Luxury board Games
Not every game night needs a folding table and a box with a torn corner. A luxury board game is designed to stay out, to be seen as much as played, and to hold up to years of use without ever looking like something that belongs back in a closet. At L'Objet, our collection of luxury board games brings that same standard to backgammon, chess, and the classic games people actually return to, again and again, long after the trend of the season has passed. It's also one of the easiest ways to add something new to a home that already has plenty of decor but not much made to be touched daily.
Why serious collectors choose a luxury board game
A well-made board game changes the way people play. Pieces with real weight settle into the board rather than sliding around it. Leather and lacquered surfaces age instead of wearing thin. And a game left out on a table between rounds still looks intentional, not like clutter waiting to be put away. That's the difference a luxury board game makes, and it's why collectors will often own several versions of the same classic, choosing the one built to actually last.
Games in this collection are meant to be used, not displayed behind glass. A backgammon set that only comes out once a year isn't doing its job. The ones worth owning get pulled out on a Tuesday as easily as a holiday weekend, because using them is part of the appeal.
Backgammon sets, chess sets, and game tables
Some games lend themselves to beautiful objects more than others, and a few classics make up most of any serious collection.
Backgammon
Few games translate to fine materials as naturally as backgammon. A well-made backgammon set uses leather or lacquer for the case, with pieces heavy enough to move with intention rather than being flicked across the board. Look for backgammon boards with a hinge sturdy enough to survive being opened and closed hundreds of times, since that's usually the first thing to fail on a lower-quality set.
Chess
Chess sets ask for a different kind of craftsmanship. Weight and balance matter as much as material, since pieces get picked up and set down constantly over the course of a single game. The best chess sets feel considered in the hand, not just on the board, and they're built to be played with as often as they're admired.
Game tables
For anyone building a serious collection, a dedicated game table changes everything. Rather than clearing a dining table for each round, a proper board game table gives chess, backgammon, and cards a permanent home, and it turns a corner of a living room into a spot people gravitate toward on its own.
Custom and made-to-order pieces
Some collectors want something no one else has. A custom board game, whether it's a backgammon set finished in a specific leather or a chess set made to order in a particular wood, gives a collection a piece that can't be bought off a shelf. Made to order pieces take longer to arrive, but for a game that will likely outlast the person who bought it, the wait tends to be worth it.
Building a family game night collection
Not every piece needs to be a museum-worthy chess set. A rotation built for family game night should include something quick, like a well-made tic tac toe set or a deck of cards in a proper case, alongside the slower classics like backgammon and chess. The goal is a small collection that can adapt to however many people show up and however much time everyone actually has, so game night stays something people look forward to rather than something that requires planning. Even a single well-chosen board game table can hold that entire rotation, keeping everything within reach the moment someone suggests a round.
Gifting a luxury board game
A well-made game makes an easy gift, since it's something the recipient will actually use rather than set aside. For a housewarming or a new home, a backgammon set or a small collection of luxury backgammon sets in a leather case reads as considered without being overly formal. For anyone starting a collection from scratch, a single luxury backgammon set is often the right place to begin, since it's the classic most people already know how to play.
Among our top board games for gifting, chess sets tend to work for almost anyone, since the game itself needs no introduction. Custom board games take it a step further, letting you choose a finish or a monogram that makes the piece feel like it was made for the person receiving it, not just picked off a shelf.
Shop luxury board games
Explore L'Objet's collection of luxury board games, from backgammon and chess to the smaller classics that make up a proper game night, each one built from real materials and made to be played, not just kept on a shelf.
