Surface Tension Arcade Tables

Surface Tension Arcade Tables

Given that we’ve finally arrived in the future, it’s still a little disappointing that the whole “flying cars” thing hasn’t happened. Offered up as a substitute, though, is something your eight-year-old self could only have dreamed of: arcade games, not only in your house, but in your freaking coffee table.

We’re talking the classics here, the good old 80’s games that consumed your quarters and your youth in equal measures. Discreetly hidden away inside a mysterious dark glass table top and adorned with one of three finishes. They come with everything you need, like joysticks and speakers, and they use the MAME emulation system so you can grab a ROM of whatever game you want and go to town.

When non-nerd friends come over, they won’t even know it’s there. It’s just a stylish coffee table. But when your nerd friends come over, it’s go time baby.

World's Largest Scrabble Game

World’s Largest Scrabble Game

How do you justify having a game of Scrabble in the man cave? Blow it the F*** up!

The World’s Largest Scrabble Game spans more than 49 square feet and is nearly 5x the size of the original. It mounts on a wall and was handmade by John Kahn, renowned mixed media artist. We could bore you with what it’s made out of, but really all you need to know is that it’s quality construction and will last for generations.

Aside from being massive, handmade and ridiculously expensive, there are also only nine of these boards in existence. Naturally, we want it.

Steampunk Playing Cards

Steampunk Playing Cards

The Steampunk Playing Cards are a collaboration between the United States Playing Card Company and Theory11, designed by Alex Beltechi.

Features that make up this beautiful deck include bronze paper made from scratch, a vented box, and boldly stamped, debossed elements. The playing cards themselves are constructed of 12 million 3D polygons. Now that’s detail.

Pull out these babies on poker night for a bit of entertainment.

Bronze Bones | Domino Set

Bronze Bones | Domino Set

What, you thought high-end products stopped with cars, yachts and watches?

The Bronze Bones domino set, a collaboration between The Principals and The World’s Best Ever, treats dominoes as artistic objects rather than just another table game. The pieces are hand-machined from blackened bronze, and the weight, shape and numbering have all been refined into a unique geometric design.

The set comes packaged in a leather bound hollowed-out book, complete with score pad, pencil and sharpener.

Monte Carlo Poker Set

Monte Carlo Poker Set

Nope, this poker set isn’t made out of platinum and the chips aren’t engraved with diamonds.

The Monte Carlo Poker set is simply encased in a classic, antiqued wooden box crafted “with old-world skill… designed to weather years of play.” Inside you’ll find 200 color chips (50 each of red, blue, white and grey), 2 standard decks of Bicycle playing cards, and one dealer chip.

Fancy? Not so much. Classy? We think so.

Monarch Playing Cards

Monarch Playing Cards

What does a deck of cards look like after a year of planning, design, and production? Take a look at the Monarch Playing Cards by Theory11.

Imported, heavyweight paper used for a soft and sturdy composition, gold metallic foil surrounding the box, embossed titling, and design elements that represent “regality and triumph”… all of which make this one of the finest deck of cards you’ll ever play with.

It’s no secret, we’re fans of Theory11, but this could be one of their best decks yet… just in time for the holidays. Stocking stuffer? You bet.

CueLight | Interactive Pool Table

CueLight | Interactive Pool Table

Some things are cool because they do something unique and different with traditional functionality. Some things are cool because they don’t really do anything different, but they add something special that really kicks ass.

CueLight and their Interactive Pool Table is an example of the latter. With a variety of effects in glorious high def video imagery, the CueLight presents an amazing visual experience with each break.

From abstract effects to concrete imagery, the Interactive Pool Table, which is featured in famous locations, such as Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise Tower Penthouse, and the Esquire SoHo Apartment, will have you shooting billiards in style. Gives the Nottage Design G1 Pool Table a real run for its money.

Tom Burr Table-Tennis Table

Tom Burr Table-Tennis Table

We’ve featured quite a few sweet ping pong tables here on inStash, including the Puma Chalk Ping Pong Table and the James Perse Limited Edition Ping Pong Table. Here’s another one to add to your wish list.. a table made from black rubber and created by the well-known artist, Tom Burr.

Only 10 will be created, and for each table sold, Neiman Marcus will donate $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

But the real question here is, is a ping pong table worth $45,000? Maybe you have more money than you know what to do with. Maybe you’re adding to your museum collection. Or maybe you just really, really love ping pong. Who are we to judge.

Bentley Veneered Chess Set

Bentley Veneered Chess Set

Forget all those quickly-outdated, dust-collecting game consoles like the PS3 or XBOX 360: The Bentley Veneered Chess Set is about as classy, timeless a game piece (would make a great convo piece, too!) one could ever imagine.

Crafted only of the same top-shelf woods and alloys that you’d encounter inside (and out of) a Bentley automobile—Bird’s Eye maple, madrona, cherry, and titanium to name a few—the Bentley Veneered Chess Set is probably the chicest and most luxurious-feeling chess board (or game piece, period) ever realized. And underneath those chess pieces? Stitched-leather with Bentley insignia embroidered-on.

Currently available in limited quantities (no kidding!) from the Bentley Bespoke Auction, proceeds to go the Prince’s Trust fund, which, since 1976, has helped out millions of disenfranchised children from all over.

Bicycle Guardians V2 | By Theory11

Bicycle Guardians V2 | By Theory11

Theory11 is back with yet another exclusive deck of playing cards, and they don’t disappoint.

The Guardians v2 is based off of Bicycle’s classic Rider Back design, taking elements of ancient scriptural art and rejuvenating them ”in a more refined, intricate, industrial, modern aesthetic.” The new edition features embossed, metallic accents and the cards are printed on Bicycle’s signature Air Cushion Finish.

Of course we could go on about the attention to detail used on the protective angels, or the sleek color selection… but basically what it comes down to is that this deck looks amazing.

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