The games are chosen. Now, whose move is it? In 1999, William Asprey founded William & Son in Mayfair, known for its esteemed games produced by British craftspeople. This two-sided game is handcrafted from calf leather with snakes and ladders on one side and an inlaid Ludo board on the reverse. A childhood classic, elevated through craftsmanship. Handcrafted from richly figured walnut, Linley’s Lux Noughts and Crosses pairs clean geometry with the precision of British cabinetmaking, turning a familiar game into a design object worthy of the coffee table. Equally inviting between moves and at rest, it’s made to be played for generations. There’s nothing ordinary about a Geoffrey Parker game, as this Scrabble board can attest. Every detail has been considered, from the hand-inlaid playing squares to the slightly raised metal grid that ensures each playing piece stays put. All these features are contained within a Dauphin leather case, making it the perfect gift for a seasoned wordsmith. Genoa-based Giobagnara is renowned for creating the finest pieces for the home – each sure to elevate your living space. The Mocambo Wari mancala set is one for your next games night, handcrafted in Italy using materials of the highest quality. While wood forms the structure, the smaller details are brought to life through travertine. Since 1978, Hector Saxe has been reinventing traditional games. With this compendium, we see multiple classics receive the signature treatment. You can play backgammon, chess or checkers on the reversible tray, challenge a friend to solitaire or rummy with the two decks of cards, or get the whole family together for a game of dominoes. All these possibilities are contained within a buffalo leather box that’s handcrafted in France. A collaboration between Giobagnara and Poltrona Frau marks a noteworthy chapter in home design. The pieces are handcrafted in Italy from Pelle Frau – Poltrona Frau’s trademarked leather that’s breathable and resistant to water, rubbing and stains. Minimalist design principles are at each creation’s core, as well as a series of fine finishes reflective of the detail-driven philosophy at the collaboration’s heart.