Marquetry and parquetry are both terms associated with wood-crafted backgammon sets. You will see both terms used on this website to describe the way wooden…
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Portobello Road in Notting Hill is the home of London’s world-famous antique market. A few weeks ago we were walking along the road, browsing the…
2 CommentsHere is an interesting read for those wanting an introduction to the game, Backgammon for Dummies. It is an easy to read book that covers…
1 CommentThese rugged backgammon checkers are made from durable hardwood and are available from GammonVillage. The front of these checkers features an attractive grooved finger-dish design…
2 CommentsI have owned this particular Jaques of London Backgammon travel set for several years. Whenever I am away from home this travel set comes with…
2 CommentsThe Aspinal of London 22-inch wooden backgammon set is a stunning piece. They produce also produce a range of leather backgammon sets, but this one…
2 CommentsA few weeks ago, I was sitting, enjoying a coffee, in the walled garden of a local café. Across the courtyard, I could see a…
2 CommentsThis Uber Games Walnut Burl Backgammon set is seriously good looking. It is encased in a smooth walnut burl veneer with a beautiful natural pattern…
2 CommentsThis is our first recommendation for a Manopoulos luxury backgammon set and we doubt it will be the last. If you want to save yourself…
3 CommentsThe Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar, or Kapali Carsi, in Istanbul (formerly Constantinople), is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world,…
3 CommentsWe were impressed (mostly) from the moment we saw this Dal Negro London wooden backgammon set. It has a solid walnut cabinet/frame with maple (light)…
1 CommentThis post is about how to care for your Deluxe Backgammon set in order to retain its luxury character and playing appeal. Care and cleaning…
2 CommentsAt Deluxe Backgammon we prefer boards made of natural materials, such as wood and leather because they are wonderfully tactile and aesthetically pleasing. Words like…
1 CommentIn this post, we take a look at the Philos 1157 Iraklia Backgammon set. I don’t own this particular board, but I have seen one…
2 CommentsThe Jaques of London 15-inch Mahogany Backgammon set is my current favourite and surprisingly the least expensive of my wooden sets. The first thing you…
2 CommentsArtisani Libra is an interior design company and only has a single luxury backgammon set in its collection. It is a decorative piece, but not…
2 CommentsOne of my favourite sets (a Jaques of London, mahogany board) came with two oval-shaped leatherette dice cups, which let down an otherwise quality set.…
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