Most games get put away. The House of Leon Backgammon Board was designed to stay out. Handcrafted from rich walnut, supple leather, and striking marbled resin, it is equal parts entertainment and sculpture. When you are playing, it is one of the most tactile, satisfying boards you will ever roll dice on. When you are not, it rests on your table like an object you chose for how it looks, because it is exactly that.
Made From Materials You Would Choose for Furniture
What sets the leon furniture backgammon set apart from a typical game board is the material honesty behind it. These are not novelty-store plastics. They are the same category of materials House of Leon uses across its furniture collections: natural wood, real leather, and hand-finished stone-like resin with genuine visual depth.
- Frame: Rich walnut, warm-toned and substantial
- Playing surface: Supple leather that softens the feel of every move
- Checkers: Striking marbled resin pieces, each with its own unique pattern, at 1.57 inches in diameter
- Craft: Handcrafted, so no two sets are visually identical
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Composition | Walnut, leather, and marbled resin |
| Open dimensions | 26" W x 19" L x 2.5" H |
| Closed dimensions | 13" W x 19" L x 2.5" H |
| Checker diameter | 1.57" |
| Price | $790 |
| Shipping | Ships worldwide |
The design folds neatly in half, closing from a 26 inch open board down to a compact 13 inch case that keeps the checkers and dice secure inside. Open, it is a generous playing surface. Closed, it is a tidy walnut object that tucks onto a shelf or stacks on a console without looking like a game at all.
Object First, Game Second
The whole idea behind the House of Leon Backgammon Board is that it does double duty. It elevates the room and invites you to use it. The graphic pattern of the board adds instant rhythm to a neutral space, and the marbled checkers introduce subtle contrast and texture that layer beautifully with the calm palettes houseofleon.com is known for.
Owners consistently describe it the same way: a piece they proudly display like a centerpiece, that also happens to raise the quality of game night. It reads as decor, not clutter. That is a hard line to walk, and it is exactly the kind of double-duty design House of Leon builds toward.
How to Style It
Because it is built to stay out, the leon furniture backgammon set is easy to work into a living room as a permanent styling element rather than a hidden game.
- On the coffee table: Park the set on a House of Leon coffee table and flank it with a low vase or a small tray. The board's pattern adds rhythm to the surface
- For hosting: Pull up a pair of House of Leon chairs and let guests dive straight into a game
- As a shelf object: Closed, it sits like a walnut book or box, adding warmth to a console or bookshelf
- Layering: Its subtle contrast and texture pair naturally with neutral, understated interiors
The Small Piece That Makes a Room Feel Lived-In
Not every meaningful design decision is a sofa or a dining table. Sometimes it is the small object that signals a room is actually lived in, curated and used rather than staged. The House of Leon Backgammon Board is that kind of piece. It is an invitation to slow down, to sit across from someone, and to enjoy the simple pleasure of a well-made object in your hands. A design move, and a genuinely good game, all at once.