leather shakers, the semi-precious playing pieces in calming turquoise and tiger’s eye, and the three varieties of sustainable wood – tulipwood, bird’s eye maple and walnut – that have been hand-picked by Alexandra and inlaid by a marquetry artist. Don’t miss the weighted doubling cube, a detail that ensures cheating is a no-go.

Material: satin walnut and semi-precious turquoise and tiger’s eye
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Dimensions: 38.5cm (w) x 60cm (l) x 10cm (h) / 15.0" (h) x 23.4" (w) x 3.9" (l)
Dimensions (open): 77cm (w) x 60cm (l) x 5cm (h) / 30.1" (h) x 23.4" (w) x 2.0" (l)
Weight: 13kg / 28.7 lbs
Colour: multiple

It was a childhood game of backgammon with a Cairene local that ignited Alexandra Llewelyn’s passion for the game, as she was captivated by its ability to traverse language barriers. Naturally, this led her to create her own, sharing them with the world as of 2010. The theme may vary by design – encompassing everything from geometry to blooming tulips – but one thing will forever remain the same: the fine craft behind them. Prepare for every roll of the dice to acquaint you with a new wonder, like hand-worked inlays, archival inks and fine marquetry.

Product number: 2205507003

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Meet the Maker:

Alexandra Llewellyn

Alexandra Llewellyn’s passion for play, discovered learning backgammon as a child in Cairo, burns bright in her whimsical marquetry. Each of her bespoke game sets are functional art works, crafted and hand-painted by Llewellyn, a trained fine artist, in collaboration with 25 workshops across the UK.