Shared moments are the foundation of the Game Room, the second chapter of the Library Collection. Envisioned as a dialogue between play and design, the Game Room is for those who gather and connect.
Empire Chess Set
The Empire Chess Set brings a contemporary perspective to one of history’s greatest games. Rich walnut, pebbled leather and brushed brass frame sculptural aluminum pieces, crowned by a queen inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. As compelling in play as it is at rest.
Pebble Playing Card Set
Wrapped in pebbled leather with a walnut rim and brushed brass pull, the Pebble Playing Card Set opens to reveal two decks in brown and stone. Each has gilded edges, court cards that nod to the Assouline family and a joker juggling books.
Pebble Backgammon SET
A true reflection of Assouline’s dedication to quality and culture, the Backgammon Set presents a graceful twist on an enduring classic.
Pebble Domino Set
With clean lines and tactile details, the Pebble Domino Set turns a centuries-old game into an object of design. The pebbled leather box, trimmed in walnut and topped with Assouline’s signature pebble handle, opens to oversized leather dominoes framed in walnut, with recessed pips.
Library Tic-Tac-Toe
The Library Tic-Tac-Toe turns a familiar favorite into a collectible object. Crafted from walnut with a pebbled leather playing surface, it comes with brushed brass and wood pieces, the Os shaped as miniature books. A quiet bit of wit for any coffee table.
MATERIALS & CRAFTSMANSHIP
The Materials Library
The Second Chapter of the Library Collection
Game Room brings a new dimension to Assouline’s Library Collection. As its second chapter, it reimagines classic games as objects of design for the contemporary library. Chess, backgammon, dominoes, playing cards and noughts and crosses have brought people together for generations. Each receives a distinctive Assouline touch, combining traditional games with contemporary craftsmanship and a love of culture.
Design Details Inspired by Assouline
Each game features details inspired by Assouline’s creative world. The pebble motif, a reference to the house’s name, appears throughout the collection, including in the signature handle of the Pebble Domino Set. The Empire Chess Set features a queen inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, while the Pebble Playing Card Set includes court cards referencing the Assouline family and a joker juggling books. Even the Library Tic-Tac-Toe adds a literary detail, with its noughts shaped like miniature books.
Handmade Games for Play and Display
Every piece is individually handmade by skilled artisans, using materials such as walnut, custom pebbled leather and brushed brass. Carefully considered details, including protective polysuede bases, make these games as practical as they are decorative.
Designed to be enjoyed for years, the Game Room collection brings craftsmanship and thoughtful design to every gathering. Explore the full collection of luxury board games, discover the art of gifting, or enjoy a quiet moment with solitaire online.