Armani Casa's Borgonuovo Games Table Blends Art Deco and Playful Design

The Borgonuovo games table from Armani Casa showcases a rotating top crafted from ebony wood, featuring a checkered pattern of ebony and maple, all elegantly wrapped in taupe leather. Named after the Milan street where Giorgio Armani resided, it boasts light brass edging with a satin finish and cup holder tabs embellished with the brand's circular monogram. Two side drawers conveniently store chess and checkers pieces, while each corner conceals a pull-out cup holder. The design pays homage to French designer Jean-Michel Frank, whom Armani respects for his innovative use of shapes and materials, as mentioned in a 2022 Wallpaper* interview with Paul Smith. Armani Casa has previously created game-themed pieces, including an ebonized oak card table and a graphic walnut side table. The Borgonuovo table can be complemented with the Sir backgammon set in blue leather or the Tale tarot cards featuring Armani designs. The article was written by Léa Teuscher, a Sub-Editor at Wallpaper*, who has contributed to Wallpaper* City Guides for Geneva, Strasbourg, and Basel.